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GILDA MARIE PORCO (CANTAFIO)
Date of Passing: Aug 02, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGILDA MARIE PORCO (CANTAFIO) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, Nonna and aunt on Monday, September 2, 2013. She was 82 years of age. Gilda was born July 24, 1931 in Transcona and had resided there all her life. Her work began at Canada West Shoe Factory then with Rogan and Lawrence Furriers. She later worked at the Hudson Bay Co. downtown until her retirement in 1991. Gilda married Gabriele Porco, the love of her life, on September 12, 1953. Gilda's life revolved around her family and the many friends she made along the way. Gilda's rich Italian heritage was evident in her traditions and baking and cooking she did over the years. Gilda loved to bake and was a kind, loving, nurturing and giving person always with a smile on her face. Always thought of others first. Whenever she went to visit a friend she never went empty handed. She always brought some of her homemade goods or a loaf of her homemade bread. Gilda also loved knitting and crocheting. She would bring these items, along with her baking, to the Transcona Senior Centre where she and Gabriele attended every week. Gilda loved to play bingo at the senior centre too. Gilda self-taught to read and write Italian. With this she helped many Italians who immigrated to Canada and came to live in Transcona have an easy transition. Gilda was loved and respected for her kind and giving nature by everyone who knew her and was a true friend to all. Predeceased by her parents Antonia and Francesco Cantafio; sister Mattea Altomare; brothers-in-law Carmine Altomare, Tony and Frank Porco, and sister-in-law Rosina (Giovanni) Altomare of Italy. Gilda leaves to mourn her beloved husband Gabriele Porco, of 60 years; daughters Roseanna (Harry) Bakema, Gina (Renato) Calesso; grandson Christopher Calesso; sister Giovanna Eliass; brother Tommaso (Ann) Cantafio; sisters-in-law Nancy and Angela Porco and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins in Winnipeg, Vancouver, the US and Italy. We would like to thank the ICU staff at Concordia Hospital for their care, kind and compassionate support. Also a special thank you to our family and friends for their love and support. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 710 Roanoke St. (Transcona) In memory of Gilda's kind and giving nature do something kind and good for someone else. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish to honour Gilda's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Kidney or Diabetes. Funeral Arrangements In Care Of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium. 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525
Publish Date: Sep 5, 2013
GILDA MARIE PORCO (nee CANTAFIO) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilda Porco on September 2, 2013 at the age of 82. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 710 Roanoke St., Transcona. Longer obituary to follow in Thursday's edition. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525
Publish Date: Sep 4, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2013
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Our deepest sympathy for your loss. When we moved to Transcona Gilda was a tremendous help to my family. My mother and Gilda were very good friends. My prayers are with you and your family. Gilda was one of a kind. God Bless you and your family. - Posted by: Giuliana Mazzei and Family (friend) on: Sep 08, 2013
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Rosanna and Harry....So sorry for the loss of your mother. I always remember visiting you and strings of homemade noodles all over the tables or baking and your mom cooking up something delicious. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Brenda Homenko (Friend of the family) on: Sep 07, 2013
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My thoughts are with Gabriele, Rossana ,Gina and family at the sudden passing of Gilda. I shall miss her company each week at the Seniors Drop in lunch. We had some fun times together. Such a giving person. A special lady indeed. - Posted by: Marie MacDonald (Friend) on: Sep 07, 2013
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Rosanna and Harry....So very sad for the loss of your mother. It makes no difference the age of a loved one...it still hurts when they are gone. Keep your memories and photos close by and always share stories with friends and family. Your mother's spirit will always be with you. - Posted by: Aprille Dalman & Grant Crouch (Friends) on: Sep 07, 2013
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Dear Gab and the entire Porco Family (both immediate and extended), please accept our most sincerest condolences and sympathy on the recent passing of your Dearest Beloved Wife and Best Friend, Gilda. Gilda was a very special person. She was extremely caring and kind hearted. i appreciated the number of visits she made to my mother and father's, especially during their years of ill health .Gilda showed a lot of compassion and understanding. for this she will be in my fondest memories. In Thought and Prayers, frankie de marchi on behalf of the demarchi family - Posted by: frankie de marchi () on: Sep 07, 2013
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I am very sorry for your loss. I know Mrs. Porco will truly be missed by all. I am thinking of you... I will always remember when i was fairly young being at a celebration at the Porco family household and having a huge dinner with the most amazing spaghetti & meatballs. - Posted by: Cherie Sochin (Extended Family) on: Sep 05, 2013
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I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Jo-Ann Klyne (friend of Gina's) on: Sep 05, 2013
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I have know Mrs Porco since childhood. Always a pleasant smile and a lovely greeting whenever I met her. - Posted by: susan wells (aquaintance) on: Sep 05, 2013