Obituaries

May 4, 2020

It is with heavy hearts, shock and disbelief that we announce the passing of Silvio Casolaro on May 4, 2020 at the age of 64. Silvio will be held dear in the hearts of family, and many friends. His gentle manner and his passion for life will be remembered by many of those whose lives he touched. He was a...

May 4, 2020

Maria Tiberi (nee Garaci) was born October 26th, 1935 in Villa Rosa, Sicily, where she was one of the eldest sisters in a family of 13. She emigrated to Canada in 1960, where she became a hard-working seamstress, married the late Pasquale Tiberi in 1963 and had their son Elio Tiberi in 1964. Elio later married Anna Provenzano and bore...

May 3, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Amalia Arrizza (nee DiCarlo) on May 3rd, 2020 at the age of 93. Amalia was born in Rocca San Giovanni, Chieti, Italy and came to Canada in 1954. She was the beloved wife to the late Giovanni Arrizza (1998). Amalia cherished her daughters Giulia (Eugenio) and...

May 3, 2020

Hildegard Andrzejewski (nee Schumacher) Hildegard Andrzejewski (nee Schumacher), a long-time resident of Brampton and a lifetime honorary member of the Hansa Haus German Club, died peacefully on May 3, 2020 at the age of 91. Hildegard is survived by her son, Henry Andrzejewski, his spouse, June McGregor, and their sons, Kenneth and Ross McGregor; her daughter, Dianne Kring (nee Andrzejewski),...

May 3, 2020

Loving husband to Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Parsons), father and grandfather passed away after a month-long battle with Covid-19. Born in Sluice Point, Nova Scotia, to a large, loving family, Stan shared his East Coast Acadian roots and innate kindness to all who were lucky enough to meet him. Whether it was a big “lobster boil”, a “feed of clams”, or...

May 3, 2020

Lorenza Kovach (nee Gori) August 7, 1924 Campi Bisenzio (Florence) Italy - May 3, 2020 Woodbridge (Ontario) Canada Lorenza’s life was what every Christian life is meant to be — a courage to face the ups and downs of life, the call to love and forgive, to be concerned for the needs of others, to deal with crisis, both great...

May 3, 2020

Bhagwandai Veronica “Betty” Torrezao July 9, 1930 - May 3, 2020 On Sunday May 3, 2020, Bhagwandai Veronica “Betty” Torrezao, loving wife and mother of eight children, passed away at the age of 89 years old. Betty was born on July 9, 1930 Plantation Rose Hall, Canje, British Guyana to Sadhoo and Sanichari Sadhoo. She married Cecil Torrezao in 1950....

May 3, 2020

Magnante, Michele: It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michele Magnante on May 3, 2020 at the age of 67. Cherished by his loving wife of 49 years, Assunta. Adored by his children; Sonia (Charlie), Sabrina (Pino) and Marco. Devoted nonno to Joseph and Michael. He demonstrated his unconditional love for his family...

May 3, 2020

Dad, Your Life was a Blessing to us. Your Memory will Always be a Treasure You are Loved Beyond Words and Missed Beyond Measure. Gone But never Forgotten

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Di Palma, Raffaele July 09, 1940 Marigliano, Napoli, Italy May 01, 2020 Etobicoke, Ontario Canada It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raffaele. He passed away peacefully on May 01, 2020 at the age of 79. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Annunziata of 52 wonderful years. Proud and loving father of...

May 1, 2020

Benny It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one Eardley “Benny” Benskin, aged 76, on May 01, 2020 at Toronto Western Hospital. Benny was a retired porter of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and past side person of St. Michaels and All Angels Church. Benny was born in St. Thomas, Barbados on November...

May 1, 2020

A Life Well Lived With heavy hearts, we announce the death of our beloved wife and mother. Janny Bovenberg (nee: De Smit) passed away peacefully on the afternoon of May 1, 2020 at Brampton Civic Hospital...William Osler. She will be incredibly missed by her husband of 69 years, Ary Lans Bovenberg. Janny is the cheerful, generous, and fun mother of:...

Apr 30, 2020

Apr 30, 2020

Helen Mary Sartor (née Iantorno) was born in Toronto on May 17, 1926, just before the Great Depression. Her parents, Enrico and Grazia, were immigrants from Calabria, Italy. Enrico worked as a laborer, and Grazia stayed home to raise Helen and Helen’s siblings, Josie and George. After Helen graduated from grade 10,she left school to earn money for her family...

Apr 30, 2020

Angela Pastore (nee Soda), passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on April 30,2020. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Giovanni Pastore. She was born January 2,1927 in Belsito Italy and married Giovanni in 1953. She leaves behind her children Sarah (the late Nino Benincasa) and Nino (Paola). She will be greatly missed by her beloved grandchildren...

Apr 30, 2020

With a heavy heart and sadness Nelli Brics, spouse of 52 years, surrenders Grenville to the arms of his mother Mary and the Lord. Brother George/Sheila, nieces Karen, Diane, in Perth, Australia, Cousin Patricia/Russell (Canada), share their sorrow. Forever remembered by many friends in Australia, U.S. U.K., particularly those who knew Grenville in his “gunda” days in Calcutta, and the...

Apr 30, 2020