ROSA PANFILI

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ROSA PANFILI Peacefully, Rosa passed away on October 14, 2007 at the Victoria General Hospital, after a courageous battle with colon cancer at age 82 years. She was predeceased by both her parents Domenico and Francesca DiMascolo (nee Mancini) and her son Frank Panfili and husband Sergio Panfili. Survived by her daughter Fiorella LaVergne (Julian) and grandson Robert McCaffrey, and daughter Tiziana Alexander (James) and grandchildren: James Alexander Jr., Christina Alexander and Stefania Alexander. She is also survived by brothers Aldo and Salvatore DiMascolo and sisters Delfina, Maria Pia (Claudio) and Mafalda (Umberto) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rosa was born in Latina, Italy and married Sergio in 1954. Rosa and Sergio and family immigrated to Canada in 1965. She worked for several years until she retired from the Health Sciences Centre housekeeping dept. in 1988. Her retirement allowed her to enjoy spending more time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Throughout the years mom made several trips to Italy to visit family, but was always glad to come back home to her daughters and grandchildren. Mom was a loving, gentle and very generous woman, always available to help anyone who needed it. She also supported two children through world vision. She saw them as part of her family. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Victoria General Hospital, 4th floor North for their patience and dedication during mom's stay. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Cancer Care Manitoba. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. from Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. with Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano presiding. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave., Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano Celebrant. Entombment to follow in Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum (Waverley Memorial Gardens), 1501 Waverley St. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please go to www.mosaicfunerals.ca. For those family and friends unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be accessible via the internet after Wednesday. Call for more information. MOSAIC FUNERAL CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 16, 2007