Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Idalina Cordeiro Desa

Idalina Cordeiro Desa

Oct 31, 2023

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at London Dearness Home on Tuesday, 31 October 2023, Idalina Cordeiro Desa in her 94th year.

Beloved wife of the late Antonio “Tony” Desa (2017).

Dear mother  of Tony Desa (Maria), Victor Desa and Frank Desa.  Loving grandmother of Jordyn, Zachary, Bryce, Antonia, and Nicholas. 

Also survived by many nieces and nephews

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Maria (Marika) Medynsky

Maria (Marika) Medynsky

Oct 31, 2023

“A beautiful soul with a beautiful smile. Her sparkling brown eyes and infectious smile will forever be in our hearts.”

Maria (Marika) Medynsky, in her 58th year (born January 11, 1966), passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at Victoria Hospital Palliative Care in London, Ontario, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved father Stefan Medynsky (December 7,...

Leonarda Leszkowicz

Leonarda Leszkowicz

Oct 25, 2023

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, Leonarda  “ Ela” Leszkowicz in her 89th year.

 Dear wife of the late Jozef Leszkowicz (1999). Ela is also survived by her niece Helen and nephew Walter, as well as extended family in Poland and her Canadian family.

Ela is saying goodbye to her beloved brother Grzegorz and his...

Iris Anne Johnston

Iris Anne Johnston

Oct 19, 2023

Peacefully at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, London on Thursday October 19, 2023, Iris Anne Johnston in her 93rd year. Dear mother of Jay Johnston (Susan).  Grandmother of Heather Peterson (Joe) and Eric Johnston. Mother in law of Ailsa Hanson.  Predeceased by her husband Henry and her sons Bruce and Larry. A private family interment will be held at a later date.Online condolences...

Vincenzo Trivisano

Vincenzo Trivisano

Oct 18, 2023

Vincenzo Trivisano, aged 77, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 18,  2023.  He was born on June 7, 1946 in Orsara, Di Puglia, Italy to his loving parents Ascanio Trivisano and Lucia Lepore. 

Vincenzo is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Antonietta and dearest father to his children Ascanio, Luciano and Giovanna...

Antonio de Medeiros Caloura

Antonio de Medeiros Caloura

Oct 17, 2023

 

Antonio de Mederios Caloura, aged 85, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 17,2023.  He was born on August 16, 1938 in Fenais da Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Acores to his loving parents Denis and Maria Jose Caloura. 

Antonio is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Maria das Merces Caloura and dearest...

Herb Van Waterschoot

Herb Van Waterschoot

Oct 16, 2023

 

After a seven-year battle with multiple myeloma, Herb Van Waterschoot passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023, with his beloved wife, daughters, and nephew by his side. Herb was in his 77th year and lived a fulfilling and accomplished life, on his own terms until the very end. 

Herb held many titles over his 76 years, most notably...

Sister Rita  Heenan

Sister Rita Heenan

Oct 15, 2023

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada announce the peaceful death of Sister Rita Heenan at the Heenan family home in Lucan Ontario on October 15, 2023.Sister Rita, formerly Sister St. Roch, was born on April 19, 1922, in Biddulph Township, Ontario and joined the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph on January 3, 1949 at...

Earl Fredrick Martin

Earl Fredrick Martin

Oct 14, 2023

 

Earl Fredrick Martin was born in Port Albert, Ontario on October 17, 1926 and passed away on October 14, 2023 in his 97th year. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. He was recently widowed after his beloved wife of 67 years, Dawn Ronalda Martin (nee Edwards), passed on August 8th of this year. Earl was the...

Jose Moniz

Jose Moniz

Oct 13, 2023

 

Peacefully at Dearness Home, London on Friday, October 13, 2023, Jose Moniz in his 89th year. Dear husband of Alzira Moniz for  64 years.

Cherished father of Zelia Kaczorowski (Mike), Helena Usher ( Grant), Suzy Theoret (Jamie Heath), and Joe Moniz ( Trina). 

Much loved grandfather of Kevin Kaczorowski (Zelia), Stephanie Kaczorowski (Zelia), Karly Usher (Helena), Emily Speedie (Helena),...

Maria Lia De Frias

Maria Lia De Frias

Oct 11, 2023

“Her sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile will forever be in our hearts.”

Maria Lia De Frias, aged 88, passed away on October 11, 2023, at Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care in London, Ontario, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1935, in Agua d’Alto, Villa Franca, Portugal, to her loving parents, Jose De Frias and Maria...

Captain (Retired) CD William John Manser

Captain (Retired) CD William John Manser

Oct 3, 2023

Comfortably, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, ON.,  William John Manser in his 82nd year.  Beloved husband of Janet Manser (nee: Ische).  Dear father of Bonita Lydon (Michael), Marcus Manser, Rouanne Manser (Jon Moore) and Heather Beedie (Brian).  Loving and proud grandfather of Nathan and Mikyla Moore, Chris, Simon and Adrian Cartmale and...

Regina Kal

Regina Kal

Sep 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Regina Kal 

Regina, a beloved soul whose presence brought warmth and joy to the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023. She was 86 years old.

Born on April 17th 1937, Regina grew up in Poland, where she cultivated a deep love for family and friends. Throughout her life, she...

Leokadia Bentkowski

Leokadia Bentkowski

Sep 19, 2023

Peacefully with her family at her side, in Extendicare London, on Tuesday, September 19th 2023, Leokadia Bentkowski in her 97th year.  Beloved wife of Joseph Bentkowski for 67 years.  Loving mother of Henry Bentkowski and Wanda Bentkowski (Tony Hitchins).  Cherished sister-in-law of Fr. John Betkowski, Krystyna Siniowski and Jenny Kosar.  Leokadia will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews...

Carlos Paiva

Carlos Paiva

Sep 13, 2023

Peacefully, with family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Carlos Alberto Paiva at the age of 74.  Beloved husband of Juvenalia Paiva for 49 years.  Dear father of Tim Paiva (Sherri) and Cathy Paiva (Adam Morin).  Loving grandfather of Brooklyn, Isiah, Takaida and Azlynn.  Cherished brother of Odette Paiva and Maria Do Çeu.  Also survived...

Manuel Moniz Lopes Tavares

Manuel Moniz Lopes Tavares

Sep 7, 2023

Manuel Moniz Lopes Tavares, was born February 14, 1933, in the village of  Sao Bras, the island of Sao Miguel, in the Azores, Portugal. He was the sixth child out of a total of six sons and a daughter born to Honorato Lopes Tavares and Maria Jose Correia Moniz. He went to school locally, worked with his family, and was...

Mary (nee: Dewan) Lewis

Mary (nee: Dewan) Lewis

Sep 6, 2023

Mary Carmel Lewis (Dewan) in her 96th year passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Joseph Lewis (2009) and Frank Gerard Baker (1952). Dear mother of Loretta (Paul) Anderson and Ann (Clayton) Turcotte. Predeceased by her children Patricia Helen Baker (2022), Frank Gerard Baker (2007), Thomas James Lewis...

Giuseppe Merucci

Giuseppe Merucci

Sep 6, 2023

Peacefully, with his family at his side, on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, Giuseppe Merucci in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Filomena Merucci(2018). Dear father of  Angelo  Merucci, Cosimo Merucci (Pam), Bruno Merucci (Jan), the late Benedetto “Bernie” Merucci (2022) and the late Tony Merucci (2015).  Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Laura, Amanda (Joseph) and Serena (Sam). Great -grandfather...

Andrew Panczyk

Andrew Panczyk

Sep 5, 2023

At his residence, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Andrew Panczyk in his 67th year.  Dear son of Zdistawa “Joanne” Mucha and the late Feliks Panczyk (1974).  Loving father of Jennifer and Derrick.  Cherished brother of Robert Panczyk (Kari Walsh) and Barbara Pritchett (2017).  Also survived by his brother-in-law Mike Logan and his nephews and nieces, Crystal, Amanda and Michael. He...

Daniel Armstrong

Daniel Armstrong

Sep 5, 2023

Peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 in his 43rd year surrounded by friends and family holding his mother's hand. Dan lived a beautiful life and fought an impossible battle with cancer for the last two years....to the ends no one could imagine. Cherished father of Rowan and Hadley, dear son of Dalia and Norman...

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