We are heartbroken to announce that Luigina Carmelina Persi passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 72 years.

Luigina is lovingly remembered by her son, Lino and daughter-in-law, Stephanie Persi; daughter, Sandina Persi-Roppo; grandchildren, Anthony Persi, Domenic Persi, Nicholas Persi, Gianna Roppo and Luca Roppo; sisters, Adelina (Antonio) Sanmartin; brothers, Antonio of Italy, Pietro (Anjelica), Attanasio (Daniela) and Peppino (Maren); and sister-in-law, Emma Ferraro.

She was predeceased by her parents, Emilia Maria Castagnaro and Francesco Ferraro; and siblings, Rosetta Ferraro, Michele Ferraro and Domenica Dal Pezzo.

Luigina was one of the most special and kind people one could meet, know, and love.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of The Roozen Family Hospice Centre for their kindness, compassion and care.

A Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 - 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 – 113 Street, Edmonton with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton.

In lieu of flowers or other tributes, donations may be made to The Roozen Family Hospice Centre, online at https://pilgrimshospice.com/get-involved/make-a-donation/, at Pilgrims Hospice Society, 9801 - 148 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 3E8 or via phone (780) 413-9801.

The Roozen Family Hospice Centre