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Gemma Isolina Kumpera
1922 - 2018
Gemma Isolina Kumpera
1922 - 2018
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BORN
1922
DIED
2018
Gemma Kumpera Obituary
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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CARL KUMPERA
April 5, 2024
CARL KUMPERA
April 5, 2024
October 1, 2018
Gemma at Southview Terrace.
October 1, 2018
Missing my Mother daily.
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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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