Obituaries


Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan

Riccarda Schembri

Riccarda Schembri

Dec 11, 2024

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Riccarda (Ida) Schembri, on December 11, 2024, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her family in her final moments and is at peace.

She will forever be remembered by her children, Frank and his wife Noreen, Mary Ann and...

Dave Simmons

Dave Simmons

Dec 11, 2024

With profound sadness, we share the passing of David (Dave) Simmons on December 11, 2024. Dave was the devoted husband of his beloved wife, Heather, a loving father, stepfather and father-in-law to Ilicia and Mack, Josh, Eric and Katie, Michelle and Jonathan, and Michael and Michelle. He was the cherished Zaidie of Sadie, Avery, Jayden, Jesse, Zoe, Erin, Ben, Emma,...

Mariano Massimo DeMarco

Mariano Massimo DeMarco

Dec 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow to announce the sudden passing of our beloved friend, ‘Max’, who leaves behind his loving family. May he rest in peace.  

If you would like to leave a condolence message on Mr. DeMarco's memorial page, it would be appreciated by the family.

Giovannina Sinopoli

Giovannina Sinopoli

Dec 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Giovannina Sinopoli, who died at the age of 97 on December 9, 2024. Born in Gagliato Catanzaro on February 1, 1927. 

Predeceased by her husband Frank (2020), brothers Antonio, Salvatore, Domenico, and Nicola, Sisters Raffaela and Maria. She is survived by her sister Giuseppina.

Fondly remembered by her sons...

Rose Marie Santagato

Rose Marie Santagato

Dec 9, 2024

(nee Papalia) 

March 29, 1923 - December 9, 2024 

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful, feisty, and most beloved Mom and Grammy whose death we do not mourn, but whose 101 years of life we celebrate. She is now reunited with Chuck (2002), our Dad and the love of her life. 

Rose was the youngest of eight...

Angela Kagias

Angela Kagias

Dec 8, 2024

Sunrise April 10th 1987 - Sunset December 8, 2024 

 Angela Kagias started her journey to the spirit world on December 8, 2024. She will be deeply missed by her family and loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Patricia Debassige and (late) Louie Kagias. Older sister to (late) Brandon and (late) Kyle Debassige and loving mother to Nathan and Marcus...

Santo Virginio Martini

Santo Virginio Martini

Dec 8, 2024

He lived a full life with great dignity and respect and so it is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Santo with his wife Ann (O’Dell) and his family at his side. His influence upon his son Paul (Elizabeth), daughter Donna (Gary) and son John (Susan) was lifelong, and we are all so grateful to have experienced...

Marsha Heather Pinkney

Marsha Heather Pinkney

Dec 8, 2024

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December 11, 1954 - December 8, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marsha Heather Pinkney (nee Speed). Marsha passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, just days shy of her 70th birthday, after a long and arduous battle with cancer.

Marsha was born in Toronto on December 11, 1954 to George and...

Jaime Tamor

Jaime Tamor

Dec 8, 2024

The family has provided the opportunity to view a Live Stream of the Funeral Service from the comfort of your own home. We are pleased to provide this complimentary service for those watching remotely. Please be aware this is not a professionally edited video and is happening in real time. You may experience network (internet) failures and/or local signal issues....

Robert Pilla

Robert Pilla

Dec 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Pilla on December 7th, 2024, at the age of 54. We remember the many lives Robert has touched and hold his memory close to our hearts. 

Robert was a devoted and caring father to Christina and Olivia and a cherished son of the late Franco and Christina Pilla. He was a beloved...

Helen "Wanda" Halliday

Helen "Wanda" Halliday

Dec 6, 2024

Helen “Wanda” Halliday, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Woodbridge, surrounded by the ones she loved sharing fond memories of a life well lived. She passed in her 85th year but as she put it, she was only 18 plus, and the plusses were hers. 

Wanda leaves behind and will be missed...

Daniela Chemello

Daniela Chemello

Dec 6, 2024

Daniela Chemello

September 2, 1964 - December 6, 2024

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It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Daniela Chemello (nee Spina), on December 6, 2024, with her family and friends by her side.Daniela was born in Toronto, raised and lived in Woodbridge. She was the esteemed middle child of Cosmo and Anna...

Elia Dominga Lopez

Elia Dominga Lopez

Dec 5, 2024

The family has provided the opportunity to view a Live Stream of the Funeral Service from the comfort of your own home. We are pleased to provide this complimentary service for those watching remotely. Please be aware this is not a professionally edited video and is happening in real time. You may experience network (internet) failures and/or local signal issues....

Fernando Giannetti

Fernando Giannetti

Dec 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fernando Giannetti at the age of 82.

Reunited in heaven with his son Domenic. Loving father to Tony, Laura, and Julia (Andrzej). Cherished Nonno to Presley, Anthony, and Adrian. Predeceased by his parents and sisters. 

Fernando will be dearly missed by all his friends and family. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations...

Amo Daldoss

Amo Daldoss

Dec 4, 2024

March 21, 1930 – December 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Amo Daldoss, who peacefully left us in his own bed on the morning of December 4th, 2024.

 Amo was born on March 21st, 1930, in the Italian alpine village of Vermiglio in the province of Trentino. Amo will be forever missed by his beloved wife...

Charles Wakefield

Charles Wakefield

Dec 3, 2024

CHARLES (CHUCK) TOWNSLEY WAKEFIELD (aka “Coach”, “Ros’ husband” and other terms of endearment from time to time).

Born in Toronto, July 10, 1947 

Died in Toronto, Tuesday December 3, 2024.

77 years plus. A good long run some would say, but not long enough for those who knew him.

His talents were evident from the time he was just a kid. A student and...

Anna Demme

Anna Demme

Dec 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anna Demme announces her passing on December 2, 2024, at her home in Brampton, at the age of 91.

Born in Kinebitz, Czech. on April 16, 1933, Anna lived a full and remarkable life and was forever grateful for the opportunities she received after immigrating to Canada at the tender age of...

Emilia Gentile

Emilia Gentile

Dec 2, 2024

Emilia Gentile (nee Belmonte)

June 25, 1931 – December 2, 2024

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Emilia Gentile. Emilia passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 2, 2024 in her 93rd year. She was born in Campochiaro, Campobasso, Italy on June 25, 1931 to the...

Norman Purdie

Norman Purdie

Dec 1, 2024

We are providing the ability for the Funeral Service to be watched from the comfortof your own home - Click here to watch the service

Norman Joseph Purdie, B.A, M.EdFebruary 17, 1931 - December 1, 2024 

After a life well-lived, our father, grandfather, husband, principal, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully in his 94th year at Weston Terrace Care Community after a...

Mario Cappuccitti

Mario Cappuccitti

Dec 1, 2024

Mario Cappuccitti 

March 29, 1933 – December 1, 2024

On December 1, 2024, Mario Cappuccitti, 91, of North York, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 29, 1933, in Sora, Frosinone, Italy, Mario married his first true love, Clelia, and together they emigrated to Toronto, Canada, where they built a life together, raised a family, and established...

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