Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Helen Rafuse
Oct 15, 2017
Rafuse, Helen (formerly Russ) – went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at Humber River Hospital. Predeceased by her husband’s William Russ and Richard Rafuse whom she shared 35 years each. Loving mother of Elizabeth Ann Band (William) and Mary Jane Russ. Loving Nana of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cherished sister of John Buliga (Bertha),...
Maria Toarba
Oct 14, 2017
Toarba, Maria Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday October 14, 2017 at the age of 75. Devoted wife of the late Constantin. Proud Mother of Carmen (Nick Malfara) and George. Cherished Maia of Alberto, Cassandra, Edward and Giancarlo. Dear sister of Dumitru (Elisabeth) and Elena (Dumitru). Maria has joined her beloved husband, parents and siblings. She...
Kathleen Gaitskell
Oct 13, 2017
Downey- Gaitskell, Kathleen Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 13th , 2017 at the age of 99. Proud mother of Sheila Perry (Alan), Derek Downey (Lynn), and Irene Stewart (Bev). Loving Grannie of eight grandchildren. Cherished great-grandmother of sixteen great grand-children and adored great great-grandmother to 7 great great-grandchildren. Kathleen will be sadly missed by...
Zlata Jelincic-Rosati
Oct 13, 2017
Zlata Jelincic-Rosati A wonderful mother, sister, and friend left us peacefully on October 13, 2017. All who were privileged to know her will miss her dearly. She is survived by her children Martina (Andreas) and Michele, and by her sister Valentina. She was also a loving wife, predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Giacomo “Jack” in 2014. She was...
Fiorenza Lucentini
Oct 12, 2017
It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Nonna Fiorenza, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 at the age of 81. She will be reunited with her husband Guido in Heaven. Cherished by her children Cathy(Joe), Leroy (Rosie) and Ada (Branko). Will forever be...
Rita McKie
Oct 12, 2017
McKie, Rita May 26, 1937 – October 12, 2017 Passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband John Service “Ian” McKie, and her son Ian Evans McKie. Will be dearly missed by her daughter-in-law Heather and her grandchildren Hayley and Alex. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston...
Wesley Ashton
Oct 12, 2017
ASHTON, Wesley Munro Wes Ashton (b. June 6, 1920) passed away on October 12, 2017, at the age of 97 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ellen (Helen), nee Oster; his children, Gail, Wendy (Eliot), Valerie (John), and Wesley (Diane); his grandchildren, Carrie (Paul), Aaron, Jara, Marcus, Jesse, Jake, Jessica, and Shantel;...
Charles Schembri
Oct 11, 2017
SCHEMBRI, CHARLES - Peacefully at Brampton Civic hospital, on October 11, 2017 in his 87th year. Survived by wife, Riccarda, who he was happily married to for 61 years. Loved and proud of his son and two daughters, Frank (Noreen), Maryann (predeceased by Bob), and Sharon (Peter) and his 2 grandchildren: Melanie (Luke), Derek (Stephanie). Proud great grandfather of Theodore....
Bridget Swirla
Oct 10, 2017
SWIRLA, BRIDGET (nee McGrade) - Peacefully at Kipling Acres, on October 10, 2017 in her 91st year. Predeceased by husband, Nick (1989). Loved and proud of her three sons, Nick (Pat), Paul (Christa) and Michael (Sue) and her 9 grandchildren: Mark (Kasia), Elizabeth (Scott), Erin (Luke), Paula, Ryan (Melissa), Katie, Meagan, Shannon and Michael. Proud great grandmother of 8. Dear...
Denise Embree
Oct 10, 2017
Denise Embree November 12th 1940 to October 10th 2017 Passed away peacefully with family by her side after a very brave and courageous battle with cancer. Very loved daughter of the late Joseph and Leona Chartrand. Dear sister of Ernest, Rita, Denis, Simone, Marcel and late Claire. Loving and supportive wife of Kenneth. Terrific mother in law of Estela. Amazing...
Luigi Dell'Anna
Oct 10, 2017
Dell'Anna, Luigi Gabriele Passed away in his 83rd year peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday October 10, 2017. Luigi leaves to mourn his dear wife Christel (nee Kopatz). Loving father of daughters Loren (Bill Nadeau) and Carin Domke. Predeceased by his son Michael and parents Primo and Lorenza Dell'Anna. Adored grandfather of Christina Foran (Barry Tobin), Emily Freeman & Alexandra...
