Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Rev. Tadeusz Kowalczyk CSMA

Rev. Tadeusz Kowalczyk CSMA

Dec 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Tadeusz Kowalczyk, CSMA, who departed this life on 20th of December 2024, at the age of 91, in the Michaelite Fathers’ residence in Melrose, Canada.

 Fr. Kowalczyk was born on June 3, 1933, in Zabrodzie, near Ostrołęka, Poland. Answering God’s call early in life, he joined the Congregation of...

Dante Adriano Caranci

Dante Adriano Caranci

Dec 17, 2024

With his family by his side, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Dante Adriano Caranci at the age of 7. Cherished son of Stefano and Jacqueline Caranci. Dear brother of Vincenzo. Loving grandson of Judy and Ron Madzia and Luciano and Lucy Caranci. Great-grandson of Doug Boehmer. Nephew of Michael Madzia, David Madzia (Lin), Jessica Caranci and Giuliano Caranci (Richard). Cousin...

Stanislaw Rusin

Stanislaw Rusin

Dec 15, 2024

Peacefully, with his family at his side on Sunday, December 15, 2024 Stanislaw “Stan” Rusin at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Stella for 55 years. Dear father of Christine Beauchamp (John), Ted Rusin (Kim), Adam Rusin (Bea Ordonez) and Mark Rusin (Natalia Angyal). Loving Grandfather of Emily, Matthew, Kevin, Connor, Olivia, Carter, Alex and Ava. Cherished brother...

Rita Margarite Harriet Snedden

Rita Margarite Harriet Snedden

Dec 13, 2024

Rita Margarite Snedden (née Wright), just shy of her 91st birthday, passed away on Friday, December 13th, 2024. Given the phenomenal woman that Rita was, it is only appropriate that she would choose to exit on a day associated with a blend of superstition, intrigue, and fascination.

Rita Margarite (or Rita Mad-Hat, as she called herself when she was small because...

Rosalina Duarte Cabral

Rosalina Duarte Cabral

Dec 10, 2024

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Rosalina Duarte Cabral in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Jose Cabral for 53 years. Dear mother of Jose (Laurie), Paul (Sheila) and the late Nelia Thompson (Mathew). Loving grandmother of Ramiro, Daimin, Carlos, Kierra, Aiden and Luis. Cherished sister of Margarita of Winnipeg,...

Maria do Carmo Caloura

Maria do Carmo Caloura

Dec 8, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Maria do Carmo “Carma” at the age of 89 after many months of failing health. Carma passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on June 1, 1935 in Fenais da Ajuda, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal to her loving parents Antonio and Georgina Branco. Carma...

Denis Vienney St. Denis

Denis Vienney St. Denis

Dec 3, 2024

Peacefully at Extendicare – McGarrell Place, London on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with family by his side Denis Vienney St. Denis in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Melba St. Denis. Dear father of Brenda DeSousa and Rose Harburn (Mark). Loving gramps of Travis Harburn, Jesse DeSousa and Denise Mason (Ben). Great-grandfather of Landon and Logan. Predeceased by his siblings...

Antonio Francisco Arruda Macedo

Antonio Francisco Arruda Macedo

Dec 1, 2024

Suddenly, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital in London, on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, Antonio Francisco Arruda Macedo in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Luisa Macedo. Dear father of Justin and Kyle (Jennifer). Loving Vavô of Millie, Ezra, and Zackery. Cherished brother of Rosa Teves (Jose), Luisa Raposo (Agostinho), and Margarida Leite (Eduardo). Also survived by...

Maria Circelli

Maria Circelli

Nov 28, 2024

Peacefully passed away at University Hospital on Thursday, November 28, 2024 Maria (D'Arrissi) Circelli in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Circelli (2011). Loving mother of Luigi Circelli (Vicki), Assunta Piccioni nee: Circelli (Luigi), Frank Circelli (Jennifer), and the late Antonio Circelli (1983). Dear grandmother of Collin (Chantal), Shane, Mary Oppedisano (Michael), Paul, Samuel and Benjamin. 

Great-grandmother of...

