Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Jaime Amaral

Jaime Amaral

Apr 23, 2026

Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Jaime Furtado Amaral in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Maria Fatima Amaral for 56 years.

Loving father of Jaimie Amaral (Jennifer), Nelson Amaral (Tanny) and Frank Amaral (Sue). Proud grandfather of Jordan, Dillon, Kasandra, Michaela, Dimarco, Miguel and Ethan. Great-grandfather of Florence. Dear brother of Manuel Amaral (Maria),...

John Edmund Arsenault

John Edmund Arsenault

Apr 22, 2026

Peacefully with family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, John Edmund Arsenault in his 90th year. Predeceased by his loving wife, Annette, siblings Yvonne (Cyril) Blanchard, Leo (Edna) Arsenault, Marie Croken (Forrest Nowlan), Reginald Arsenault, and Alfred Jr. Arsenault, and parents Alfred and Elizabeth Arsenault. Also sadly missed by 26 nieces and nephews. John left...

Ronald Garfat

Ronald Garfat

Apr 21, 2026

It is with profound sadness the family of Dr. Ronald “Ron” Garfat announce his passing at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in his 83rd year.

Ron leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Tory Garfat, whom he met while a student at the University of Western Ontario. He was a much loved father...

Armando  De Sousa

Armando De Sousa

Apr 14, 2026

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, ON. with his family by his side, on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 Armando Caetano de Sousa passed on into eternal life at the age of 76.

Armando will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years Goretti De Sousa, and his children Brian Sousa (Maryann) and Kelly Matos (Jeff). Armando was a much loved grandfather...

Pasquale Pompilii

Pasquale Pompilii

Apr 10, 2026

Ettore Pasquale Pompilii, in his 86th year, was peacefully received into the Lord’s home surrounded by his family. Pasquale was born in Miano, Teramo, Italy on June 8, 1940. He was predeceased by his parents, Umberto and Erinna Pompilii, his parents-in-law, Adamo and Letizia Di Francesco, and his brother-in-law Tito Pompilii.

Pasquale is survived by his devoted and loving wife of...

Emmanual Camilleri

Emmanual Camilleri

Apr 9, 2026

Peacefully passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Emmanual “Bill” Camilleri in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee: Crivea) Camilleri (2022).

Loving father of Bill Camilleri and David Camilleri (Leslie Gray). Proud grandfather of Kayla Camilleri, Brooklyn Gough-Camilleri (Aaron), Conner Bellyou-Camilleri, Joshua Bellyou-Camilleri and his great-grandchildren Ryker Gough and Addison Kiss. Dear Brother...

Wayne Edward Rollins

Wayne Edward Rollins

Mar 29, 2026

Wayne Rollins is survived by his beloved partner, Helen Riordon, his beloved son, Marty Rollins, his daughter, Lori Rollins and his grandson, Nick Rollins. 

Wayne brought happiness to his tenants at Crestdale Apartments where he was the superintendent for 30 years. Wayne worked as the wonderful maintenance man at Thames Valley Golf Course for 30 years.

A Celebration of Life will take...

Helga Tremmel

Helga Tremmel

Mar 28, 2026

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, Ontario, with her family at her side on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the age of age 85, Helga Tremmel entered into eternal rest were she joins her beloved husband Joseph Tremmel (1999).

Helga will be deeply missed by her children Jenny Keene and Barbara Stevenson (Greg). Dear Oma of Reeves Keene, Katie Keene (Jordan White),...

Maria Agnes Switala

Maria Agnes Switala

Mar 25, 2026

Maria Switala passed away peacefully with her family at her side at University Hospital on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband, Pawel Switala, in 2006.

Born in Switzerland, Maria knew from the time she was a small child that she wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from nurses' college in Sursee,...

Chantelle Marie St. Jacques

Chantelle Marie St. Jacques

Mar 22, 2026

It’s with immense sadness and great pain that we announce the sudden passing of Chantelle Marie St. Jacques on March 22, 2026.

Mother of Lilly-Anna Knight and Heavenly Joseph St.Jacques. 

Beloved daughter of Darlene Salisbury, Guy & Kim St.Jacques.

