Mrs. Assunta (Mafalda) Pucci passed away at the QEII Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2016, surrounded by her family, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with Cancer.
She was born on January 4, 1937, in Savuto Di Cleto, Italy and moved to Grande Prairie on February 16, 1967 where she lived and worked. An exceptional, wife, mother and homemaker, Assunta was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was a caring woman and was loved by all who came to know her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Francesco Pucci; her children: Angelo (Angie) Pucci, Francesca (Pasquale) Caputo, Giovannina (Jake) Schmidt, Gennaro (Maria) Pucci and Eva Couture; sister Nella Magnone; grandchildren: Joe (Denise), Danny, Christina (Mike), Gino, Jessica (Ron), Jennifer, Melissa, Lisa, Erika, Michael, Nicholas and Kristofer; great-grandchildren: Logan, Jasmine, Jaden, Jayla and Max.
Assunta was predeceased by her parents Giovanna and Carmine, in-laws Angelo and Francesca; brothers and sisters in-law: Antonio, Gennaro, Salvatore, Barbara and Antonetta; son in-law Ron Couture; granddaughter Sabrina Pucci.and great-grandson Ronnie Flemons.
Prayers will be held Friday, June 24, 2016 at 7:30pm at Oliver`s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 10:30am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church (10404 102 St).
Family will greet family and friends immediately following the burial at St Joseph`s Tranquille Hall for a light lunch.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grande Prairie Cancer Centre (c/o Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation) (10409-98 St., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 2E8) (http://supportyourhospital.ca ) in appreciation for all their care and support.
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