Obituaries
Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada
Leslie Michelle Smolen
Jun 13, 2023
Peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in London, Leslie Michelle (Ksiadzyna) Smolen in her 64th year, gone too soon. Daughter of Józef Ksiadzyna (deceased) and Czesława Ksiadzyna. Survived by her former spouse, Alexander Smolen and their children, Lauren Smolen Johnson (Mathew) and Adam Smolen (Anne Thompson). Beloved grandmother “Babcia” to baby Aiden Smolen. Dear sister to Alice...
Jose Rocha Elias
Jun 11, 2023
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Jose Rocha Elias in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Ana, married for 55 years. Jose was born in Lomba da Louça, Povoação, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal. Dear father of Mario Lino Elias, Nelson Elias and Rick Elias (Rachel). Loving grandfather of Matthew...
Hermine Spurdza
May 31, 2023
Peacefully passed away at the Village of Aspen Lake Nursing Home, Windsor, Ontario on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Hermine Spurdza in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Wolodymyr (Wally) Spurdza (1992). Loving mother of Andrew (Barb) and John (Kim). Grandmother of Joel (Christa), Jared (Jessica), Taylor (Jess), Joseph, William (Chantelle), Grace (Evan), Jesse (Nicole), Jacob and Gloria .Great-grandmother of...
James Kennedy
May 30, 2023
Peacefully on Tuesday May 30th, 2023 at Kensington Village, James “Jim” Kennedy in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Beverley Gordon Kennedy (2006). Dear father of Debbie Ernest (Robert) and Jim Kennedy (Valerie) of Wendigo Lake. Cherished grandfather of Chris Kennedy (Sarah), Tracy Reid (Jeff), Tera Dabaner (Jamie) and R.J. Ernest (Amanda). Great grandfather to Ella, Sloane, Keane, Elizabeth,...
William Jay Shaw
May 29, 2023
Passed away peacefully with his loving wife Darlene by his side on Monday, May 29, 2023, William “Jay” Shaw of London, Ontario, at the age of 54. Jay was a loving father and devoted step father to Marc and Dayna. He loved his canine companion Forty. Jay will be missed by many family and friends, including his Dowler-Karn family. A private...
Francisco Rodrigues
May 28, 2023
Peacefully passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in his 81st year. Dear husband of Maria C. Rodrigues for 57 years. Loving father of Frank Rodrigues (Lucy) of Toronto, Paul Rodrigues (Alcina) and Joe Rodrigues (Mariam). Grandfather of Brandon (Aura), Samantha, Jessica, Randy and Anthony Rodrigues. Great-grandfather of Marisabel, Mateo and Melania. Visitors will...
Hedwig Heidi Melnyk
May 27, 2023
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital with her family at her side on Saturday, May 27, 2023 Hedwig “Heidi” Melnyk in her 89th year. Dear wife of the late Ignatz “Pete” Melnyk (1989). Cherished mother of Michael Melnyk (Terry) and Peter Melnyk (Tina). Loving grandmother of Christina, Sarah and Michael. Dearest great - grandmother of six.Heidi immigrated to Canada from Austria in...
Luisa Maria Bento
May 26, 2023
Peacefully, with her family at her side at Marion Villa, Mount Hope, London, on Friday, May 26, 2023, Luisa Maria Bento in her 80th year.
Loving sister of Gorette Moniz. Predeceased by her siblings Olinda Bento Da Silva. Alodia De Sousa Bento Amaral, Lurdes De Sousa Bento and Manuel De Sousa Bento. Luisa leaves behind her beloved...
Geoffery Harold Jell
May 21, 2023
WW II VETERAN, (MEMBER OF THE BRITISH ROYAL ENGINEERS) , GEOFFREY HAROLD JELL, OF LONDON, ONT., PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON MAY 21,2023 AT THE AGE OF 100 YEARS.
IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW AND MUCH LOVE THAT WE MOURN THE PASSING OF OUR DAD. He is survived by his 4 children, Rita, Jennifer, Michael (Diane), Gillian (Tony), 14 grandchildren, 24...
Paul Da Costa
May 20, 2023
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Marysville, Ohio, USA, Paul Da Costa in his 47th year. Beloved son of Jorgelina Da Costa and the late Manuel Da Costa (2022). Loving father of Drake, Donovan and Jonah, and vavo to Grayson. Dear brother of Joe Da Costa (Leonor), Tony Da Costa (Luisa), Dennis Da Costa (Crystal), and Lisa Demelo (Daniel). Cherished...
