Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Jean "Jeanie" Mertinz
Jan 14, 2024
Jean Mertinz passed away peacefully on January 14 2023, at Burton Manor in Brampton. Jean is pre-deceased by her mother, Jean, Barbara Mertinz, and her father, Frank Philip Mertinz. Jean is also survived by her son, Sean (Annie Pelletier), her brother, Frank Mertinz (Lisa), her brother, Fred Mertinz (Brenda) and her sister, Janet Pleadwell (Alton). Jean will be sadly missed...
Pasqualina Delle Donne
Jan 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pasqualina Delle Donne who passed away at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital on January 14, 2024. Born to Viola and Michaelangelo Vacca of Castel Pizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy on April 5, 1945.
Pasqualina was the cherished wife of Ugo for almost five decades. She was the loving mother of Libero (Franca)...
Alfreda Wenzel
Jan 13, 2024
Alfreda Wenzel – 06/19/28 – 01/13/24
Alfreda Johanna Maria (nee Ebner) Wenzel passed away surrounded by family at Sunrise Senior Living in Mississauga on January 13, 2024, after struggling with dementia for four years.
Alfreda was born in Leoben, Styria, Austria. She was the second daughter of Aloisia Platzner and Rudolf Ebner. She leaves behind her brother Rudolf of Gai, Austria. Alfreda...
Joao Duarte De Sousa
Jan 13, 2024
Suddenly, at his residence on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Joao was in his 62nd. Year. Loving brother of Salome Freitas (David), Lourdes De Sousa (Nicolau), Ana Revoredo (Henry), and Mario De Sousa. Predeceased by brothers Carlos and Jose, and by his parents Maria and Manuel De Sousa. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews Paulo, Elizabeth, Sonia, Jenny, Kevin, Ashley, Monica...
Cecile Clodagh Phelps
Jan 11, 2024
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It is with deep sadness that the family of Cecile Clodagh Phelps, 87, of Brampton, Ontario announces her passing on Wednesday, January 11, 2024.
Born to Cecil and Eva Rawle in 1936 in Dominica, W.I., she moved to United Kingdom in early adulthood to pursue a career in nursing and it was there she met and married...
Charmian Watts
Jan 11, 2024
It's with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Charmian (Main/ Charlie). Charmian is survived by her mother Mary Ellen Watts (late Bruce Watts) , her sister Dawn Watts, her aunts, uncle, cousins and extended family. May you rest in peace without any pain. Run in the meadows and gardens with Mady, Lucy and Tucker. Till...
Cristovao Pedro Cabral
Jan 11, 2024
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Cristovao Pedro Cabral
August 1, 1932-January 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Cristovao (Chris), while surrounded by his family in his 92nd year.
To the man who started our family, bestowed upon us our last name, rests with his soulmate and best friend for 64 years,...
Laura Ann Pasut
Jan 9, 2024
Laura Ann Pasut (née Morson)
Laura welcomed everyone in her life with a warm smile and a comforting hug. To her, family and friends were the priority, and a stranger was merely a friend that she had not yet met. She was a ray of sunshine to all and will be deeply missed.
Born and raised in Toronto,...
Olinda Maria de Medeiros
Jan 9, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Olinda Maria De Medeiros on Tuesday, January 9th. She was a Devoted Wife to Manuel De Medeiros. Loving mother to Linda, Chantel, Westlee (Lesley), Timothy (Andrea) and Immanuel (Becky). Cherished Vavo to Tatyana, Ceianah, Murciano, Noah, Landon, Brielle, Zayden and Cruz. Predeceased by her Parents Natalia and Elias Medeiros and her...
Manuel Franco Caetano
Jan 9, 2024
Beloved husband of Helena Amaral Caetano. Loving father of Mitchell and Kevin Caetano. Dear son-in-law of Jorgina Amaral.
Manuel will also be missed by his siblings Joe Caetano (Osana), Maria Ines Silva (John), Noemia Amaral (Joe) and Cidalia Moonilall (Paul).
