Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Elisabeth Spek
May 17, 2021
Elisabeth “Beppie” Spek It is with great sadness that we announce of the passing of Elisabeth “Beppie” Spek at her home on 17 May 2021 at the age of 89. Born in Leiden, The Netherlands, Elisabeth arrived in Canada with Nicolaas, her beloved husband of 67 years, in May 1954. Cherished mother to Alice Jane and Nicolaas Jr (Maha) and...
Carlos Tavares
May 17, 2021
Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral mass and interment will be private. We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide your condolences to the family through his memorial page.
Frank Wright
May 16, 2021
Frank Norman Wright May 5, 1929 - May 16, 2021 Frank, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, godfather, went to be with The Lord on May 16, 2021. Passing peacefully in his sleep in his 93rd year, with family by his side. Born in Toronto on May 5, 1929, to William and Mary Wright. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters: William,...
Piera Naddeo
May 16, 2021
Click Here to View Service Naddeo, Piera After long and courageous efforts at home, Piera passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday May 16th, 2021 surrounded by her loving children by her side. Piera, loving mother of Chelsea and her fiancé Angelo, and loving mother of Daniel and his girlfriend Amber. Dearly loved by her mother, Maria and her...
Pasquale "Pat" Milanetti
May 16, 2021
Click Here to View Livestream Mr. Pat Milanetti It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father Pat (Perky, Pasquale) on May 16, 2021 at the age of 80 after a short battle of lung cancer. Pat was the loving husband of the late Sylvia Milanetti. He will be forever remembered by his children, Donna (Ernie),...
Luigia Pellegrini
May 16, 2021
Click Here to View Livestream (11:00 a.m. EST) We are deeply saddened by the news of our mother/nonna Louisa. Louisa kept this family together as a leader and mentor. She was a wife to her late husband Bruno, mother of 1 son Rob and late daughter-in-law Julie, grandmother of 3 boys Andrew (Julie), Corey (Julia) and Ryan (Brittany) and a...
Ally Vandervinne
May 15, 2021
Ally Vandervinne Passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2021 in Barrie, Ontario. Formerly of Toronto, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late John Vandervinne. Loving mother of Harry (Lynn), Darlene (Roger) and Jeff (passed in 1999). Cherished grandmother to Jennifer, Stacey, Ashely, Kyle, Josh and 8 great grandchildren. Ally was a warrior to the end. She was a lover of plant...
Dinos Papastathis
May 15, 2021
We are broken hearted to announce the passing of our loving and generous father, Dinos Papastathis, on May 15, 2021 at the age of 83. Dinos Papastathis Our father passed away peacefully at home with the family by his side. We will be forever grateful for the time we spent with him at his home in the recent months. Our...
Sharon Whale
May 15, 2021
Click Here to View Service Recording Sharon suddenly passed away in her 77th year on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She is now reunited with her husband Jack, daughter Dawn Marie, and brothers Tony and Paul (Suzanne). She leaves behind her beloved daughters Kathryn (Darren) and Jennifer (Mauro) and her brothers John (Brenda), Mark (Gwen), Patrick (Katie) and James (Marianne). Proud...
Maria Castellarin
May 15, 2021
With heavy hearts, we wish announce the passing of Maria Castellarin, on Fri. May 14, 2021. Our beloved Mother, Mother-in-Law and “Nonna” was a blessing to our family! Maria worked hard all her life. Arriving at Pier 21, Halifax in mid 1950’s from a small village in Northeastern Italy, she was reunited with her sweetheart, Antonio and were married in...
Maria Farina
May 15, 2021
Click Here to View Service Recording Maria Farina September 29th, 1941 – May 15th, 2021 Maria was born on September 29th, 1941 in Aidone, Sicily, Italy. God called Maria peacefully on May 15th, 2021 at the age of 79. She passed peacefully in the hospital surrounded by her two daughters. Maria was a friendly, loveable and caring woman who especially...
Evelyn Marie Boyde
May 14, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marie in in her 95th year on May 14/2021 . She will be missed by her brothers Walter and Stanley and their spouses Gina and Eleanor. She will be dearly missed by her many nephews and nieces who corresponded with her frequently. I would also like to mention her Church...
Joan Elizabeth Brock
May 13, 2021
Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral service and interment will be private. We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide your condolences to the family through her memorial page. JOAN ELIZABETH BROCK Passed away on Thursday, May 13 at the age of 86. Joan Elizabeth Brock was born to John and Elizabeth Seager in...
William Venema
May 12, 2021
Click Here to View Service Recording William (Bill) Timothy Venema September 9, 1969 – May 12, 2021 William (Bill) Timothy Venema was born on September 9, 1969, in Brampton, Ontario. He was barely 5 pounds and we were given the news that he had special needs. These special needs were part of what made him so special. Bill was surrounded...
Frank Berben
May 12, 2021
Frank Berben passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the age of 98, at Holland Christian Homes – Grace Manor. Prior to coming to Canada, Frank was an esteemed Road Service Person working for Wegenwach in the Netherlands. Frank came to Canada from the Netherlands in 1954 with his wife Babs. A short while later, Frank and Babs spent...
Maria Inoia Medeiros
May 12, 2021
Click Here to View Livestream (4:00 p.m. EST) Maria was loved by many in the community, especially at Peel Manor. Not only was she a resident there but she also proudly worked there for many years. Mom was a very hard worker and wanted to provide the necessities in life for her family. She was the life of the party...
Angela Spizzirri
May 12, 2021
Click Here to View Livestream (10:00 a.m. EST) Spizzirri, Angela (nee Filice) Born in Cosenza, Calabria on March 21, 1938. Passed away on May 12, 2021 in Etobicoke, Ontario Always feisty and strong despite her illnesses throughout her adult life. Predeceased by her husband Antonio. Dear mother to Sandra (Chris) and Enzo (Vittoria). Loving grandmother to Angeline (Eric), Bianca (Daulton)...
Kathleen Love
May 12, 2021
Kathleen Margaret Love - Born in London, Ontario March 14, 1935. Passed peacefully at home May 12, 2021. Loving wife to John B. Love (deceased), beloved mother and best friend of Jain Parish (Rod) and Rebecca Parish. Much loved sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Kay, as she was known to all, graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, London,...
Alex Jr Alipoyo
May 11, 2021
Alexander Alipoyo Jr will be sadly missed by his parents Alexander Alipoyo and Annabelle Joyco, and siblings Bea Alipoyo and Ryan Alipoyo. Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, a private funeral mass will be held on Tuesday May 18, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide...
Claudette Johnson
May 11, 2021
Click Here to View Livestream (10:00 a.m. EST) Claudette Johnson October 3, 1955 - May 11, 2021 Effective March 15th, 2021, as per the mandate of the Bereavement Authority and to safely adhere to social distancing requirements, please RSVP for the visitation. Wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone is mandatory as per the Provincial Regulations. Respecting the current...
