Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Idalina Almeida
Apr 19, 2018
Idalina Emperatriz Almeida Veliz passed away peacefully on Thursday April 19, 2018 at the age of 93. Idalina was born on October 20, 1924 in Nobol, Ecuador to the late Antonio and Emperatriz Veliz. After dedicating her youth to raising her many siblings, nieces and nephews, Idalina began her own family when she married her husband, the late Rafael Enrique...
Francisco De Sales
Apr 19, 2018
Francisco “Xico” Ribeiro De Sales, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 19th, 2018, at the age of 61. Francisco was born on January 24th, 1957 in Altares, Terceira, Azores, to José and Filomena (Ribeiro) De Sales. He immigrated with his parents to Toronto at 20 years of age, and soon after began his successful 40-year career as...
Major Miriam Evenden
Apr 16, 2018
Major Miriam A. Evenden was Promoted to Glory on Monday April 16, 2018 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Major Kenneth Evenden, mother of Karen (George) Williams, Barbara (Colm) Evenden-Bartley, Catherine Evenden & Major Neil (Merrilee) Evenden. Grandmother of David & Brian (Deliah) Williams, Ian (Courtney) & Mark Evenden, Great-Grandmother of Hayden & Jordyn Williams and Collins...
John Breen
Apr 16, 2018
The last Breen of his generation, “Papa Jack” passed away suddenly Monday afternoon after just having celebrated his 89th Birthday with family & friends on Saturday, April 14th. He will now join his father Edward, mother Margaret, younger brother William and sister Verna in the heavens above. " Rest in Peace Papa "
Shirley May Johnston
Apr 15, 2018
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley May Johnston (nee Gray) on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in her 90th year. Shirley is now reunited with her late husband Grant (2009). Beloved mother to Stephen (Laura), Deborah Baker (David) and Jeanette Waud (Peter). Cherished Nanny to Jennifer (Jeff), Lorraine (Greg), Ryan (Lindsey), Jeremy (Megan) and Grant (Kathy). Doting...
Domenica "Chella" Tricarico
Apr 15, 2018
TRICARICO, DOMENICA “Chella” (nee SABINO) Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 at the Toronto Western Hospital at the age of 62. Loving wife of Francesco for 42 wonderful years. Loving and devoted mother of Angelo (Michelle) and Connie. Proud and caring Nonna to Francesco, Antonio, Nicholas, Gianluca, Isabella and Matteo. Domenica is survived and loved by her mother Maria...
Giovanna MacLean
Apr 14, 2018
Marjorie Giovanna MacLean (nee Campo) died peacefully April 14, 2018 in her 89th year. Giovanna was born November 4th,1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her father, Alfredo Campo, was originally from Italy and her mother, Thelma Bradburn, was raised in Winnipeg where Giovanna spent happy early years with her extended family and enjoying summers at The Lake of the Woods. Within ten...
John Calnan
Apr 14, 2018
John Calnan (March 20, 1940 – April 14, 2018.) “One of the greats”, John passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 14 surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband to Clare (nee Dutton) for 47 years. Loving father to Michael (Liako), Thomas, Mary-Claire, Colleen (Leo), and Denis. Playful and devoted grandfather to Maya, Noah, and Willa. John was much...
Maria Sferra
Apr 14, 2018
Sferra, Maria Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday April 14th, 2018 at the age of 72. Devoted wife of Vincenzo of 46 wonderful years. Proud mother of Pina (George). Donato (Margarita) and Nadia (Peter). Cherished Nonna of Veronica, Simona, Alexandra, Christian, Christina, Venessa and Vincent. Maria will be sadly missed by her...
William "Bill" Vincent
Apr 13, 2018
Passed away peacefully at Ian Anderson House on Friday April 13, 2018, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill will be forever loved and cherished by Stella, his wife of 54 years, daughters Lisa Vincent (Brad), and Cathy Scott (Dan), grandsons Zac, Josh, and Noah. Survived by his sister Jean, and niece Louise, of England....
Elizabeth Strathdee
Apr 12, 2018
After lengthy complications from an unfortunate accident, Elizabeth Anne Strathdee, (nee Ysselstyn) in her 88th year, passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She is predeceased by her husband Donald Strathdee, her sister Alexandra (Saunie) Hunter, and survived by her brother John Boucher (Sonia), her niece Jain McMillan (Paul) nephew John Hunter (Christa) and her...
Enzo Martini
Apr 12, 2018
Mr. Enzo Martini (November 23, 1923 – April 12, 2018. Toronto, Ontario - Canada) Character informs the choices of our life, crafting in part our destiny and that of those we love. Born into conditions of harsh economic realities, our beloved father exemplified the values of integrity, love, devotion, humility, hard work, pride in a job well done, ingenuity, open-mindedness...