Obituary of De Capite

Immacolata De Capite, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2006, at the age of 102 years. Immacolata was born on February 18, 1904, in Rivisondoli, L’Aquila, Italy and immigrated to Calgary in 1971 to be with her family after the death of her loving husband Giustino in 1970. During her lifetime, she survived two World Wars. Immacolata’s faith in God, courage and determination helped her cope when, with her five children and elderly parents, she had to flee her home which was under German occupation. She will always be remembered by her fervent devotion to God and the Madonna della Portella, her wonderful stories and her incredibly beautiful crotched table cloths and bedspreads which she lovingly made for her family. “TI VOGLIAMO SEMPRE BENE” Immacolata is survived by her children, Achille (Anna), Augusto (Eleonor), Elena, Olga (Simeone) and Mario (Gianna); nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren as well as numerous relatives in Italy and in the United States. She was predeceased by her daughter Maria; her sister Nicolina and her brothers Antonino, Galliano and Eugenio. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Tuesday June 20, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (640 – 19th Avenue N.W.) on Wednesday June 21, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow in the St. Joseph’s section at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, #300, 1021 – 10th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 0B7 Telephone: (403) 209-6134. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the aides and nurses who were so wonderful to her. In living memory of Immacolata DeCapite, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park Memorial Forest by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: (403) 276-2296.