Predeceased by his parents Ernesto Caetano and \Maria da Conceicao Franco and his brother Marcelino Caetano.
He will also be...
Brenda Ladean MacDonald
Jan 9, 2024
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It's with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of our beautiful Brenda on Tuesday January 9, 2024. Beloved wife of Randy O'Quinn. Cherished mother to Laurie (Giustino), Patty (Brad), Michelle (Pat), Kyle (predeceased), Ron (Anna) and Jeff (Kelly). Loving Grandma to Anthony (Gigi), Nicholas, Michael, Tyler, Julia, Alyssa, Madison, Seth, Brooklyn,...
Maria Constantina Stromboulopoulos
Jan 9, 2024
Maria Stromboulopoulos
Peacefully on January 9, 2024 in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Constantino. Loving mom to Roula (the late Steve Samothrakis) and Harry (Rina). Cherished “yia yia” to Solon (Anastasia), Anastasia (Shawn) and great grandmother to Alexis, Sydnee, Stavrini and Stelio.
Survived by her brother Kostaki (Anastasia); and dear sister to the late Aristea and...
Pietro Coccaro
Jan 8, 2024
Pietro (Peter) Coccaro was born on October 16th 1951 in Piaggine, Italy and passed away on January 8th 2024. Peter leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Debbie; his two sons Davide (Lida) and Joseph and his cherished grandchildren Anthony and Bianca. Peter will be remembered as a loving father, hard worker, having a quick mind, a sense of humour...
Melvyn Fitzgerald Thomas
Jan 7, 2024
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Melvyn Fitzgerald Thomas aka (Naville, Sam, Norville or Tomo) died peacefully on January 7, 2024 at the Trillium Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario Canada.
Melvyn was born on November 19, 1943 in the village of Liverpool on the Corentyne coast of Guyana. He was the oldest, and had three younger siblings. He was married to his beloved wife...
Barbara Zwicker
Jan 7, 2024
BARBARA ANN ZWICKER, 74, Toronto, died suddenly on January 7, 2024. Born in Middleton, NS, July 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Eldora (Vidito) Zwicker. After graduating from Middleton Regional High School, she moved to Toronto, where she worked for SKF Canada for 45 years, retiring in 2014.
Barb was predeceased by her parents;...
Reta Salim
Jan 7, 2024
Memorial Donations to Rivers of Life Church would be appreciated.Memorial Donations to Living Waters Church would be appreciated.In Loving Memory of Reta SalimBorn: October 11, 1963, in IraqDeparted to be with the Lord: January 7th, 2024 (In the Year of New Beginnings)Reta, a devoted mother, lovingly embraced her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior throughout her extraordinary...
June Orma Barratt
Jan 7, 2024
June Orma Barratt (nee Bull)
June 25, 1920 - January 7, 2024
June was born in Toronto, the youngest of three sisters; Frances Burns and Wynn (Gilbreath). She had many fond memories of growing up in Toronto and spending summers in NOTL.
June was pre-deceased by her loving husband Art in 1993, and will be lovingly remembered by daughters Judy...
Terry Long
Jan 7, 2024
Terrence Russell Long, 71, passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2024 at Humber River Hospital with his wife and children by his side.
Terrence “Terry” was born on December 2, 1952, in Weston, Ontario to Orvil Thomas John Long and Charlotte Mary Long (nee Wright). He was raised in the family’s home on Riverlea Drive with his older brother...
Monica Edwards
Jan 7, 2024
Monica Edwards (nee Gelinas), 101, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Born in Montreal, QC in 1922, where she and her beloved husband, Jim (1921 -1975) started their family. She later moved to Brampton, ON where they chose to deepen their family's roots, and even experienced living abroad...
Marilyn Diane Dool
Jan 6, 2024
February 5, 1946 – January 6, 2024
Marilyn passed away on January 6, 2024 at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Bob Dool, her three children, Gail Gwozdz, Jeffrey Dool and Heather Anastasoff, her grandchildren, Courtney and Cassidy Gwozdz, Justin and Jack Dool, Emily and Kaitlyn Anastasoff. ...
