Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Lorenza Kovach
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...
Bhagwandai "Betty" Torrezao
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....
Michele Magnante
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...
George Thadickal
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
Raffaele Di Palma
May 1, 2020
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...
Eardley Benskin
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...
Jannetje "Jane" Bovenberg
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:...
Helen Sartor
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...
Angela Pastore
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...
Grenville Hart
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...
Winnifred Rowe
Apr 30, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Winnifred Vincella Rowe, on Thursday April 30th, 2020 in Toronto, ON in her 96th year. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care she received from the staff at Altamont Care Community during her final years. Winnifred was born in Clarendon, Jamaica on March 18, 1924 to mother...
Selvyn Williams
Apr 29, 2020
Selvyn Augustus Williams January 25th, 1939 - April 29th, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Selvyn Williams. Selvyn quietly passed away at his home on April 29th, 2020 at the age of 81. He was predeceased by his wife Viris Williams, last child Delano Williams, daughter-in-law Jacqueline Price-Williams and brother Hubert Williams. Selvyn was...
Michael Marraccini
Apr 29, 2020
Michele Marraccini October 24, 1967 – April 29, 2020 Sadly, Michele Marraccini passed away on April 29th at Etobicoke General Hospital. Mike was predeceased by his loving parents Franco and Maria. He will be greatly missed by his brothers Giuseppe and Roberto (Joy), his niece and nephew, and extended family. Mike loved life and his work with Community Living Toronto....
Martino Bellio
Apr 29, 2020
Our hearts are breaking open with love, gratitude and sorrow for our beautiful husband and father. Nino died peacefully with his loving wife of 63 years by his side, after spending time alone with each of his daughters. He will always be beloved by Angelina, his wife, his daughters Myrna, Lorena and Linda, his sons-in-law John D’Aloisio and Domenic Sicilia,...
