Nit (Benpard) Stracqualursi Obituary (1932 - 2021)

Nit Stracqualursi passed away and reunited with her husband Elio (Al) Stracqualursi and her grandson Alexander Prasop on Sunday June 13, 2021 at the age of 88. She resided in West Haven, Utah with her daughter and son in law, Yupa and Charles Foight. She resided in Las Vegas, Nevada where Nit met and married Al. During their 30-year marriage, they traveled the world together where they made lifetime friendships. After Al's passing, Nit resided in Las Vegas, Nevada with Orasa Bell and Boonyuen Canacaris or in Utah with Yupa and Chuck. Although English was Nits' second language this did not prevent her from making new friends wherever she went. All who met her, adored her for many different qualities, such as : her zest of life, generosity, sassiness, her will to travel and see her loved ones, and her willingness to share her life's stories with anyone who asked. She enjoyed teaching her family about the Thai culture and Buddhism. Nit is survived by her daughter, Yupa and Chuck Foight; their children, Jackie and Chad Guy; Celeste Prasop (Alexander) their four children Jessalyn, Brogan, Aria, and Ellie; Crysta Foight. There will be multiple services: Viewing services will be held on Wednesday June 23rd from 6pm-8pm at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, Utah. There will be a Thai ritual ceremony on Thursday June 24th from 9:45 am-11am at the Wat Chaimongkolvararam Buddhist Temple, 402 Wall Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84404. There will be a direct link to view these services virtually, to watch go to Nit's obituary on Myers Website and scroll to the bottom. Also, a link to a memorial video that everyone is welcome to add photos to. We ask that the utmost respect be given to the Buddhist monks and their temple grounds. If there are questions or concerns, please contact the family. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the Buddhist Church of Ogden, Wat Chaimongkolvararam. There will be a box at the services for cards. The family would like to express gratitude to the Buddhist Temple of Ogden for their assistance in planning the services for Nit.