Gemma Isolina Kumpera

1922 - 2018

Gemma Isolina Kumpera obituary, 1922-2018

Gemma Isolina Kumpera

1922 - 2018

BORN

1922

DIED

2018

Gemma Kumpera Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 14, 2018.
Gemma Isolina Kumpera, aged 96, born February 19, 1922, passed away on May 4, 2018 at St. John Hospice in Vancouver BC.

She was a loving wife and is preceded in death by her husband Karl Kumpera, as well as her daughter Anna (Peter) Kramer and son John (Margaret) Kumpera.

She is survived by her son Carl Kumpera, Cherished Grandmother to Christopher Kumpera living in Spain, Derrick (Cathi) Kramer, Debbie Kramer, Dianna (John) Guglielmetti from Detroit, John (Amanda) Kumpera, her great grandchildren Alysha and Kirsten Kramer, Antonio, Julianna, and John Carlo Guglielmetti, John Kumpera Jr.

Born in the little village of Bratto, Bergamo in northern Italy, when at the age of 13, she and her family moved to London, England and opened a restaurant. It was there she met her husband to be Karl during WW11, and shortly thereafter Anna and John were born.

After leaving England and travelling throughout Central and South America, they eventually moved and settled in Vancouver, where their third child Carl was born.

Gemma was a strong and vibrant woman, who always spoke her mind and will be forever cherished by all of those fortunate to have met her.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home at 4000 Imperial, Burnaby on May 18, 2018 at 11:00am.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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22 Entries

CARL KUMPERA

April 5, 2024

CARL KUMPERA

April 5, 2024

October 1, 2018

Gemma at Southview Terrace.

October 1, 2018

Missing my Mother daily.

October 1, 2018

Gemma's 90th Birthday

Carl Kumpera

October 1, 2018

Christmas 2010: Gemma with her great grandchildren Alysha an Kirsten

Bonnie (Pope) Pelletier

June 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family. Sorry to hear of Gemma's passing. I worked with Gemma at Lions Drive In in Kitsilano in 1966/67. I will never forget the experience and what a fun person she was to work with.

Relaxing after her walk!

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Actually going for a walk with me!

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Having fun at Trolls in Hiredhie Bay.

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Gemma with her grandson Derrick and great grand daughter Alysha

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Her 90th birthday!

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

At her favourite hang out....the White Spot

Carl Kumpera

May 28, 2018

Gemma with her grandson Christopher and Johanna. Christmas 2009

Carl Kumpera

May 24, 2018

Gemma with her grandson Christopher and Johanna. Christmas 2009

Carl Kumpera

May 24, 2018

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