Christina Mary Heffernan

Christina Mary Heffernan

Nov 28, 2024

With great sadness, the Heffernan family announces the passing of Christina (Ciss) Mary Heffernan (Shanley) on November 28th, 2024, just days before her 102nd Birthday. Born and raised in Blackrock, Ireland, she met and married the love of her life Larry Heffernan (pre-deceased 1999). Loving and devoted mother of the late Deirdre (Billy) Jones, Brendan (Bonnie) Heffernan, Patricia Finch, Joan...

Rosie "Rose" Josephine Ferris, Gemmell, Teper

Rosie "Rose" Josephine Ferris, Gemmell, Teper

Nov 22, 2024

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Friday, November 22, 2024, Rose Teper in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz “Casey” Teper .

Loving Mother of Eva Gemmell, Stenabaugh, Suter (Martin), Joanne Gemmell, Kidd (Terry) (deceased), Judy Gemmell, Furac (Marty), Paul Gemmell, (Colleen), Ross Gemmell (deceased), Sandra Gemmell, and Suttie (deceased) (Grant.)

Dear Grandmother of Jamie...

Elsie Galea

Elsie Galea

Nov 21, 2024

Peacefully with her family at her side, at the Dearness home on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, Elsie Galea in her 89th year left us andentered into eternal rest. Elsie was the dear wife of Joe Galea for 65 years. Dearest mother of Peter (Ann) Galea, John(Julie) Galea, Marie (Peter) Shears and Joe (Cheryl) Galea. Much loved grandmother of Laura, Alex...

Daniel Furtado Pereira

Daniel Furtado Pereira

Nov 18, 2024

Peacefully, with his family by his side, Daniel Furtado Pereira at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Maria for 53 years. Dear father of Diane Eade, Lucy Pereira, Nancy Pereira and Elizabeth Pereira. Loving grandfather of Kayla Kemper, Brendan Eade and Jessica Pereira. Visitors will be received in Holy Cross Church, 10 Elm St. on Friday, November 22, 2024...

Amy Maureen Boone

Amy Maureen Boone

Nov 15, 2024

Peacefully, on Friday, November 15, 2024, with family by her side, at Extendicare Port Hope, Maureen Boone (nee Boyne) formerly of London ON at the age of 93 . Beloved daughter of the late Vincient and Marguerite Boyne. Predeceased by her brothers, Jimmy, Vaughan, John and Michael and her sisters Pauline, Barbara, Catherine and Mary. Husband of George 2002. Survived...

Ruth Kernohan

Ruth Kernohan

Nov 11, 2024

Ruth died peacefully on November 11, 2024. She was 88 years old. Her family will carry memories of her bright eyes, keen intelligence and excellent conversation. Her children are Libby Dahl and her husband, Kurt Dahl of Thunder Bay; Dave Kernohan of London; Susan Kernohan and her partner, Howard Akler of Toronto. Her grandchildren are Karl Dahl and his partner...

Sister Emerita Godal, CSJ

Sister Emerita Godal, CSJ

Nov 11, 2024

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada announces the peaceful death of our dear Sister Emerita Godal in her 100th year, on Monday, November 11, 2024. 

Louise Godal was born on November 30, 1924, in Pobedim, Slovakia, and joined the Sisters of St. Joseph on February 2, 1943. She is remembered with affection by her CSJ Sisters, sisters-in-law...

Christopher Ryan Carty

Christopher Ryan Carty

Nov 8, 2024

With our saddened hearts, we announce that after a long courageous battle with cancer, Christopher Ryan Carty passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones in London, Ontario on November 8, 2024, in his 45th year. Chris was a handsome and charming man who could crack a laugh out of anyone. He was a very strong individual with a...

Malgorzata Pilch

Malgorzata Pilch

Oct 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Małgorzata Pilch, beloved wife of 38 years to Marian Pilch. She peacefully passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024 at home in London at the age of 61. 

Małgorzata was the proud mother of two children: Kamil and Natalia Pilch; and a loving mother-in-law to Minjung. She was a cherished...

Wojciech Miroslaw Wisniewski

Wojciech Miroslaw Wisniewski

Oct 29, 2024

Wojciech lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday October 29th 2024 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Ania Wisniewski of 47 years, dear father of David Wisniewski (Olivia) and Madzia Kowalski, and loving Dziadek of Leona and Sebastian. Wojtek lived his life to his fullest making sure to seize every moment and celebrate any occasion, big or...

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