Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Elizabeth Fernandes

Elizabeth Fernandes

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at her residence in London on Sunday, October 29, 2017, Elizabeth Fernandes in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Joao Luis Fernandes for 56 years. Dear mother of Ana Paula Fernandes (Peter Novais). Loving grandmother of Philip Novais, Andrew Novais and Christopher Novais. Cherished sister of Maria Fernandes, Luisa Fernandes, Goncalo Senra and...

Mary Elizabeth verna Goodbrand

Mary Elizabeth verna Goodbrand

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her family at her side, Verna passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Stan for 58 years. Dear mother of Brenda (Mike) and Cindy (Brian). Cherished grandmother of Chris (Shena), Lindsay (Gareth), Ashley, Brittany (Travis). Proud great-grandmother of Rylee, Ashton and Mara. Verna will be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews...

Olive Alice Givlin

Olive Alice Givlin

Jan 1, 2017

At Mount Hope Long Term Care, London, on Saturday, September 2, 2017, Olive Alice (Nee: Truss) Givlin in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Thomas Givlin (2010). Dear mother of William Givlin (Brenda) of Burlington, Anne Marie Ross (Jim) of London and John Givlin (Brenda) of Wheatley. Loving grandmother of Michael (Kelley), Karen (Tory), Bryan (Kristen), Jim...

Anna Karbownik

Anna Karbownik

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, at McGarrell Place, London, on Monday, April 17, 2017 Anna Karbownik in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Stefan Karbownik (1985). Dear mother of Richard Karbownik (Katherine) of Toronto and Steven Karbownik (Gail) of Central Hastings, Ontario. Predeceased by her son Leslie (2014), her two sisters and her two brothers of Poland. Also survived by her brother...

Dalia Therese Mitalas

Dalia Therese Mitalas

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London on Monday, August 28, 2017 Dalia Therese Mitalas in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Algirdas Leonardas Mitalas (1989). Dear mother of Leonard, Rasa and Vincent. Loving grandmother of Spencer and Harper. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6:00 -...

John Francis Bennett

John Francis Bennett

Jan 1, 2017

Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Rt. Honorable Mr. Justice John Francis Bennett in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie Bennett (nee: Cassin) and the late Marjorie Lily Bennett (nee: King) (1993). Loving father of Colin, John, Hugh and the late Christopher (2014). Also survived by his brother Rev. Christopher Bennett. Predeceased by his brothers William,...

Charles Dominic Glavanic

Charles Dominic Glavanic

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital London, on Thursday, January 5, 2017, Charles Dominic Glavanic in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna Glavanic. Much loved father of Charles Jr., Patricia and Anthony. Charles had a great love of his home country of Croatia and much pride in his homeland's national Anthem. Charles had a successful career in the...

Stefan Zymela

Stefan Zymela

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital London, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, Stefan "Steve" Zymela in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Wira Zymela (2013). Dear father of Olga Field (Richard) of Oshawa and Steve Zymela (Catherine) of Calgary. Loving grandfather of Larissa, Katherine, Nicholas (Sarah), Kristian (Elaine), Ann, Stephen and Matthew. Great-grandfather of Rachel, Ethan and Payton. Visitors will...

Wendy Louise Waldie

Wendy Louise Waldie

Jan 1, 2017

Suddenly, at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, Wendy Louise Waldie (nee: Little) in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Don Waldie. Cherished mother of Rebecca Waldie (Timothy Chrest). Dear sister of Bonnie Boland (Jim), Susan van Aarsen (John), Randy Little (Fatima), Debra Pfeiffer (Dave) and Scott Little. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Betty Farris (Rob), Louise Porteus...

Walter Jozef Sochacki

Walter Jozef Sochacki

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 14, 2017, Walter Jozef Sochacki in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Zofia Sochacki. Dear father of Jan (Miryana) and the late Wiesia (Vicki) (1978). Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 2:00 -...

