Mary Harriet Petrali-Legler
June 21st, 2012
Mary went to be with her Lord and Saviour on June 21st, 2012 at the age of 92.
Mary was born in Ponte San Pietro, Italy, to Riccardo and Ilda Legler-Tschudi, both of Swiss origin from the canton of Glarus. She was predeceased by her husband Sergio and her brothers Ricco and Fredy. She is survived by brother Franco, sister-in-laws Claude and Anna, and her children Folco, Elena, Guja, June and son-in laws Jack and Costante and daughter-in-law Sharon. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jed, Shiloh, Rachel, David, Marina, Eric, Silvia and Vanessa.
Mary loved her flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in her garden and her horses and pure bred Holsteins. She loved her art and even as a child always had a pad and a pencil nearby. She attended art school in Florence before getting married, took art classes at UFV in the seventies, and was an active member of her church and the Mission Arts Council and the Federation of Canadian Artists. Mary travelled the world.
Thank you to her care givers at Ebenezer Home, Bevan Lodge and more recently with the family at Mission Memorial Hospital, Helen Juntilla and Dorothy Fraser. The funeral service will held Friday June 29th at 11 A.M. at Northside Community Church 33507 Dewdney Trunk Road Mission, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mission Arts Council. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Messages:
Elena, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You and Sharon are in our hearts, please call if you need anything or just need to talk. We love you both, please pass our condolences onto your family.
Cari Folco . Elena .Guja e June, nel momento dell'ultimo saluto alla vostra cara mamma ci stringiamo a voi , siamo presenti col cuore ricordandola con affetto come una brava mamma e nonna e una delicata artista. I vostri cugini Guido , Mariateresa , Lorenzo , Nicolò e Sveva
Dr. Petrali, Although I did not know your mother she sounds like she was a very special person. We want to pass on our condolences to you at this time and in the days ahead. Kathy and Donna
Dear Folco, Elena, Guja and June, I am deeply grieved to hear the sad news of the passing away of our beloved mother. It is a privilege to have known her and I shall always remember her warm personality. To you and all the family my deepest sympathy, Marianne Mario and Stefano join me in sending their heartfelt condoleances.
I really enjoyed meeting Mary through my involvement in 4-H & appreciated her sincere interest in the 4-H program, and of course the 4-H members. Her artistic contributions to the club were much appreciated. Our thoughts are with the family at this time. Dick & Roberta Carlson
We will always remember Mary as a beautiful lady, who loved God and His creation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, her family, at this time, and may God comfort you and grant you His peace. With love and remembrance, Walfried and Helene Klassen