Obituaries


Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan

Leonardus De Rooy

Leonardus De Rooy

Jul 25, 2014

Leonardus De Rooy Leo was born in Oud Gastel, Brabant on January 26, 1925, the youngest of seven siblings. His memories of the war were often humorous. One story told of his horse being confiscated by a Nazi officer. He and his father then had to drag their milk cart, along with a worthless German receipt, all the way home!...

Marie Smith

Marie Smith

Jul 24, 2014

Born in Renton, Dumbartonshire, Scotland – Passed peacefully with her family by her side at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, in her 71st year.Wife and soul-mate to Edward Alan Smith, loving mother to Mark and Adrian and their wives Paula (Mark) and Valerie (Adrian). Cherished Nana to Trenton, Jack, Rachel, Julia and Gabriella. Marie and Alan were married in Scotland...

Maria Pandolfi

Maria Pandolfi

Jul 24, 2014

Maria was born on March 27, 1936 in the city of Terracina, in the province of Latina, in Italy. She passed on Thursday July 24th 2014, peacefully and comfortably in her home, in Mississauga, as she had wanted. Maria had endured a good deal of pain and suffering over the last couple of years, starting with her dementia and then...

Charles Moore

Charles Moore

Jul 24, 2014

MOORE, Charles Richard “Dick” Passed away on July 24, 2014 at the Brampton Civic Hospital. Loving husband of the late Margaret. Beloved Step-Dad to Greg (Lisa) and Warren (Debbie). Will be missed by his six loving grandchildren. Brother of Jean O’Brien (Jack) and predeceased by Percy and Katie. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and many family...

Jane Atwell

Jane Atwell

Jul 23, 2014

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23 July, 2014 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Bhonia & Charles Henry (deceased). Mother of Aubert & Rawdon Atwell, Marilyn Langley & Angela Beckles Mother-in-law of Ti & Angela Atwell and Ken Langley. Grand-mother of Nadia, Harella, Damian, Melissa, Lisa, Naylon, Akasha, Aria & Aaron. Great grandmother of 9. Great,...

Beatrice Ann Ragona

Beatrice Ann Ragona

Jul 23, 2014

Ragona, Beatrice Ann Was born in Dunoon, Scotland on September 22nd, 1945. She passed away peacefully at the Toronto Grace Health Centre on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Ann courageously and stubbornly fought a long battle with Cancer but the disease finally overwhelmed her. She will be missed by her children Shirley, Paul and Christopher and grand children to Karly, Alysha,...

Sebastian Stegmann

Sebastian Stegmann

Jul 23, 2014

Stegmann: Sebastian Passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 23rd, 2014 at the age of 92. Survived by Anna Stegmann. Loving father of Irene Grosvenor, Monika Stegmann, Anita Gagnon, Michael Stegmann (Mariana) and Peter Stegmann (Jane). Dear Opa of Nigel, Dane, Christine, Emily, Scott, Alexander, Matthew, Benjamin, Jessica and Robert and great grandfather of Sophia. Sebastian is also survived by family...

Rosario Alongi

Rosario Alongi

Jul 21, 2014

Rosario Alongi. Born in Palermo, Sicily on July 27, 1931. Passed away peacefully at home, on July 21, 2014. Devoted husband of Maria for 58 years. Very loyal and committed father to Antonietta (Domenico Sbergio), Francesca (Michele Peluso) and Margherita (Gary Maxwell). Cherished ‘Nonno” to Mattia (Robertino), Stefano (Kelsey), Adele, Rosario, Francesco, Joseph, Daniel and Isabella, and “Bis-Nonno” to Vienna,...

Dr. Zdenek B. Pristupa

Dr. Zdenek B. Pristupa

Jul 21, 2014

It is with great sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Dr. Zdenek Pristupa on July 21, 2014. Beloved True Companion of Loris for over 30 years and loving father of Tan-ya. You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back....

Rosa Ronchi

Rosa Ronchi

Jul 20, 2014

RONCHI, Rosa Maria (nee Federici) Peacefully on Sunday July 20, 2014 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Rino Ronchi (July 23, 2013). Loving father of Arturo “Art” and his wife Barbra. Cherished grandma of Nicholette, Jacquelynn, and Michael. Dear great-grandma of Jayde, Justin, and Alyssa. Fondly remembered by her brothers Nicola (the late Rosa), Vito (Giovanina),...

Frederick Dearborn

Frederick Dearborn

Jul 20, 2014

Dearborn, Fred – peacefully on Sunday, July 20th, 2014 at the Scarborough General Hospital in his 87th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Muriel. Dear father of Susan (John) Lapello, Sandra (Robert Byers), Mark (Lexi) and Shari (Mike Troupe). Cherished grandpa of Lauryn, Sarah, Amanda, Kate and Everett. At Fred’s request, a private family funeral was held. In lieu of...

Joto (Peter) Kiosevski

Joto (Peter) Kiosevski

Jul 20, 2014

Kiosevski, Joto (Peter) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 79. Predeceased by his adored wife Ekaterini, who passed away two short weeks ago. Treasured father of Helen and John. Beloved grandfather of Tristan. Survived by his loving sister Tipa. Doting uncle to Chris and Dan. Predeceased by his brothers Stasi, Kosta, Donie and his...

Giovanni Vacca

Giovanni Vacca

Jul 19, 2014

Vacca, Giovanni Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19th, 2014 at the age of 78. Devoted husband of Liliana of 58 wonderful years. Proud father of Eleonardo (Mary), Agatha and Joe (Cinzia). Cherished nonno of Lily (Todd), Barbara, Paul John, Lucas and Julia. “Forever in our hearts”. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671...

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