Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

Gordon Andrew Hefford Passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord at Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering Hospital encircled by his family and enfolded in their love on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the age of 52. Born to proud parents Selby (Heff) and (the late) Flora Hefford and four adoring sisters, Gordon filled his family with much joy and pride throughout...

Jul 30, 2018

Codispoti, Carmela Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday July 30, 2018 at the age of 95. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe. Proud mother of the late Nick (surviving wife Victoria), Vicki (Allan Palmer), Antonietta ( Giuseppe Tricarico) and Mario (Angela). Cherished Nonna of Angela, Martin (Gabriella), Josephine, Michelle (Kelly), Brad (Lisa), John (Joanne), Tony (Angela),...

Jul 30, 2018

Maria Verrilli March 3, 1934 – July 30, 2018 Our mom peacefully passed away at the age of 84 in her home with family by her side. Beloved wife of Giuseppe and mother to Anne (Robert Antolini) and Mario (Aggie Verrilli) and cherished Nonna to Michael, Mark, Julia and Sabrina. Dear sister of Rosina, the late Michele, the late Leonardo...

Jul 30, 2018

Ricci, Angelo Passed away in his home in Florida on July 20, 2018. Loving son of Livio and the late Filomena. Cherished father of Nicole, Matthew and Christopher. Proud nonno to Hayden and Jackson. Dear brother of Michael, Stephen and Christopher. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home,...

Jul 29, 2018

Jul 28, 2018

Sergio Cover, 81, of North York, ON, succumbed to lung cancer at Etobicoke General Hospital on July 28, 2018 surrounded by those who loved him most. Sergio was born on December 9, 1936 in Pordenone, Italy and was preceded in death by his father, Ferruccio Cover and his mother, Elizabetta (Tondat) Cover. He is survived by his wife of 57...

Jul 27, 2018

Jul 27, 2018

Palu, Fiorina 1935-2018 Peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday July 27, 2018 at the age of 82. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe (June 30, 2013). Proud mother of Mara Visentin and Louie Palu. Cherished Nonna of Elise and Andrew. Fiorina will be greatly missed by her many friends and family here and in Italy, Argentina and France. “Forever...

Jul 27, 2018

Leslie Frederick Fontaine (the original Hipster) passed surrounded by family in is beloved room at Sunnybrook Veterans Retirement home, Toronto on Friday, July 27th in his 93rd year. He will be fondly remembered as an inventor, woodworker, genius, collector and proud Canadian. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jacqueline (neé Middleton), daughters Susan (Robert Lawson) and Lynn...

Jul 27, 2018

Giovanni Di Marco Nato a Salerno in “Vietri Sul Mare”, il 17 di Gennaio, 1940, vise in una famiglia di umili origini. Suo padre Francesco era operaio, la madre Anna Ferraro era casalinga, ma spesso coltivava la terra, allevando anche 10 figli. Giovanni segui’ la scuola dell’ obbligo a Persano nella stessa provincia in cui era nato , poi nel...

Jul 26, 2018

Cerone, Nicoletta Peacefully passed away with family by her side, on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Woodbridge Vista at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Loreto. Loving mother to Santina (Late Frank) Late Esther (Placido), Fernanda, and Anna (Giancarlo) Proud nonna to Joanne (Maurizio), Loreto (Rosalba) Liana (Omar) Rosanne (Adam) Sarah (Michael) and bis-nonna to 11. She...

Jul 26, 2018

RALPH WINTER died July 26, 2018 in Cambridge; born July 26, 1957 in Toronto. Ralph was a dedicated father and husband, an honourable businessman, and passionate artist. He started by developing and manufacturing cooling fans for the Apple II, electronics, office accessories, and metal fabricating for clients Federal Pioneer, Faber-Castell, and Dominion Blueline. He went on to create wrought iron...

Jul 26, 2018

Tucker, Richard October 27, 1948 – July 26, 2018 After a long struggle with cancer, we are sad to announce that Rick passed peacefully on July 26, 2018 at the age of 69. Born in Toronto to the late Ivan and Alberta Tucker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Louise. Cherished brother of Jackie, late Susan...

Jul 26, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Tena Klumpenhouwer Passed peacefully in her sleep at Holland Christian Home, Grace Manor on July 25, 2018. Born in the Netherlands, October 17, 1937. Immigrated to Canada in June 1951. Married Henry Klumpenhouwer, August 17, 1957. Together they had 4 children. Loving mother of Jane (Bob), Bill (Trish), Pat (Jack), Tracey (predeceased Don). Cherished grandma and great grandma of 16...

Jul 24, 2018

Jul 23, 2018

Ignazio Pipia was born to Ignazia Bica and Gaspare Pipia on May 5 1932 in Paparelli (Valderice), Trapani, Sicily. He emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1953? and married his true love and late wife Nunziatina Cunsolo. Ignazio will forever be remembered by his loving sons Reno (Elizabeth) Pipia and Jack (Jackie) Pipia, his grandchildren Serena (William) Mongomery, Danielle (Joshua) Barber,...

Jul 23, 2018

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Joseph Kolanko on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved husband to Camilla “Cami” Kolanko for 67 years of marriage. Loving father to Michael (Helen), Stanley (Theresa), Ted (Linda) and Diane (Drew). Cherished grandfather of Rhea, Jennifer, Jason, Sarah, Stefan, Rysiek, Jakob, the late Marek and great grandchildren...

Jul 23, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Dunnville, Ontario. Mike was born March 28, 1937 in Arran, Saskatchewan to Steve and Kataryna (Smielsky) Pronyk. He followed his brothers to Toronto, Ontario in his early years where he worked at Seiberling Rubber Company followed by Goodyear Canada for many years until he took...

Jul 23, 2018

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Jan Geertse on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the age of 89. Beloved husband to Dorothy (nee- Hetherington) Geertse for 60 years of marriage. Loving father to Pam (Michael) and cherished grandfather to David (Andree-Anne) and Rebecca. Dear brother to Nell Hoekvandijke and brother-in-law to Truss Geertse both from the Netherlands....