Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Mary Leadbetter
Dec 27, 2018
Mary Pauline Leadbetter Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Humber Regional Hospital on Thursday December 27th in her 89th year. Mary was beloved wife of late husband Cy. Predeceased by 2 of her children Kenneth and Darlene and survived by 4 children Melvin, Rocko, Robert and Susan. She was a loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 12...
William "Bill" Reek
Dec 27, 2018
WILLIAM "BILL" REEK An hounorable man who put family first. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ~ A.A. Milne With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Bill Reek while surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 27, 2018; at the age of 85. Beloved husband to Marie Reek for 65 years,...
Cecilia Dalla Riva
Dec 26, 2018
DALLA RIVA, Cecilia nee Simeoni Peacefully on Wednesday December 26th, 2018 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Frederico Dalla Riva. Loving mother of Anna and her husband Michael, Antonio and his wife Donna, and Angelo and his partner Nancy. Cherished nonna of Adam (Serina), Annette (Marco), and Nicole. Great-nonna of Alexander, Eliana, Gabriele, Antonella. Sorely missed...
Rik W. Kubiak
Dec 26, 2018
Rik W. Kubiak (Retired from the Peel Board of Education) With heavy hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Richard (Rik) Kubiak on Wednesday, December 26, 2018; at the age of 70. Beloved and devoted husband to Helen Kubiak for 48 years. Cherished father to Candi (Bill Williams) and missed by his grand-puppy “SaFyre”. Rik was a hard...
Hermano Damaso
Dec 26, 2018
Hermano Pereira Damaso Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the age of 79. Survived by his loving wife Conceicao of 51 years. Cherished father to Nellie (Leo) and Connie (Mike). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Alex, Jacob, Megan, Sarah and the late Zachary and his great grandchild Aria. He will also be missed by...
Gerardo Addesa
Dec 25, 2018
It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our patriarch, Gerardo Addesa. Married to Gerardina (Capobianco) for 56 years. Papa' was extremely proud of his four children: Mina (Filippo Salustri), Frank (Angela), Victor (Deanna) and Pino (Sana Affara). He adored and was so proud of his grandchildren: Gianluca and Alex Salustri, Alyssa and Christopher Addesa,...
Charles Giovanella
Dec 24, 2018
It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Charles Henry Giovanella. Charlie was looking forward to his 100th birthday this coming June. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after visiting with his family at Revera Westside Long Term Care in Etobicoke on December 24, 2018. Charlie was born in Cobalt to the late Joseph Giovanella and Beatrice...
Michele Di Maio
Dec 22, 2018
Di Maio, Michele (Mike) 04 December 1930- 22 December 2018 Born Montoro Superiore, Avellino, Italy After an extended battle with several health issues at Humber River Regional Hospital, Keele site, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Regina (nee Benedet). Cherished father to Roberta (Edo). Proud Nonno to Luke (Amber). Mike will be remembered for his superior tile-setting skills....
Nicola (Nick) Ribezzo
Dec 22, 2018
Nicola (Nick) Ribezzo, 70, of Brampton Ontario passed away, December 22, 2018 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Nick was born January 26th 1948 in the town of Francavilla Fontana , province of Brindisi, region of Puglia. He immigrated to Canada with his Parents and Siblings at the age of eight, where as a young child and throughout his...
Costanzo Greco
Dec 22, 2018
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our father while surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 22, 2018; at the age of 99. Reunited with his late wife Teresa, beloved father of John, Anthony (Angela), Mario and Carlo (Merly). Cherished grandfather to Lisa (Jon), Vanessa, Rachel and Daniella. Costanzo immigrated to Canada following WW II. Later, he...
Domenica Guglielmino
Dec 22, 2018
Domenica Guglielmino passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 88 years old. Pre-deceased by her loving husband of 39 years, Antonino. Loving Mother to Josie (Vince Abate) and Joseph Guglielmino (Mary Dodaro). Grandmother to Paolo Abate (Stephanie Mandrapilias), Sara Abate (Ary Rezvanifar), Anthony Abate (Stephanie Muscat), Nadia Gulgliemino...
Jessie Milner
Dec 21, 2018
Milner, Jessie Lavina Thirkle (Retired piano teacher, A.T.C.M.) Born in Richview, Etobicoke Township on November 21, 1919. Died on December 21, 2018. Wife of the late Frederick Milner (1979) and daughter of the late James and Florence (Tomlinson) Thirkle. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road, Weston on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 12pm –...
Margaret Boersma
Dec 21, 2018
Margaret Boersma of Brampton passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the age of 95. She went to be with her Lord and Saviour. Loving and devoted mother of Cor Boersma of Brampton. She was predeceased by her identical twin sister Tina of California, and brothers Watse, Tjitte, Tjalling of the Netherlands,...
