Obituaries

Jan 23, 2025

It is with much sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of Lorne in his 73rd year.

Much loved husband of Darlene Crouse. Cherished father of Kimberly, Michael, Danny (deceased), Ryan and Laura (James). Stepfather to Amanda and Travis. Grandpa to Maddie, Lydon, Noah, Ava, Jamieson, Patrick and Johnny. Stepgrandpa to Haley, Hannah, Quinn and Emma. Beloved brother of Linda, Laura...

Jan 23, 2025

November 15, 1932 – January 23, 2025

Joseph Bogner, of King City, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife of 70 years, Erna.

Born in Yugoslavia, Joseph experienced a childhood marked by resilience. In 1944, his family was evacuated to Austria, where he trained as an arc welder. In November 1953, Joseph...

Jan 23, 2025

Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 4671 Hwy 7, Woodbridge (just west of Pine Valley Dr) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church. Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations...

Jan 22, 2025

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We announce Giovanni Di Biase's passing at 93 with heavy hearts.

Married to his wife Elisabetta for 63 years, Giovanni was a devoted husband and father. He leaves behind his loving children Gianna (Lito), Fiorenzo (Vera), and Maria (Vincenzo), as well as his grandchildren Ariana, Julian, Alexa, Dante, Michael, Alessandro, and Sofia.

He is survived by his...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Restituta Tersigni on January 22, 2025, at the age of 90. She is now reunited with her husband, Berardino and will be held dear in the hearts of her children Franca (Ed) and Jim (Nina); grandchildren Melissa (Joseph), Laura, Andrew, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren Emilia and Leo. She was deeply...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Whitman on January 22, 2025, at the age of 87 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Shirley for 61 years, beloved father of Anne (Doug), Janet and Heather (Kevin) and cherished grandfather of Michael, Christine (James), Scottie, Maddie and Mac. He is survived by his brother Charles Haffey, sister Donna...

Jan 21, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Giuseppina Fazio (nee Calio), at the age of 98 on January 21, 2025.

Born in Naso, Sicily, Italy, on January 21, 1927, she emigrated to Canada with her four sons in 1959 arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She and her husband Carmelo established a life in Toronto, Canada for themselves...

Jan 20, 2025

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Jan 20, 2025

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucia Di Giorgi, at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born in San Valentino, Abruzzo, Lucia was a proud Italian, who cherished her roots and carried the spirit of her homeland wherever she went. She emigrated to Canada when...

Jan 19, 2025

Elizabeth Wrigglesworth SchmidtJuly 28, 1935 - January 19, 2025

Elizabeth Wrigglesworth Schmidt (nee Bittner) passed peacefully on Sunday January 19, 2025 in Toronto.Born July 28, 1935 Baitzen, Silesia (now Poland), Elizabeth was the youngest of four children in a farming family who were displaced after World War II to Langenburg, West Germany. Following high school she trained as a seamstress and...

Jan 19, 2025

Helen Ann Tonus

October 4, 1932 – January 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Helen Tonus (nee Catenacci) on January 19, 2025, in her 92nd year. Helen was born in Toronto on October 4, 1932, to Pietro and Archangela.

Helen is now reunited with her cherished husband Ilario, with whom she shared four...

Jan 18, 2025

Aivars Bergs was born on a seaside farm in Dundaga, Latvia on October10, 1931 and passed away peacefully, aged 93, at Brampton Civic Hospitalon January 18, 2025, following a few months of declining health. A manof deep and steadfast Christian faith, a loving husband and a devotedfather, he will be sorely missed by his wife of 65 years, Anita, hischildren,...

Jan 18, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

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It is with extreme sadness and surprise that we announce the passing of Michael Charles Wademan (Maui Mike, Big Guy, Coach Mike and his favourite title Papa). He was born on October 15, 1955, and passed peacefully in his sleep on January 17, 2025, following an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with his devoted and loving...

Jan 17, 2025

Our dearest Giovanna passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 64. Gio loved her family and friends fiercely. Born on April 18th, 1960, Giovanna was the daughter of Cesina Giancola and Paolo Giuliano. Giovanna was the matriarch of our family and she will be deeply missed. Giovanna is survived by her husband...

Jan 16, 2025

Moir, Edmée

March 4, 1942 – January 16, 2025

 Edmée Moir, née Levasseur, passed away peacefully at the Toronto Western Hospital on January 16, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Edmée was raised in a family of nine children. In her early twenties, she left home to begin her career as...

Jan 15, 2025

Peter Douglas Hopkins

May 2, 1941 to January 15, 2025

Peter began his life in Weston-Super-Mare, in England, the son of David Hopkins and Maria Lutz. He died at 83 years of age in his sleep due to compounding health complications at Humber River Hospital, not far from his home in another “Weston”, in Toronto’s west end, on January 15, 2025. He...

Jan 15, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of (Barbara) Aileen Worrall in the Etobicoke General Hospital on January 15, 2025 at the age of 98. Aileen was predeceased by her husband and love of her life for 73 years, Robert Worrall. Aileen is survived by her daughter Barbara Worrall (David), her sister Lois Thompson, her nephews Michael Thompson (Leslee), Ian...

Jan 15, 2025

Phyllis Antoinette Martino, Born February 21, 1969. Passed peacefully at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga on Wednesday January 15, 2025. Phyllis is survived by her mother Emilia Martino, sister Clarette Martino, brother Jack Martino, sister in-law Janice Martino, nephew Andrew Martino, niece Amanda Martino. Predeceased by her father Vince Martino, her brother Frank Martino, her nephew Vincent Martino. After attending Scarlet...

Jan 14, 2025

June 25th, 1936 – January 14th, 2025 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Matriarch Avis Nelson, at the age of 88.

The Family of Avis Nelson welcomes family and friends to Visitation/Funeral that will take place on Saturday February 1st, 2025 at Weston Park Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11am.

Funeral will be...