Gerarda Pura Obituary
We announce the death of Gerarda Pura (Winnipeg, Manitoba), who passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 95. Gerarda will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerarda Pura to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Pura and Frances Karczmar; her sister Sophie; her niece Mary Ann Fast (Tim); and her nephew Andrew (Margaret).
She is survived by: her siblings, Marie (Danyluk), Peter (Nellie) and Joseph; her niece Cathy McElhoes (Randall); and her nephews, Mike and Peter (Lina).
She directed St. Joseph's Residence and later helped to found and lead St. Benedict's Foundation, Inc., an initiative to support the monastery's work and mission.
