Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Franciszek Galant

Franciszek Galant

Jan 1, 2016

At St. Joseph's Hospice London on Saturday, January 30, 2016, Franciszek "Frank" Galant, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Maria Galant. Dear father of Peter (Jennifer), Henry and Robert (Anna). Loving grandfather of Naveen, Julia, Erica, Nikole and Ryan. Uncle of Zignew Galant and family. Predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home,...

Helen Mary Land

Helen Mary Land

Jan 1, 2016

On July 19th, 2016 at the Precious Blood Monastery in Hamilton, Sister Helen Mary Land entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and in the hope of Resurrection. During her long illness, and for the last months totally bedridden, Sister received care by our faithful nurses. Our chaplain, Father Robert Dunn and her Sisters in Community were a...

Anna Marie Murray

Anna Marie Murray

Jan 1, 2016

Born in Woodslee, ON, in July 1936, Anna died at her home in Hamilton, ON in February, 2016. Predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Murray (1975). Anna was much loved and loving cousin who grew up on the family farm in Woodslee, the fifth of eight children born to the always-welcoming family of Leonard Jacob Pieschke (1984) and Mary "Frances"...

Paul Edward joseph Lesarge

Paul Edward joseph Lesarge

Jan 1, 2016

Passed suddenly in his home. Predeceased by his daughter Genevieve, and survived by his three other children Aaron, Andrew, and Lauren. He will be remembered and dearly missed by parents Margaret and Gerry, siblings Mary Ann, Keith, Judy, Mark, and Nancy, and his former wife Morag. He lived the good life of a miner in his youth, and upgraded to...

Roger James Bumstead

Roger James Bumstead

Jan 1, 2016

On Dec. 22nd 2016, we saluted the passing of Roger James Bumstead originally of Winchester, Hampshire, England. More recently of Grand Bend and London, Ontario. He was born on December 8, 1940, just marking his 76th birthday. Survived by his wife, Mireille (nee Goutier) of 38 years, his daughter Jessica (Justin) and precious grandaughter. Predeceased by his brothers, David and...

George John Nevett

George John Nevett

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his residence in London. George John Nevett was born on St. Stephen's Day, 26 December 1928 in London, Ontario. George was the loving husband for 55 years of the late Mary Aileen Kenny ( 2009). He was the loved and caring father of Maryellen, Joseph, John (Sandy), Sgt. Patt of Comox, B.C., and...

Romas Petras Mitalas

Romas Petras Mitalas

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Romas Mitalas in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Nancy Callaghan. Survived by his sister Giedre Zukauskas of Hamilton and his sister-in-law Dalia Mitalas. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Algirdas and Jura. Romas was a professor emeritus of the Department of Physics and Astronomy...

Roberta Felicity Hercus

Roberta Felicity Hercus

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully, with family by her side, at St. Joseph's Hospice, London, on Sunday, August 7, 2016, Roberta Felicity Hercus in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Hercus (2016). Loving mother of Tessa and Catherine. Beloved sister of Cathy Wilson, Sue Wilson, Jerome (Sue), Joe, and Frank (Anne Marie). Pre-deceased by her brother Tony Wilson. Survived by many...

Sister beatrice Anne Boulton

Sister beatrice Anne Boulton

Jan 1, 2016

Sister Beatrice Anne Boulton On June 12, 2016 at the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Hamilton, Sister Beatrice Anne (Beatrice Pauline) Boulton entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and in the hope of Resurrection. Sister suffered a stroke about three weeks before her death Although there were some early signs of recovery, we began to realize...

Paul Lesarge

Paul Lesarge

Jan 1, 2016

PAUL LESARGE 1958 - 2016 Passed suddenly in his home in London, Ontario. Predeceased by his daughter Genevieve and survived by his three other children Aaron, Andrew and Lauren. He will be remembered and dearly missed by parents Margaret and Gerry, siblings Mary Ann, Keith, Judy, Mark, and Nancy and his former wife Morag. He lived the good life of...

Louis Alberto Camara

Louis Alberto Camara

Jan 1, 2016

CAMARA - Louis AlbertoSuddenly at home, on Monday, February 15, 2016 Louis Alberto Camara in his 59th year. Dearly loved husband and life partner of Mary Jane for 35 years. Cherished father of Richard Camara (Sarah) and Leanna Da Ponte (Justin). Adored Vavo to Clara. Loving son of Maria Eduarda Camara and the late Joaquim Camara. Dear brother of John...

Carl Ralph De wilde

Carl Ralph De wilde

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at University Hospital on Thursday, August 4th, 2016 Carl Ralph De Wilde in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Jo Anne De Wilde for 53 years. Dear father of Victor De Wilde and Carleana De Wilde. Loving grandfather of Chelsea, Courtney and Cadie. Survived by his siblings William "Bill" De Wilde (Lora), Tillie Gronnerud (Art), Martin De Wilde (Carol)...

James Zulmiro raposo de Medeiros

James Zulmiro raposo de Medeiros

Jan 1, 2016

On May 29th 2016, Zulmiro (Jim) Raposo Medeiros in his 85th year was called to the Lord and the love of his life Maria Medeiros (2011). Loving father of Rosemarie DeFrias (Mario) and Gina Gallo (Dan). Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Brian, Anthony and Adriana. Survived by his sister Maria da Rosario (Manuel 2009), brother Carlos (Julia), brother-in-law Manuel (Gilda) and...

Maria Trindade Pacheco

Maria Trindade Pacheco

Jan 1, 2016

At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care London, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, Maria Trindade Pacheco in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Rogerio Mariano Pacheco(2014). Dear mother of Mariano (Maria), Jose (Ligia) and Lucia Pacheco. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Adam, Sarah and Savanah. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., on...

Hendrika Ardine elisabeth Vandenberg

Hendrika Ardine elisabeth Vandenberg

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at Kensington Village, London on Sunday, September 11, 2016 Rita Vandenberg in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Vandenberg (2005). Dear mother of Grace Thompson, Marilyn Humphrey (Ron), Betty Podsiadly (Jan), Anne Vandenberg (Frank) and Marita Vandenberg (Glenn). Loving grandmother of Adrienne, Jared, Laura, Sarah, Joe, Kasia, Ethan, Dylan, Emma, Madeline and Jacob. Private family service...

Margherita Pulzoni

Margherita Pulzoni

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully in London, on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016. At the age of 80 yrs., Margherita a loving mother of Paula Mastrilli (Arcangelo), Matteo Pulzoni (Karina), Anna Parker (Richard Pelletier), Maria Pulzoni (Steven Sharpe). Loving Nonna of Sebastian, Kristina, Elaina, Julianna, Quinton, Kyle, Matthew, Daniel, and great grandmother of Angelo. Survived by her sisters Delfina Romano and Nerina Marini....

Michael Fediw

Michael Fediw

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 18, 2016 Mychajlo (Michael) Fediw in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Fediw (1998). Dear father of Michael (Susan), Andrew (Caroline), Antony (Jordana) and Stefan (Jessica). Loving grandfather of Julia (Roman), Amanda, Nicholas, Michael, Alexander, Ryann and Maxym and his great grandchild Michael. Predeceased by...

Norberto Gago Contreiras

Norberto Gago Contreiras

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully, at his residence on Friday, December 16, 2016 Norberto Gago Contreiras in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Maria Celeste Contreiras. Dear father of Amandio Contreiras (Brenda) of Vancouver and Suzena Mendes (Carlos) of London. Loving grandfather of Lisa (Bryan), Andrew (Shana), Eric (Jennifer) and Monica (Phil) and great grandfather of Nathan, Sophia, Violet and Juliet. Also survived by...

Thomas Arthur Boone

Thomas Arthur Boone

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at Henley Place Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Thomas "Bud" Boone in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Frances Boone (nee: Boylan). Dear father of Mike (Sheila) and Kelly Boone. Loving grandfather of Leah Boone. Survived by his sister-in-law Mary Hennessy and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Lorraine, parents Thomas W. Boone, Edith Kelly...

Maria Regina Carreiro

Maria Regina Carreiro

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital, London, on Friday, June 17, 2016 Maria Regina Carreiro in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Jose Da Costa Mendonca. Dear mother of Arminda Da Costa (Jose), Connie Cabral (John) and Jose Mendonca (Aida) and dear mother-in-law of Natalia. Loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 15. Survived...