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Sandra Tagimuri Sandra Tagimuri was remembered by family and friends at a service at St Matthew’s Church in Barrow yesterday morning.
The 47-year-old died at Royal Preston Hospital on September 23 after suffering a brain aneurysm.
She had been out riding her bike when she felt unwell and collapsed in Cornwallis Street, before being taken to Furness General Hospital and being transferred to the critical care unit at Preston, where she stayed for eight days before her death.
Miss Tagimuri was mostly recognised as the owner of Tagi’s Buns in Roose Road, Barrow.
The service was led by the Reverend Stuart Matthews, whose sermon stressed the importance of embracing life to a full church of mourners.
Tributes were paid by close friends and family, including Miss Tagimuri’s partner of nine years, Dom Wood, whose words were read by Mr Matthews.
Mr Wood said: “She was a strong-willed, beautiful woman with a great big, loving heart who always put others before herself.
“She will always be remembered by everyone who knew and loved her.”
Miss Tagimuri had become an organ donor and has since saved six lives through her donation.
Tributes made after her death described how she would give food from her shop to needy children and customers would always leave with more than they bargained for.
Miss Tagimuri’s nephew Josh bravely delivered a few words about his memories of his aunt, who he had been living with at the time of her death.
He said: “You would never let anyone go hungry or see people sad. I will never forget your embarrassing robot dance.”
After the tributes were read, Mr Matthews led a minute’s silence for mourners to reflect on Miss Tagimuri’s life.
The music choices reflected her warm spirit, featuring more modern songs rather than traditional hymns, including a favourite of hers, Diamonds by Rihanna.
Miss Tagimuri was always trying to help people, whether through feeding the homeless or raising money for Cancer Research.
In memory of her giving spirit, guests were asked to provide donations to the critical care unit at Royal Preston Hospital in lieu of flowers.
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