Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Joseph Bogner
Jan 23, 2025
November 15, 1932 – January 23, 2025
Joseph Bogner, of King City, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife of 70 years, Erna.
Born in Yugoslavia, Joseph experienced a childhood marked by resilience. In 1944, his family was evacuated to Austria, where he trained as an arc welder. In November 1953, Joseph...
Lorne Thomas Henry Smith
Jan 23, 2025
It is with much sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of Lorne in his 73rd year.
Much loved husband of Darlene Crouse. Cherished father of Kimberly, Michael, Danny (deceased), Ryan and Laura (James). Stepfather to Amanda and Travis. Grandpa to Maddie, Lydon, Noah, Ava, Jamieson, Patrick and Johnny. Stepgrandpa to Haley, Hannah, Quinn and Emma. Beloved brother of Linda, Laura...
Rocco D'Addurno
Jan 23, 2025
Rocco D’Addurno
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday January 23, 2025 at the age of 91. Devoted husband of Concetta for 63 wonderful years. Proud father of Leonardo, Mauro and Sergio (Maria). Cherished Nonno of Rocco and Antonio. He will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. Rocco has been reunited with his dear...
Giovanni Di Biase
Jan 22, 2025
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We announce Giovanni Di Biase's passing at 93 with heavy hearts.
Married to his wife Elisabetta for 63 years, Giovanni was a devoted husband and father. He leaves behind his loving children Gianna (Lito), Fiorenzo (Vera), and Maria (Vincenzo), as well as his grandchildren Ariana, Julian, Alexa, Dante, Michael, Alessandro, and Sofia.
He is survived by his...
Restituta Tersigni
Jan 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Restituta Tersigni on January 22, 2025, at the age of 90. She is now reunited with her husband, Berardino and will be held dear in the hearts of her children Franca (Ed) and Jim (Nina); grandchildren Melissa (Joseph), Laura, Andrew, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren Emilia and Leo. She was deeply...
Robert "Bob" Whitman
Jan 22, 2025
It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Whitman on January 22, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Shirley for 61 years, beloved father of Anne (Doug), Janet and Heather (Kevin) and cherished grandfather of Michael, Christine (James), Scottie, Maddie and Mac. He is survived by his brother Charles Haffey, sister Donna...
Harold Fried
Jan 21, 2025
Harold passed away peacefully on January 21, with loved ones by his side, just shy of his 94th birthday. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Alice, children, Karen (Andy), Geoff (Caroline), Allison (Frank) and Lisa, 7 grandchildren, and family in Sweden, Denmark and The Netherlands.
Harold is predeceased by his parents Anders and Victoria and twin brother Harry.
Growing...
Giuseppina Fazio
Jan 21, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Giuseppina Fazio (nee Calio), at the age of 98 on January 21, 2025.
Born in Naso, Sicily, Italy, on January 21, 1927, she emigrated to Canada with her four sons in 1959 arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She and her husband Carmelo established a life in Toronto, Canada for themselves...
Gary Page
Jan 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Page, who left us too soon. Gary was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Kim, and a caring father to his two children, Dylan and Tawny. He dedicated 35 years of his life working at Chrysler, where he made lasting friendships and contributed to the community.
Gary was...
Lucia Di Giorgi
Jan 20, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucia Di Giorgi, at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Born in San Valentino, Abruzzo, Lucia was a proud Italian, who cherished her roots and carried the spirit of her homeland wherever she went. She emigrated to Canada when...
George McKenzie
Jan 19, 2025
George Ulric Hector McKenzie December 19th 1933 -January 19th 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Ulric Hector McKenzie on Sunday January 19th, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his home in Toronto at the age of 91 years old. He now joins his beloved wife, Celeste Icelma McKenzie (nee Shephard) who predeceased him on...
Elizabeth Wrigglesworth-Schmidt
Jan 19, 2025
Elizabeth Wrigglesworth SchmidtJuly 28, 1935 - January 19, 2025
Elizabeth Wrigglesworth Schmidt (nee Bittner) passed peacefully on Sunday January 19, 2025 in Toronto.Born July 28, 1935 Baitzen, Silesia (now Poland), Elizabeth was the youngest of four children in a farming family who were displaced after World War II to Langenburg, West Germany. Following high school she trained as a seamstress and...
Helen Tonus
Jan 19, 2025
Helen Ann Tonus
October 4, 1932 – January 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Helen Tonus (nee Catenacci) on January 19, 2025, in her 92nd year. Helen was born in Toronto on October 4, 1932, to Pietro and Archangela.
Helen is now reunited with her cherished husband Ilario, with whom she shared four...
Marilyn Marshall
Jan 18, 2025
Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday January 18, 2025. Proud and loving mother of Mitzie, Triesha and Alwin and cherished grandmother to 2 beautiful granddaughters. She will be sadly missed by siblings Lorna, Carl, Avis, Berlet, Novlette and Orville. She will be fondly remembered by her dear nieces, nephews and her many family and friends.
Marilyn was...
Aivars Bergs
Jan 18, 2025
Aivars Bergs was born on a seaside farm in Dundaga, Latvia on October10, 1931 and passed away peacefully, aged 93, at Brampton Civic Hospitalon January 18, 2025, following a few months of declining health. A manof deep and steadfast Christian faith, a loving husband and a devotedfather, he will be sorely missed by his wife of 65 years, Anita, hischildren,...
Linda Sharon Pyper
Jan 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Sharon Pyper on January 17th, 2025 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease. Linda truly knew what it was to help others and will be remembered for her many friends and family she was there for at their worst times. Her radiant smile...
Michael Charles Wademan
Jan 17, 2025
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It is with extreme sadness and surprise that we announce the passing of Michael Charles Wademan (Maui Mike, Big Guy, Coach Mike and his favourite title Papa). He was born on October 15, 1955, and passed peacefully in his sleep on January 17, 2025, following an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with his devoted and loving...
Giovanna Giuliano-Turco
Jan 17, 2025
Our dearest Giovanna passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 64. Gio loved her family and friends fiercely. Born on April 18th, 1960, Giovanna was the daughter of Cesina Giancola and Paolo Giuliano. Giovanna was the matriarch of our family and she will be deeply missed. Giovanna is survived by her husband...
Edmée Moir
Jan 16, 2025
Moir, Edmée
March 4, 1942 – January 16, 2025
Edmée Moir, née Levasseur, passed away peacefully at the Toronto Western Hospital on January 16, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Edmée was raised in a family of nine children. In her early twenties, she left home to begin her career as...
