Assunta Salituro
On March 15, 2010 with her family by her side, Assunta salituro of age 87 was called by the Lord Jesus to be with him in Heaven. Today she is joined again with her husband Luigi Salituro who passed away on March 6, 2004.
On the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, 1923 Assunta was born to parents Giovanni and Carmela Russo in Rende, Cosenza, Italy.
She is survived by her daughter Josephine (Mario) Bruno, her son David (Maria) Salituro, her five grandchildren, Robert (Susan) Bruno, Dario (Manuella) Bruno, Loui (Maria) Salituro, Anthony Salituro, Ashley Salituro, her four great grandchildren, Mario, Joseph, Genna Bruno and Matteo Salituro, and her sister, Maria Cundari.
She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers, Saletta Beltrano, Luigi Russo, Adelina DeVita, Lauretta DeVita, Ernesto Russo, and Enrichetta Cundari.
Assunta, Luigi, and their two children immigrated to Canada in 1954. Her language barrier never stopped her from anything. She became part of the work force right away working in a bakery, sewing, and finding odd jobs to make a better life for her children.
Her children and grandchildren brought joy to her life each and every day. She loved spending time in the kitchen, baking and cooking special meals for her family.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish for 56 years. She demonstrated her faith and devotion to God by praying the Rosary Daily. She offered many prayers and intercessions to the saints as she believed so strongly in their miracles.
Prayers will be recited on Thursday March 18, 2010 at 7:00pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of a Christian Burial Friday March 19, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
Entombment will follow at Evergreen Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Assunta Salituro to KAMLOOPS HOSPICE. 72 Whiteshield Cres South V2E 2S9 (250)-372-1336
Our deepest condolences to you and your family David. We will keep you in our prayers.
Renee Garand
Maria & David, please accept my sincere condolence. Thank for being a wonderful example of total committment ……Prayers for you and your family…..
Matha Bishop
Josephine, Mario, David, Maria, & Family our thoughts & prayers are with all of you, Zia Assunta was very special to me, I still remember the visits to her house with Mom & Dad, I always loved going to visit her, Then visiting With mom & Emma-lea, sitting ouside the tree in the front yard , I really remember the beautiful white carnations, she always would pick some for me. Zia & Mom were very close, they always would talk about how hard they worked in Italy, Even though I hadn’t seen her in awhile, she was always in my thoughts & in my prayers, Zia Assunta, I love you, & I will miss you so much, Zia, your with Zio, & all our Family who has passed on. love you lots xoxox Sylvia Russo
David, Maria and family: please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences, our prayers are with you all!
Tony, Gail and family.
Dear Josephine,Mario and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing Josephine. You are in our thoughts and our hearts and we wish you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Lisa & Tyrrell Lewis
Josephine,Mario,David,Maria and family
With heartfelt sympathy.
I’m so sorry to hear of Assunta’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.