DE BERNARDINIS, Michel Irene

DE BERNARDINIS, Michel Irene(nee Van Staden).Born in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 5, 1950.Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family onJuly 26, 2015.Aged 64 years.Soulmate of 45 years to her loving husband Frederick.Adored and devoted motherto her children Frederick, Natasha and Vanessa Cherished grandmother to Jamie-Lee and Lauren-Rose.Loving sister to Sylvia,sister-in-law to Allen and Aunty to Daniella in South Africa.Treasured cousin to Patti and Sharon and niece to Ron.We were truly blessed to have you in our lives. You showed compassion, love,kindness and consideration beyond and above the greatest of expectations. Your incredible strength and perseverance saw you overcome any obstacle in life and converted it to a guiding light for all your family.You always inspired and encouraged us to follow our dreams and told us tobelieve in ourselves. Your selfless nature saw you always put your family and friends in need first.Despite the hardships you faced, you never once complained. In the end your spirit was set free to stop your pain and suffering.We will miss your infectious laugh and beaming smile and will continue your legacy as a tribute to your amazing persona. You will always be our guardian Angel and cosmic shining star.The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff at Kimberley House Oncology, Calvary Hospital, Mary Potter Hospice, RDNS and Northern Domiciliary Care.Loved and rememberedby her family and friends bothinterstate and overseas.Please refer to today's editionof The Advertiser forthe Funeral arrangements