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1966
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2013
Bernadette Fudge Obituary
3/19/1966 - 7/20/2013
Our Live Oak Waldorf family has just lost a very special member. Bernadette Pambianco Fudge, mother of Kalina and Louis Fudge, has passed by her own hand after a long battle with bipolar disorder. We are all saddened by this tragic loss of an amazing woman who offered so much love and service to our beloved community.
Bernadette is survived by her two children: Kalina and Louis; her father and step-mother, Louis and Paula Pambianco; her mother, Elaine Anderson; brother, Joe Pambianco; step-sisters, Bonnie Thomas and Stephanie Hardy; and step-brother, Stephen Pacetti; and niece, Victoria Thomas; and nephew, Kyle Thomas.
We will remember Bernadette as a shining light, full of love, playful enthusiasm and for celebrating family, friends and life. She was a healer who brought remarkable benefits to her massage clients. In that vane, we invite you to join Bernadette's family and friends as we honor her: "A Celebration of Bernadette's Life" at the Live Oak Waldorf School, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 3 p.m. in the Amphitheater, 400 Crother Road, Meadow Vista, Calif.
Rather than flowers, the family is asking that any offerings you feel moved to give be in the form of donations to a fund that has been established to help Kalina and Louis with their future educational needs. Instructions for donations: http://www.youcaring.com/tuition-fundraiser/two-bright-kids/74797.
We hope you'll join us for this Celebration of Bernadette's Life as we support each other in our loss and realize the life threatening effect of bipolar disease. Her wish for us is to deepen our relationships and live productive and happy lives.
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July 20, 2022
Remembering Bernadette
August 9, 2013
Mental illness is such a devastating disease. I truly believe Bernadette now rests in God's light and loving embrace. My prayers are with her family & loved ones that they will know peace & understanding.
July 29, 2013
Condolences to all the family, especially her children, & dear friends. Thank you for addressing mental illness & the seriousness of it. So many disrupted lives due to the loss of someone so young & vibrant too. God be with you all. May you be encouraged knowing many care deeply.
Tristan Thunderbolt
July 29, 2013
My heart is broken. My heart goes out to your family and friends. RIP, Bernadette.
Tracey Johansen
July 28, 2013
Your suffering came as a shock to me, you were a beautiful person inside and out! I will miss that smiley face in the office each day! Rest in peace our butterfly ??
Pauline
July 27, 2013
I never met Bernadette but bless you for addressing two very difficult things in this obituary...taking one's own life and bipolar. I am touched by your loss and appreciate you sharing your sorrow and as you stated the effect bi-polar has on everyone in the family. God bless you and the future of her children. Sincerely
Judy
July 27, 2013
My heart goes out to Bernadette's family. Please find comfort in Eccl 9:5 where we read that our loved ones who have died are peacefully asleep.
A Friend
July 26, 2013
Such a heartbreaking loss. This beautiful woman fighting the for her life against a cruel disease. Mental issues are so complicated, and answers impossible to find. Please always remember how she tried to free herself from its grip. May her love always remain in your hearts.
Laura Margraf
July 26, 2013
Dear, dear Bernadette. May you truly, truly rest in peace.
I will be forever grateful to have known you.
Amelia Fitzgerald
July 25, 2013
I will miss you Bernadette...so sorry you left too soon. Love and light!
Christine Kelly
July 25, 2013
I will miss you Bernadette! I had no idea you were suffering and it came as a shock. Rest in peace sweet one!
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