Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

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Rita Batthish: 

Apr 19, 1945 – Feb 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rita Batthish, a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, and a pillar of our family. She joined the Lord on Feb 12, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Rita enjoyed...

Feb 12, 2024

Pina (Giuseppina) Gidaro (née Laviola) – July 13, 1948 – February 12, 2024

 

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the passing of our amazing, beautiful, beloved mother and nonna, Pina Gidaro. She was the daughter of both Marcello Laviola (deceased) and Maria Laviola, wife to Alfredo (“Alfie”) Gidaro (deceased), mother of Rosemarie (Wayne Hines), Burt...

Feb 12, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Humber Meadows Long Term Care.  Luigi was born in Azzano Decimo, Pordenone, Italy on May 21, 1929.

Devoted husband of the late Giuseppina.   Loving father of Serena (Arthur Borghese).  Cherished nonno of Celeste (Gianluca) and Julian (Ariana). 

Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Highway 7 (west...

Feb 12, 2024

James “Jim” McDoulton

Passed away after a long and full life on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Etobicoke General Hospital in his 94th year.

Predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Noreen (nee Gill). Loving father of the late Carol (the late Richard) Bent and Jim (Dianne Coleman and Joanna Norton) McDoulton.  Dear grandpa of Roly (Laura) Bent and Michael...

Feb 12, 2024

 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Giuseppe Mario Nervo in his 99th year.  Mario, as he was known to all, was born in Loria di Treviso, Italy on November 21, 1925 and immigrated to Canada in October 1951 to start a new life. Mario was a skilled bricklayer and, together with his wife of 69 years,...

Feb 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we the family announce the passing of our mother, Joan Helen Pauline Frost (Lewis) on February 11,2024 at the age of 93. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Mom was a devoted wife, loving mother, wonderful grandmother and great grandmother.Left to mourn are her children, sons Blake(Patti), Brian (Sharon), Stewart...

Feb 11, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of Laurant (Larry) Leblanc, at the age of 88 years young, on Sunday, February 11, at North York General Hospital in Toronto. Larry being blind/deaf/mute was a proud member of the CNIB family for whom he worked for many years until his retirement. He was a strong advocate for rights and betterment of the...

Feb 11, 2024

CADAS, Peter

It is with great sadness that we mourn his passing peacefully at home on Sunday February 11th, 2024 at the age of 98.Beloved husband of Koula  (nee Alexiou) for almost 68 years.  Loving proud father of George and Chris.

Cherished Pappou of Peter, Joseph, Pierce, Nicholas, Chris Stefan, Tristan, and Sebastian whom he loved with all of his heart.He was...

Feb 10, 2024

Feb 10, 2024

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Ferdinando Alati



Ferdinando Alati passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday February 10, 2024 at the age of 94. He was the devoted husband of the late Renata Maria. He was the proud father of Pat, Frank, Rita (Tony) and Linda (Peter) and the cherished Nonno of Stefano (Daniella), Christina, Sebastian, Gabriel,...

Feb 9, 2024

A LIFE WELL LIVEDOn February 9th, 2024 Alberto Juvenal Fernandez, loving husband, father and brother passed away peacefully in the City of Brampton. Alberto is survived by his loving wife Margarita of 50 years, their children Alberto, Leonardo, Vanessa and Stephan, grandchildren Aaliyah, Lucas, Gabriel, Selena, Mia, Gianna and Camila. Alberto fought his battle against Parkinsonism and Dementia for 19 long...

Feb 9, 2024

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Ida Cavalieri 

June 4, 1962 – February 9, 2024

Surrounded by her loving family, Ida passed unexpectedly on Friday February 9, 2024.

Devoted wife of 38 years to her beloved, Gino. A loving and cherished mom to Giovanna (Anthony), Julia (Victor) and Robert. Adored and admired Nonna to all her precious grandchildren: Victor, Lorenzo, Rocco and Romeo who absolutely...

Feb 8, 2024

Goldie Ellen Stewart

August 15, 1938 – February 8, 2024

Goldie Ellen Stewart peacefully passed away on February 8th, 2024 at the Deerwood Creek Community, Toronto at the age of 85.

Goldie is reconnected in heaven with lifelong friend Neil Sullivan. 

Beloved mother to David (Teresa) Laureen (Ernest) and Brenda. Loving grandmother of 12 Grandchildren, 21 great~grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons. Dear sister...

Feb 8, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Joao Luis Baganha who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 8, 2024, at the age of 88.Joao was survived by his loving wife Maria and four children, Anna Barranquiero (Mario), John Baganha (DonnaLee), Lucie Imbiscuso (Roberto), and Robert Baganha (Andrea). Joao will be dearly missed by his nine...

Feb 7, 2024

Michael John Manley

August 28, 1950 – February 7, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michael John Manley on February 7, 2024.

Michael’s life was well-lived. He was kind, brilliant and had an amazing sense of humour that always brightened the day.

Michael was the proud father of Julian and Evelyn and Julian’s partner, Sarah Dunne. He was...

Feb 6, 2024

Douglas H. Wells, 88, of Peterborough England, passed away on February 6, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario. He was born on July 13, 1935 in Peterborough, England.

Douglas is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Wells, and their children: Geoffrey Wells, Stephen Wells, and Jennifer Wells (Martin Arndt). He is also survived by his siblings: Joan George, Peter Wells, Bernard Wells, and...

Feb 5, 2024

Jose Andres “Cacho” Villalba, August 4, 1957 – February 5, 2024. Andres passed peacefully in his 66th year at Humber River Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father, Ramon Villalba, mother, Maria de los Angeles Chorro Roger, brothers Guillermo, Marcelo, and brother-in-law Miguel, all of Argentina, mother-in-law Natalina, father-in-law Gabriele, and brother-in-law Dani all of Canada.

Survived...

Feb 5, 2024

Eileen Joan Annabelle “nee Magnacca” Passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024 at the age of 92.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, John (2009).

Loving mother of Susan Marie Smercek (Klaus), Ron (Anna Maria) Annabelle and Paul (Alison) Annabelle.

Beloved grandma of Alyssa Marie, John Anthony, Laura Jean, Emily Louise, Natalie Joy and great grandson Marcus Giovanni.

Eileen is predeceased by her siblings...

Feb 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Vanda Battiston who passed away on February 5th, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. Vanda was the cherished wife of the late Bruno. She was the loving mother of Paola (Frank), Franco (Nadia) and Loris (Rachel).  The proud Nonna of Bruno, Giuliana, Steven, Cassandra and Daniela. She will...

Feb 4, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mark William Pengilly, affectionately known as “Seagully”, on Feb 4, 2024, in his 73rd year. Mark passed peacefully at Hospice Vaughan with family by his side. In memory of Mark, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Operation Smile Canada, a charity close to his heart. We will miss...