August 12th, 1937 - November 24th, 2021

Peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Extendicare Oshawa at the age of 84.

Born August 12, 1937 in Oshawa, daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Rigo.

Beloved wife of 48 years of the late Stephen Bonfordi (July 2005).

Much loved mother of Helen-Mary, Bernadette (Gregory) and John (Natalie).

Dear sister of Steve Rigo (Marion).

Loved by her grandchildren Andrée-Anne and Evan.

Dear Aunt of Monica (Dan), Gregory, Paul, Patrick (Bernie), Margaret (Dean), and Great-Aunt of Stephanie, Brandon, Michael and Jo-Anna.

Elizabeth was very generous with her time as a member and volunteer; CWL (Past President Holy Cross), U.C.W.L. (St. George's Ukrainian Church), Daughters of Isabella (St. Bernadette’s, Charter member of Anthony of Padua, Past Regent), Oshawa Folk Arts Council, Multicultural Council (Durham Region), Board Member Catholic Family Services, Knight of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Oshawa Hospital 25 years, Serra Club of Durham and St. Vincent’s Kitchen.

Elizabeth loved her faith, family and community. She was an avid reader, especially of current events and history. A wonderful writer and Public Speaker. Her love, prayerful spirit, laughter and smile will be greatly missed. She was always there to listen, guide and help those in need.

Memorial donations to ShareLife or Durham Catholic Family Services would be greatly appreciated.

Please register for visitation or the mass using the RSVP tab at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME Masks are mandatory at all times.

Visitation will be at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday November 29th from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude’s Church (King St. east of Wilson) on Tuesday November 30th at 10am. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.