Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.
Paladino, Maria
MARIA GRAZIA PALADINO, beloved wife of Tony Paladino, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 88 years.
MARIA GRAZIA PALADINO, beloved wife of Tony Paladino, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 88 years.
She is the loving mother of Nicholas "Nick" (Lynette) Paladino of Lethbridge and Luciana "Lucy" (Brent) Johnson of Lethbridge, as well as grandchild Tate Anthony (Kimberly) Paladino of Coaldale; and great-grandchildren Kade Russell Paladino and Reeve Rodney Paladino. She is also survived by her sister Tina Bicego of Vancouver and numerous nieces and nephews.
Maria was predeceased by her parents Antonio and Maria Ciaburri, brothers Franco and Giuseppe Ciaburri, sister Lucia Bicego and niece Maria D'Agnone.
Maria kept her promise to Tony and immigrated to Canada from Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, in June of 1953. They were married one month later and settled in Coaldale, AB. With a growing family, they relocated to Lethbridge in 1961, where they were welcomed by neighbors and new friends alike.
In those early years, while raising two children, Maria worked as a seamstress in local drapery shops. She deeply loved her family and she enjoyed cooking and was an expert at both. She will always be remembered by her generosity, even in the last few months.
Maria was an active member of Our Lady of the Assumption parish, as well as the Romulus and Remus Italian Canadian Club.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Bill Young officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
Thank you to all the health care staff at St. Michael's Health Centre for the wonderful and thoughtful care. In memory of Maria, donations may be made to St. Michael's Foundation, 1400 - 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.
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Nicky and Lucy we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Zia Maria. Zio Tony, Lucy, BJ, Nick, Lynette, Tate and Kim. Linda and I are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Zia Maria. Zia Maria was a kindhearted person and will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. We send our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers in what is undeniably a most difficult time for the family.
Nick, we are saddened to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tate, Kim, Kade and Reeve: Thinking of you with love today, tomorrow and always. Remember the happy times spent with Grandma over the years. She will always have a special place in your heart. Hugs John and Lenore
Dear: Tony, Nick, Lynette, Tate, Lucy and BJ, How sad I was to hear about the passing of Maria. What a beautiful person she was; Kind and strong to everyone she met, and the best pasta sauce maker in the world! May she Rest In Peace and may your hearts soon mend.
Tony, Nick (Lynette), Lucy and Brent. Condolences from the Viani family. Mary will be dearly missed for her good, kind, caring and generous heart. We thank Tony and Mary for being true cherished friends of our parents Mike and Michelina Viani. Love to all of you.
Lucy, Nick, Nono, Brent, Lynette, Tate and Kim; please accept my very deepest and most sincere condolences on Maria's passing. I will always have such wonderful memories of Nonna, such a kind, generous and vibrant spirit. Her warm welcoming always made us feel like part of her family, even if we only saw her once a year. And her cooking! Like no other! What a great lady, I feel so fortunate to have known her. ? May she Rest In Peace while continuing to watch over her loved ones.
We are so sorry for your loss. Nonna was a wonderful lady and so kind and loving to everyone. She will be very missed. ?
Our sincere condolences to your families. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have shared.
Lucy and BJ, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and love are with you and your families. A big hug for your dad Lucy!
Our family will not be the same without Zia Maria. I hope we can find comfort together during this difficult time. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
Lucy, Brent and family we are so saddened to hear about your moms passing she will always be on your hearts. and her memory will live on forever. God Bless? Hugs Rick and Deb