Obituary of Elfida Carpino

October 28, 1930 – Aprigliano, Italy

November 4, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Elfida Carpino (nee Minardi), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 94 years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Elfida was born on October 28, 1930, in the small town of Aprigliano, Cosenza, Italy. She later immigrated to Canada in 1956 and settled in Natal, BC, and then moved to Calgary, where she spent the rest of her life.

She is predeceased by her sister, Maria, husband, Emilio Carpino, her parents, Ortenzio and Fiorina Minardi, her brother, Peter Minardi and her daughter, Fernanda LoGullo (Ernesto), Calgary. She is survived by her sister Rosa and brother Frank.

Elfida had four remaining children; Tony (June), of Sparwood, BC; Enzo (Ella), of Calgary, AB; Robert (Bernadette), of Parksville, BC; and Rosemarie (Robert), of Calgary, AB. She had ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was a dedicated mother and grandmother to her large Italian family and extended family. Elfida enjoyed cooking, often creating delicious meals for her family to enjoy. She loved gardening and had a passion for travelling and going on bus tours.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Corner of 4th Street & Northmount Drive N.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery (3219 4 St NW, Calgary, AB). Reception to follow at McInnis & Holloway (Heritage, 1708 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L7) at 1:00 p.m. 

Elfida’s family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Denga and the staff at Bethany Calgary, as well as Unit 64 at Foothills Hospital.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Elfida’s service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with her family here.

In living memory of Elfida Carpino, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.

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