Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Juan Jose Alferez
Nov 26, 2020
Surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday November 26, 2020 in Toronto. Arrangements entrusted to Ward Funeral Home Woodbridge Chapel.
Kwaku Ankrah
Nov 26, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kwaku Ankrah on November 26,2020 in Toronto at the age of 63. Born June 18,1957 in Ashanti, Kumasi, Ghana. He will be dearly missed by his son Bryan, wife Alice and all his friends and family.
Geoffrey Weir
Nov 26, 2020
Geoffrey Dyson Weir was reunited with his beloved wife Lois (nee Root) on November 26th, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving father of Laura Weir and her husband Peter Padalino of Richmond Hill. Dearly remembered by his sister Peggy Hayton and nephew Tony Hayton of Ottawa. Born in Southport, England, Geoffrey moved to Canada in 1953. He was a...
Lawrence "Charlie" Duke
Nov 26, 2020
Duke, Lawrence"Charlie' It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlie. He passed peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 85. Loving husband of the late Patricia (nee McKeegan). Proud father of the late Tony Swergosh (predeceased) (Pam), Todd, Chad (predeceased) and Laura-Lee. Cherished Grandpa...
John Frucci
Nov 26, 2020
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mackenzie Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit (please specify), would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Renato Pighin
Nov 25, 2020
Renato passed away suddenly on November 25th, 2020 at the age of 81. Renato was born on January 25th, 1939 in Murlis Di Zoppola, Pordenone, Italy. He was the youngest of 8 children of Giacomo Pighin and Augusta Girardi. He emigrated from Italy in 1963 and came to Canada to join 4 of his brothers in search of a better...
Juliana Guidolin
Nov 25, 2020
Juliana Guidolin Passed away quietly at Humber River Hospital on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Mario Giovanni. Devoted stepmother to Luciano (Jenny), Ben (Zarita) and Andy (Lesley). Cherished Grandma of Josephine, Melissa, Kimberly, Matthew, Andria and Meghan, and Great Grandma of Jake, Rowan and Scarlett. Juliana was a kind, generous loving...
Florence Varanese
Nov 23, 2020
Passed away peacefully, in her 81st year, on Monday November 23,2020 at Toronto Western Hospital with her husband of 50 years Michele (Mike) by her side. Born on Bell Island, Newfoundland on December 16,1938. Cherished mother of Karen, Terry, Ivana, and Cindy(Tony). Devoted Nanny to her grandchildren; Janet(Marcus), Vittoria, Noah, Michele, Cody and beloved Great Grandmother to Nathaniel, Ethan and...
Santina Cipollone
Nov 23, 2020
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Santina Cipollone on November 23,20 in her 94th year. She was born on May 17,1926 in Sora, Frosinone, Italy. She is predeceased by her husband of 44years, Antonio. She is now reunited with him as well as her son Vincent(Angela), and daughter Anna. Santina is survived by her children Danny(Valerie),...
Andrew Pardy
Nov 23, 2020
Andrew Pardy was reunited with his deceased wife Helen Barnes on Monday, November 23, 2020. His age was 99. He is survived by his son Ronald Pardy, daughter Margaret Pardy and grandson Alexander Pardy, also his sisters Mary Hiscock and Sadie Stevens. He is predeceased by his brothers, Eli, Leslie, Murdock, and Albert and his sisters Maggie and Melita. Andrew...
Antonia Conte
Nov 23, 2020
Antonia Conte Passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Mauro Conte. Loving mother to Luciano (Maria) and Roy (Helen). Proud nonna to Mauro (Melissa), Luciana (David), Francesca (James), and Joseph. Cherished bis-nonna to Margaret, Francis, Xavier, and Jude. As a result of the current pandemic situation and restrictions, the funeral mass...
Addolorata Bonazza
Nov 23, 2020
Addolorata “Dolores” Bonazza Passed away peacefully in Miami, Florida on Monday, November 23rd at the age of 47. Predeceased by her parents Salvatore and Maria Luisa Bonazza. Beloved sister of Nancy, Vince (Rose) and Antonella (Tim). Cherished aunt to Daniella, Sam, Maximus and Sofia. Addolorata will be forever loved by all who knew her. Respecting the current situation and pandemic...
Johanna Wicks
Nov 22, 2020
Johanna (Hanneke) Wicks (nee Van Den Bylaard) 1940-2020, passed away peacefully with her family. She is survived by her devoted caring husband Carl Wicks and her children, Linda McOrmond, Janette McCaughey, Thomas Wicks and Robert Wicks, along with her six grandchildren, Stephen McOrmond, and Christyne Taschuk, Derek McCaughey, Leah McCaughey, Sasha McCaughey and Kalja Wicks. A private Funeral Service will...
Arnaldo Tarantino
Nov 22, 2020
Passed away peacefully in his 87th year, on Monday November 23rd, 2020 at Etobicoke General Hospital. Born in Serra Pedace in Cosenza on September 14th, 1933. He was the third oldest of six children of Vincenzo and Virginia Tarantino. He immigrated to Canada from Italy in 1962 in search of a better life for his wife and two children. Arnaldo...
Bianca Emili
Nov 22, 2020
Bianca Maria Mirella Emili passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. She was 84 years old. Bianca was a proud wife to the late Antonio Emili for 48 years. She is survived by her four children, Frank (Rina), Mara (Camillo), Paola (Domenico), and Marco (Luisa). She was so proud of her 8 grandchildren (Teresa, Sabrina, Laura,...
Elizabeth (Liz) Lorusso
Nov 22, 2020
Peacefully, at home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, on Sunday November 22, 2020. Liz will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral mass will be private.... .. We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide your condolences to the family through her memorial...
Carmine Di Poce
Nov 22, 2020
Carmine Di Poce It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carmine Di Poce, born January 21st, 1934 in Sora, Frosinone, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1954. Although Carmine was in his 86th year, he was still young at heart and loved spending his days working in the garden with his beloved wife of 66 years,...
Rita Becher
Nov 21, 2020
Click Here to View Service Rita Becher (nee Waizenhofer) Jan. 11, 1937 - Nov. 21, 2020 Born in Pforzheim, Germany came to Canada in 1957. The lord called her to come home on Saturday November 21,2020. Peacefully with her family by her side at the nursing home in Woodbridge. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Heinz Becher for...
Graham Ward
Nov 21, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden loss of Graham, on November 21, 2020. A proud lifelong Bramptonian, he was an entrepreneur at heart and highly regarded in the local business community. Heowned and operated three Second Cup locations in Brampton and Orangevillewhere he was recognized as‘Franchisee of the Year.’ He thenventured out on his own,creating“Poutine Dare...
Sharon Auger
Nov 20, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Auger. Born in Barrie, Sharon grew up in the surrounding communities of Edgar and Shanty Bay, Ontario. She moved to Brampton in the mid sixties, where she worked for 32 years at Nortel until her retirement. Sharon was an avid sports fan, cheering for her beloved Toronto Maple...
