Share Gianna Pura's obituary with others.
Invite friends and family to read the obituary and add memories.
Stay updated
We'll notify you when service details or new memories are added.
You're now following this obituary
We'll email you when there are updates.
Please select what you would like included for printing:
Obituary
Gianna Pura, 79 of Greenfield passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, Monterey, Calif.
Gianna was born May 21, 1932 in Cugnasco, Switzerland. She came to the United States at the age of 17. She had known Aldo Elio Pura from Switzerland and they met again in the United States. Soon they were married. Together they had four children. They lived throughout South Monterey County and finally settled in Greenfield.
She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was the best cook in the world according to family. Her pastries were amazing. She enjoyed art work and she was an accomplished artist specializing in oil paintings. She will be missed by all.
She was a past member of the Swiss American Club and the Silver Kings and Queens. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and San Miguel Mission Parish.
Mrs. Pura is survived by her children, Oliver Pura, Doris Rosen, Lynn Guess, Nicolette Breschini and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aldo in 1998; brother, Ben Masciorini and sister, Dolly Togni.
Per Mrs. Pura's request, private family services will be held.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, 182 El Dorado St., Monterey, Calif. 93940, (831)647-9890.
Gianna was born May 21, 1932 in Cugnasco, Switzerland. She came to the United States at the age of 17. She had known Aldo Elio Pura from Switzerland and they met again in the United States. Soon they were married. Together they had four children. They lived throughout South Monterey County and finally settled in Greenfield.
She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was the best cook in the world according to family. Her pastries were amazing. She enjoyed art work and she was an accomplished artist specializing in oil paintings. She will be missed by all.
She was a past member of the Swiss American Club and the Silver Kings and Queens. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and San Miguel Mission Parish.
Mrs. Pura is survived by her children, Oliver Pura, Doris Rosen, Lynn Guess, Nicolette Breschini and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aldo in 1998; brother, Ben Masciorini and sister, Dolly Togni.
Per Mrs. Pura's request, private family services will be held.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, 182 El Dorado St., Monterey, Calif. 93940, (831)647-9890.
To order memorial trees in memory of Gianna Pura, please visit our tree store.
Gianna Pura's Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors