Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Donna Christine Sefeldas - mazzotta

Donna Christine Sefeldas - mazzotta

Jan 1, 2018

At her residence in London, on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Donna Sefeldas in her 66th year. Cherished daughter of Berta and the late Antanas Sefeldas (2002). Dear sister of Tony and James (Brenda). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 2:30...

Michael Patrick Dowdall

Michael Patrick Dowdall

Jan 1, 2018

At his residence, in London, on Sunday, June 17, 2018 Michael Patrick Dowdall in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Dowdall (2014). Loving father of Cathy Zadorsky (Tom) and Maureen Goldsmith (Matt). Dear grandfather of Thomas (Maria), Sarah and Meghan Zadorsky and Emily and Brooke Goldsmith. Cherished brother of Daniel Dowdall (Sharon). Also survived by many nieces...

Rosa Casella

Rosa Casella

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday July 9, 2018 Rosa Casella in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Francesco "Frank" Casella (1965). Dear mother of Josephine Ward (Keith), Joseph Casella (Colette) and John Casella (Julie). Loving grandmother of Kelley, Alexander, Gina and Angela. Great - grandmother of Nolan, Reed and Avery. Cherished sister...

Winnifred Mary O'connell

Winnifred Mary O'connell

Jan 1, 2018

At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, Mary Winnifred (nee: Halsall) O'Connell in her 97th year has gone to join her husband the late Fred O'Connell (1993). Dear step-mother of Margaret O'Connell (Earl Hunter). Loving grandmother of Wendy Austin, Ross Smith (Teresa) and great-grandmother of Jocelyn Smith, Kirsten Smith, Joshua Austin and Bryon Austin. Great-great-grandmother of...

Maria Budzik

Maria Budzik

Jan 1, 2018

Maria was a woman of extreme strength, courage and love who touched many hearts in her 83 years of life. Maria was a loving mother to Renata, grandmother to Alicia and Natalie, sister to Henryka, Urszula, Wojciech, Miroslawa and Andrzej, and the perfect "Babcia" to many others in her life. Maria (Babcia) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family members...

John Edward Bonnell

John Edward Bonnell

Jan 1, 2018

January 10, 1939 - February 24, 2018John Edward Truman Bonnell was born on January 10th, 1939 in Saint John, New Brunswick to Eldon White Bonnell and Alma Edna (Bean) Bonnell. Known for being a loving, caring, generous man who was always there to help anyone when they needed him, he also loved to have fun. He had a great sense...

Richard Arnold Duguay

Richard Arnold Duguay

Jan 1, 2018

At his residence in London, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Richard Duguay in his 61st year. Dear father of Richard and Matthew. Cherished brother of Rosemarie Lane (Ralph) and Lorraine Duguay-Mitchell (David). Also survived by his nephew Andrew. Richard will also be missed by his extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph "Gerry" and Veronica Duguay and his...

Henrica Bontje

Henrica Bontje

Jan 1, 2018

Henrica passed away peacefully on December 12 at her Thorndale home in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband William Bontje (1999). Hours before her passing, Riek met her newest great- granddaughter.Loving mother of John (Susan), Gord (Kathy) both of Red Deer, Mike (Connie) of Thorndale, Marylou of Thorndale, Rose of Stratford, and Angela of Toronto. She will be missed...

Flizabeth Salandziak

Flizabeth Salandziak

Jan 1, 2018

Suddenly, at Victoria Hospital, London, with her family by her side Elzbieta "Elizabeth" Salandziak in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Piotr "Peter" Salandziak (2007). Cherished mother of Walter (Janice) and Paul. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Amy, Cody, Samantha, Sarah and Mackenzie and great-grandmother of Jayko. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Angela and Maria. Visitors will be received...

Rollande Laviolette

Rollande Laviolette

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully with her family by her side at Earl's Court Village, London on Monday, January 22, 2018, Rollande Laviolette in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" Laviolette. Loving mother of Carol Antone of Dominica and Diana Laviolette of London. Dear grandmother of Rachael and Antonio. Sister of Stella, Aurore, Adrienne, Jackie, Clarise and Denise. Also survived...

Fernando Moniz Couto

Fernando Moniz Couto

Jan 1, 2018

It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Fernando Moniz Couto in his 84th year at University Hospital, London on Monday, October 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Maria Fernanda Couto (1995). Dear father of Olimpio Couto (Jennifer) and Maria Fatima Serodio (George Teves). Loving grandfather of Matthew, Carlie, Sarah, Eric, Vanessa and Nick. Cherished brother...

Florentina Mary Heilman

Florentina Mary Heilman

Jan 1, 2018

Sister Mary Trinity (Florentina Mary Heilman) entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and the hope of Resurrection at the Hamilton General Hospital on March 26, 2018 in the 93rd year of her life and the 69th year of religious profession of Vows.She was predeceased by her parents Bartholmew and Rosina (Hager), her brothers Baltzar, Andrew, Joseph, John,...

Francesco Vecchio

Francesco Vecchio

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital London, on Sunday, September 30, 2018, Francesco Vecchio in his 69th year. Beloved father of Rachel and Paul. Loving son of the late Carmela and Antonio Vecchio. Cherished brother of Mario (Nella), Paulo (Concetta), Antonietta (Victorio), Rosa (Angello), Cievetta (Antonio), Joanna (Orelio). Dear grandfather of Dante Francesco Vecchio. Francesco will be greatly missed by his many...

Manuel Moreira Catunto

Manuel Moreira Catunto

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully with his family at his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, January 21, 2018, Manuel Moreira Catunto in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Zelia Catunto. Loving father of the late Paula Pacheco (Jorge), Rosa Catunto (Rob), John Catunto (Lisa), Joe Catunto (Liz), Claudio Catunto (Sandy), Peter Catunto (Aneta) and Steve Catunto (Michelle). Dear grandfather of 13 and...

Evaristo Vieira

Evaristo Vieira

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Evaristo Vieira in his 90th year. Cherished brother of Ernesto Vieira, Maria da Conceição (Manuel Vieira), Angelina Cabral and Maria Odine. Loving uncle of Natalie Rego, Luis Vieira (Barb), Dina Robinson (Mark) and Robert Vieira. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Maria Jose Vieira (2018)....

Robert Leslie Peel

Robert Leslie Peel

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Robert Leslie "Bob" Peel in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Bernice (Meunier) Peel for 64 years. Dear father of Pat Peel (Tina), Peggy Bonk (Terry), Betty-Jean Laws (Bill), Bobby Peel (Sandy), Mary-Catherine Bouzied (Jim) and Ella-Marie Ozinga (Warren). Grandfather of Tyler, Travis, Sean, Katie,...

Peter Raymond Chubak

Peter Raymond Chubak

Jan 1, 2018

At University Hospital, London, on Saturday, February 24, 2018, of Peter Raymond Chubak in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Marie (nee: Hunter) Chubak (2010). Dear father of Stephen Chubak (Janney), Barbara Chubak and Gary Chubak (Belinda). Loving grandfather of Julie-Ann, Amy, Jeremey ( Ashley ) and Melissa. Great-grandfather of Sara-Jane and Miranda. Survived by his siblings...

Bronislaw Terpin

Bronislaw Terpin

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully, at Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital, Strathroy on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Bronislaw Terpin in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Czeslawa Terpin(2010). Survived by his children Teresa Boyce (John), Jadwiga Tilford (Rob), Dorothy Szynkaruk (Stan), Ted and Stefan. Grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one. Brother of Kazimiera Gawor. Predeceased by his sister Janina Gawor and his brother...

Olga Dronyk

Olga Dronyk

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at University Hospital London, on Thursday, August 23, 2018, Olga Dronyk in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Mykola Dronyk (2005). Dear mother of Peter Dronyk (Helen) and Nick Dronyk (Lisa). Loving Baba - (grandmother) - of Micheal (Lisa), Leanne, Nicholas and Jamie, and great-grandmother of Caterina, Juliana and Christina. Family...

Gilles Joseph claude Martin

Gilles Joseph claude Martin

Jan 1, 2018

Peacefully at his home, with his family at his side on March 11, 2018, Gilles Joseph Claude Martin in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 51 years. Dearest father to his adoptive son Paul Nguyen Martin and his wife Thuy Nguyen. Gilles is also survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, a brother-in-law in...