Camillo Terracina

Camillo Terracina

Jan 1, 2017

Of London Ontario, after a long battle passed away on June 7, 2017 in the early morning hours surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Michelina Terracina for 55 years. Loving father of the late Rudolf Terracina, Angela Terracina Murray (Gordon), Assunta Iannialice (late Tony), Nerina Terracina (Jaf) and Tony Terracina (Veronica). Dear nonno of 13 loving...

Maria Lucia Oliveira

Maria Lucia Oliveira

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully at Chartwell Nursing Home, London, on Friday, November 24, 2017, Maria Lucia Oliveira in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Nuno Francisco Oliveira (1991). Predeceased by her son Joseph Manuel Oliveira (2014). Maria is survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Brazil and New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home,...

Maria Da graca Lancha

Maria Da graca Lancha

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital London, on Saturday, December 30, 2017, Maria Da Graca Lancha at the age of 57. Beloved mother of David De Almeida (Tessa) and Johnny De Almeida (Chantelle). Dear companion of Dave Teichroeb. Beloved daughter of Joao and Gloria Lancha. Cherished sister of Gloria Caloura (George) and the late Manuel Joao Lancha (2006). Loving grandmother of Colton...

Josefina Carreiro Cabral

Josefina Carreiro Cabral

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully at Mount Hope Long Term Care, London, on Monday, September 25, 2017, Josefina Carreiro Cabral in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jacinto Cabral (1999). Loving mother of Jack (Goretti), Guilhermina (Joe), Tony (Cathy), Connie (Rick), Maria (Dave) and Dalia. Dear grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of five. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home,...

Maria Krystina Rybczynski

Maria Krystina Rybczynski

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, January 15, 2017 Maria Krystina Rybczynski in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Piotr "Peter" Rybczynski (1984). Dear mother of Stanley Rybczynski. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Nathan and Jordan. Predeceased by her daughter Halina Sholtanuk (Richard). Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London on Thursday,...

Maria Weryk

Maria Weryk

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully at Marian Villa Nursing Home, London on Sunday, April 2, 2017, Maria Weryk in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Henryk Weryk. Dearest mother of Marian Weryk (Irena) of Chicago, Illinois, Teresa Malaczewski (Cezary) and Krzysztof Weryk (Danuta). Much loved grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 1. Parish Prayers will be held in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 419...

Oliviel Machado

Oliviel Machado

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, Oliviel Machado in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Lorena Machado. Dear father of Ida Mendonca (Jose), Connie da Silva (Jose), Margaret Salvador (Jose), Cecilia Rahaman (Shazam), Natalie Leite (Carlos) and Fatima Camara (Valdemar). Vavo to 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his son-in-law...

Maria Isabel Andre

Maria Isabel Andre

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at her residence on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Maria Isabel Andre in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Herculano Soares Andre (2003). Loving mother of Ruth Andre - Graham (Jeremy) and Dina Andre. Also survived by her brother Carlos Amaral and her sister Venilde Amaral and loved by many nieces and...

Sheila Theresa Tapp

Sheila Theresa Tapp

Jan 1, 2017

Passed away in London on the morning of Sunday, February 19, 2017 in her 88th year surrounded by loved ones. Daughter of the late Patrick and Jane (Ray) O'Keefe. Loving wife of 59 years of the late Albert (Bert) Tapp (2011). Loving mother of Patti, Jim (Debbie), Rick (Marisa), and the late Brian (2006). Sheila was a loving Nan who...

Teresa Marie Doyle - gelinas

Teresa Marie Doyle - gelinas

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her family at her side, at Parkwood Institute, London, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Marie Teresa (nee: Maloney) Gelinas in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late James Thomas Doyle (1990) and the late Arthur Gelinas (1995). Dear mother of Pat Ganzewinkel and the late Joanne Doyle-Wonnacott (2005) (Roy). Loving grandmother of Christopher (Allyson), Lindsay and Mark...