Cory Richard Barrett Worotny
May 17, 2023
After a lifelong fight with SDS and cancer. Cory lost his hard fought battle and peacefully, in the loving arms of his Mother and with his family by his side, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on May 17, 2023, Cory Richard Barrett Worotny at the age of 32.
Cherished son of Barbie Villani (Emilio) and Rick Worotny. Dear brother...
Larry James Paquet
May 15, 2023
On his 74th birthday, May 15, 2023, Larry Paquet got his wings and went to walk with the angels. Joining his mother Gladys Mazerolle (Andress) and step-father Tony Mazerolle. Peacefully, with his wife Melrose Paquet (Micallef) and daughter, Jennifer Cranney (Paquet) by his side at LHSC Victoria Palliative Care Unit. Cherished grandfather of Ayden Paquet-Corriveau.
Remembered by his brother Arthur...
Janusz "John" Piotr Deren
May 14, 2023
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at his residence in London, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, John Deren at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Anna Deren for 40 years. Dear father of Mark Deren (Anna) and Jack Deren. Loving dziadzia of Kaia Deren. Cherished brother of Maria Deren-Potkin, Zdzisia Leszczynski (Piotr), Bogusia Waliszewski (Jarek) and Ala Grupka...
Anna (Cupello) Fiorino
May 12, 2023
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Anna after a long and courageous battle. Born in Grimaldi Italy Anna moved to Canada in 1968.She is predeceased by her father Luigi Cupello and mother Francesca and sisters Maria and Rosina.
Anna led her family with much love, dedicated commitment and great strength of Character.
We...
Manny Correia
May 8, 2023
Peacefully, with his family at his side, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, May 8, 2023, Manuel Francisco Duarte Correia at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Maria Arruda Correia for 36 years, married on the 9th May 1987. Dear father of Brian Correia and Ulisa Correia. Cherished brother of Maria, Jose, Carolina, Osvalda, Gueilherme and Nelia. Brother-in-law of...
Fred Botelho
May 7, 2023
Suddenly, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, May 7,2023, Fernando “Fred” Cabral Botelho at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Helena Botelho. Dear father of Claudia Botelho (Alex) and MacKenzie Botelho (Ethan). Cherished son of Joao and Maria da Conceicao Botelho. Loving brother of Margaret Braga (Carlos), John Botelho (Oriana), Pedro “Peter” Botelho...
Boguslaw Gwozdz
May 4, 2023
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, Boguslaw Gwozdz in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Malgorzata Kopaczewska-Gwozdz and the late Janina Gwozdz (1994). Dear father of Rafal Gwozdz (Anna-Maria), Tom Gwozdz, Anna Oliveira (Brian) and step-daughter Monika Kopaczewska. Loving grandfather of Kyler, Grace, Cadence and Jacob. Cherished brother of...
Fernando de Medeiros Cabral
May 4, 2023
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved marido, pai, irmão, avô, tio, neighbour and friend on Thursday May 04, 2023 in his 75th year. Fernando peacefully passed away at St. Joseph's Hospice, London Ontario surrounded by his wife and children. Fernando Cabral, “GRILO”, was born on August 02, 1948 in São Miguel, Açores....
John Thomas "Tom" Alexander
Apr 27, 2023
Peacefully, at Parkwood Institute (Veterans Care), on Thursday, April 27, 2023, John Thomas “Tom”, in his 85th year passed away. Beloved husband of Mary Margaret “Anne”. Dear father of Margaret (Steve) of London, Tom Jr. of St. Thomas and Patrick (Linda) of London. Loving grandfather of Renee, Nicholas, Aaron, Courtney, Cassie and Brett. Survived by his brother, John (Irene) of...
Christianus "Chris" Antonius Koolen
Apr 26, 2023
Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, Ontario, Christianus “Chris” Antonius Koolen in his 95th year. Chris was predeceased by his siblings: Johanna Straatman-Koolen, Driek Koolen, Nol Koolen, Thiest Koolen, Ted Koolen and Albert van den Bogaard, Hendrika Vervoordeldonk- van den Bogaard, Nellie van den Bogaard, Theo van den Bogaard, Miet Van Lierop- van den Bogaard....
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