Ascensina Purchio
- November 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Ascensina Purchio announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Georgetown Hospital, at the age of 83.
Ascensina was the beloved mother of Carla (Gilbert) Evangelho of Georgetown and a loving Nonna to Natalie and Nicholas. She is predeceased by her parents Oreste and Maria DeVincenzo. Ascensina will be fondly remembered by her sister Julia (Pasquale) Gargano and was predeceased by her siblings Michelina Purchio (late Michele), Lucrezia Calleo (late Domenico), Antonio DeVincenzo (Yolande), Licia Hryniewicz (late John), Nicolino DeVincenzo (late Nella), and Michelina Purchio (late Michele).
A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow in the Holy Cross Parish Hall.
In memory of Ascensina, memorial contributions to Holy Cross Catholic Church or the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered support and kind words during this difficult time. Ascensina’s legacy of love, faith, and family will remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
