Obituaries

Dec 24, 2025

Nadia Fazio (née Santarossa) was born on October 9, 1957 in Toronto, Ontario. Nadia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 24, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Rinaldo and Emma Santarossa and her in-laws Carmelo and Giuseppina Fazio. She will be tremendously missed by her husband of 48 years, Basilio, who lovingly cared for her throughout...

Dec 24, 2025

Orlando Guido

March 9, 1936 - December 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Orlando Guido on December 24, 2025, at the age of 89. Orlando was born in Zumpano, Calabria, Italy on March 9, 1936, to Francesco and Maria and was a loving brother to Rita and Ida (predeceased).

Orlando married the love of his life,...

Dec 23, 2025

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 83. A devoted husband to Helen of 64 wonderful years. A proud father to Angelo (Nea), Nick (Ana), and Danny (Nadia). Cherished Papou to Jennifer, Elizabeth, Stefan, Alexander, Lucas, and Adam. He will be sadly missed by his sister Sika and his many family members and friends. George...

Dec 23, 2025

Parisa Sadri

May 10, 1971 – December 23, 2025

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Parisa Sadri on December 23, 2025, at the age of 54. Parisa was born in Tehran, Iran on May 10, 1971, to parents Daryoush and Behjat, and was a loving sister to Afshin (Shahnaz) and Arash.

Parisa met the...

Dec 23, 2025

With shattered hearts, we announce that our beloved James (Jim) Wilbert Steadman passed away unexpectedly surrounded by the outpouring love of his family and God.

Jim was a simple man. Yet he leaves behind such a profound, complex, and abundant impact on everyone who had the blessing of knowing him.

In his work as a bus driver, he inspired, uplifted, and cared...

Dec 22, 2025

“ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Adelia Visentin (née Zanella). She was born on March 17, 1934 in Cordenons, Friuli, Italy.

She is now reunited with her parents, Giuseppe and Vanilia , her brother, Gino, and her beloved husband, Francesco. Adelia is survived by her four children: Sergio, Danny, Marilyn (Walter) and Alexander....

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 21, 2025

Clelia Mastrantoni (nee Coratti)

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Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 21, 2025, at the age of 85. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Alfredo. Proud and devoted mother of Peter (Maria), Vince and Velia (Mike Kearns). Beloved Nonna of Gabriel, Roman and Mark. Clelia will be greatly...

Dec 20, 2025

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Nerissa Iacobelli, 49, of Oakville, Ontario, Canada passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 20th, 2025 at Etobicoke General Hospital.

Nerissa was born on July 12th, 1976 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Vittorio and Elvezia Iacobelli. She was a beloved mother to Dante Vigna and a dear sister to Sabrina (Craig) and Arturo (Samaria).

Nerissa...

Dec 20, 2025

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The family is saddened to announce Maria’s sudden passing on December 20, 2025. She will be deeply missed by loving children Maria “Saozinha” and Cesar Pereira, Carlos and Lucy Oliveira, Paulo-Jorge and Lorena Oliveira, Ana-Paula and Messias Cabral, Helena and Paulo Santos, Carla Martinho and Marcio Cedros, Helder Oliveira and Ariel Stevenson, Jose “Joe”...

Dec 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danilo Falcomer, who departed peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Born in Prodolone, Pordenone, Italy, to the late Anselmo Falcomer and Elisa Benvenuto, Danilo was a man of profound character and tireless work ethic. In 1959, he set sail for Canada, carrying with him the dreams of a young immigrant...

Dec 19, 2025

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday December 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Devoted and loving wife of Arnold for 63 wonderful years. Proud mother of Danny (Pina) and Lori (Ron). Cherished Nonna of Gabriella (Fravic), Adrian (Rachele), Nadia (Mike), Daniel, Katia, Cassandra (Caesar) and Madalena. Loving Bis-Nonna of Charlotte. Elisa will be sadly missed...

Dec 18, 2025

Teresa Francavilla (née Cordua), born on February 17, 1939, in Rocca di Neto, Italy, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, surrounded by the love of her family.

Teresa was the devoted wife of the late Francesco Francavilla and a loving and selfless mother. She was predeceased by her beloved son Eugenio, husband of Diana, and is now reunited with...

Dec 18, 2025

Paul Williams passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Colwyn Bay, Wales, he immigrated to Montreal at age 15, carrying a spirit of hard work that defined his life.

His professional life was defined by remarkable loyalty and a "start at the bottom" work ethic, working for over 40 years with the Bank of...

Dec 17, 2025

Mom joined her soul mate Milford Francis Fenwick of 30 years in a peaceful loving embrace with barely a whisper. Predeceased by her second husband Lloyd James Laidlaw.

Only daughter of John Donald Ismond and Lillian Ismond (nee Laidlaw). She grew up on a country farm close to Ashgrove with four feisty brothers. Donald, Bruce, George and Jim were by the...

Dec 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Joao on December 17, 2025 at the age of 74. Joao was born in Portugal on February 27, 1951.

Joao will forever be missed by the love of his life Maria whom he married on December 4, 1976. He was a proud father to three daughters Lesley (Francesco),...

Dec 15, 2025

Michael Manna, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. Michael was born on March 1, 1933 in Toronto to Marianina and Michel, growing up with his 9 brothers and sisters; Mary, Susie, Josie, Pat, Tony, John, Carl, Carmela and Angie. Michael was reunited in passing with his beloved wife, Dorothy. Loving father to Michelle (Bill) McClure and...

Dec 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Giovanni Grando

May 5, 1937 – December 15, 2025

With his dear sister beside him, our beloved Giovanni passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace at the age of 88 at Baycrest Palliative Care, Toronto. Grazia comforted her dear brother with great love and affection.

With humble beginnings in Tiezzo, Italy, where Giovanni grew up on the family farm, this...

Dec 13, 2025

Joseph Carbone was born on July 31, 1948, in Rende, Italy and immigrated to Canada at the age of 10, arriving in North America aboard the MS Saturnia. He settled in Toronto with his parents, Francesco and Adelina Carbone, and grew up alongside his siblings Tony, Olga, and Fausto, building the strong family values that would guide him throughout his...

Dec 13, 2025

PRETE (née Ennis), Mary Assumpta

Passed peacefully away at Baycrest, North York, Ontario, on December 13, 2025, following a brief illness from an aggressive form of cancer.

Mary was born in St John’s, Newfoundland, on August 14, 1955, and was named after her mother. Her middle name, Assumpta, reflects the Catholic Feast of the Assumption, firmly anchoring her naming within the liturgical...