Violet Bernabee Obituary

Violet Bernabee, age 84, a native of Colorado Springs, passed away on January 13, 2006. She was born on August 2, 1921 to Carmine and Antionette (Possi) Della Croce. Violet was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Kay Curtis. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Peter; her son Roger (and wife Kay); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, John, Carmen, and Albert Della Croce; sister, Elisa Della Croce; and many nieces and nephews. Violet was a homemaker and will always be remembered for her wonderful Italian cooking which was enjoyed by both family and friends. Violet enjoyed spending time with her family, doing crossword puzzles, reading, going to Cripple Creek and traveling (including several trips to Europe). One of her greatest experiences was traveling over the Atlantic Ocean on the Concorde to London, England. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16th at the Shrine of Remembrance. Entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven.