Alma Cerilli was an political and social justice activist supportive of the CCF and NDP. She was a well-respected fundraiser and ran as a candidate in her North Kildonan ward. She was active in the community, a lifelong member of the E.K. Transcona Resident Advisory Group, and created an always welcoming home that was a hub for family, friends, community projects and the NDP. Alma was a supporter of working families and believed in encouraging young people to get active in their communities and speak out.

Alma passed away in December 2018. Al continues to live in East Kildonan Winnipeg.