Tributes have been paid to former co-owner of Barry's Amusements in Portrush Kristina Trufelli who has sadly passed away.
The mum-of-two passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, and will be sorely missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
Her death has brought much sadness to the Portrush and Causeway Coast area as she is remembered as a kind and fun loving person who was the "backbone of Barry's for many years".
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Former Barry's staff member Barry Torrens said: "I received the news with disbelief about the passing of Kristina Trufelli.
"I’ve known her since I worked in Barry’s in the early 1980s and found her to be a polite, gentle, fun loving person and one of the kindest people I’ve known. My sincerest sympathies are with her children and her sister Lisa and family."
East Derry SDLP MLA Cara Hunter said: "So sad to learn of the passing of Kristina Trufelli, former Barry’s co-owner.
"My thoughts and prayers are with her family."
Causeway Coast and Glens UUP councillor Norman Hills said: "So very, very sad to learn of the untimely death of Kristina Trufelli. My sincere condolences to the entire Trufelli family."
UUP councillor Sandra Hunter said: "Saddened to hear the untimely death of Kristina Trufelli, along with her sister Lisa they were the backbone of ‘Barry’s’ for many years. Sincere Sympathies to the family circle."
A notice on the Funeral Times said: "TRUFELLI – 29th March 2023, peacefully, Kristina Evelyn (Stina), beloved daughter of the late Frank and Kirsten, step-daughter of Alice, dearly loved mother of Francesca and Max, much loved sister of Lisa, sister-in-law of Garth and dear aunt of Rebecca, Benjamin, Oliver and Louisa.
"Service of thanksgiving in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Portrush on Friday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery.
"Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished to Cancer Research NI c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com
"Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all her family and friends."
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