PUGLIESE, Edna May - Passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2012.

Edna was born January 25th, 1923 in Michel B.C, the daughter of Michael and Edna Moshuk. She was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph, two brothers Alex and Wilfred and numerous close family members. Edna is Survived by her son Michael, granddaughter Francesca, son-in-law Carlos, 2 great granddaughters; Angelina and Sophia and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edna was deeply involved with the Senior Citizens Association holding various Executive Positions and travelling to many senior conferences across B.C. Edna was also an active member of The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club, where she made many long and lasting friendships. She worked tirelessly for the club donating her time as Mrs. Claus and crocheting her infamous dolls for raffles, raising money for the Children’s Variety Club as well as the Italian School and various other charities. In her later years Edna spent her time crocheting baby blankets for the newborn babies in our family, each newborn was given a blanket to keep them warm. She continued this until the time of her death.

Edna was a loving and caring person with an infectious personality and smile. She gave love and the love was always returned. Edna was always ready to joke or have a laugh, she was known to keep good jokes in her purse at all times. Edna will be sadly missed by her family and many friends, but will always be fondly remembered as she created a lot of great memories.

Prayers will be held at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC, with interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation – Children’s Care Fund, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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