Cherished Granddaughter of Wayne & Connie Salisbury

Survived by siblings Jacqueline & Blayne Knott, Valerie & Mike Taylor, Jennifer and Stephen O’Quinn, Matthew & Brigitte...

Antonio Circelli

Antonio Circelli

Mar 21, 2026

Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, March 21, 2026, Antonio Circelli in his 84th year passed on into eternal life.

Antonio was the much loved husband of 58 years to his beloved Cheryl Circelli.

Dear father to Jason (Melissa) Circelli, Dan Circelli and Melissa (Derrick) Circelli.

Cherished grandfather to Luca and Bella Circelli.

Antonio will be missed by his brother’s Sam (Yvonne) Circelli and...

Gregory Michael Heming

Gregory Michael Heming

Mar 12, 2026

Suddenly, at home in Thorndale, ON on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, Gregory Aloysius Michael Heming passed away in his 64th year.

Loved best friend and longtime companion of Sharon Fletcher.

Predeceased by his parents Herman Johannes Heming (1997) and Maria Jacoba Bernadette Heming (2020) and his eldest brother Marcel Heming (2012).

Gregory is survived by his siblings Marianne van Geel (Adrian), Adrian Heming...

Sister Kathleen Lyons, CSJ

Sister Kathleen Lyons, CSJ

Mar 9, 2026

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada is saddened to announce the peaceful death of Sister Kathleen Lyons at the residence of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 485 Windermere Road, London, on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Kathleen Mary Agnes Lyons was born at home on October 25, 1929, in Padiham, Lancashire, England. When she was nine months old,...

Anna Macugajlo

Anna Macugajlo

Mar 4, 2026

Anna Macugajlo, 73, passed away on March 4, 2026 at Walker House Hospice in Welland. Predeceased by her parents Klemens and Karolina. Anna will be deeply missed by her sister Lydia, her cousins and their families, dear friends and great neighbours, her beloved cat Aura and cat-niece Patience.

Thank you to Dr. Manser, Nurse Krystal and PSWs who provided homecare for...

Carmine Circelli

Carmine Circelli

Mar 4, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, nonno, and bisnonno, Carmine Circelli, in his 84th year. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Ida Circelli, and his children, Maria Assunta (Sil) lacobelli, Giovanna Circelli, and Anna Circelli. Proud nonno to Danielle (Joel) Steingart, Michele lacobelli, Matteo (Ashley) Brown, Brendan...

Margaret Frances Bourque

Margaret Frances Bourque

Mar 3, 2026

Passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Margaret Frances Bourque at the age of 87.Margaret has entered into the Eternal Kingdom where she is reunited with her son Marcel Mathew Bourque and her parents Hector and Elizabeth McAdam.

Dear wife for 62 years of Marcel Bourque but loved him for 64 years.  Loving mother of Candice and Sandra....

Manuel Pereira

Manuel Pereira

Mar 2, 2026

Peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026, Manual Pereira entered into eternal rest at the age of 90.

Manuel will be dearly missed by his children Ana Costa (Jose), Manuel Pereira (Paula Rego), Lurdes Pereira, Jorge Pereira (Paula Goncalves), Luisa Nunes (Luis) and Maria Garcia (Corey). Predeceased by his son Jose Medeiros Pereira.

Manuel was a loving...

Joseph Arthur Roger Belanger

Joseph Arthur Roger Belanger

Feb 23, 2026

Surrounded by his family at University Hospital, London on February 23, 2026, Roger was peacefully reunited with his loved ones and welcomed with open arms.

Roger was an unforgettable individual who touched the lives of many during his life. 

Originally from Quebec, he approached his new life in Ontario with an eagerness to learn and was resilient enough to adjust to any...

Alicia Sanchez

Alicia Sanchez

Feb 20, 2026

Peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, February 20, 2026, our beloved mother Alicia Sanchez at the age of 77 left us. 

She now joins her cherished parents Francisco and Alicia De Miguel as well as her brother’s Angel De Miguel and Francisco (Maria Jose) De Miguel in Heaven.

Alicia will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years...

Rev. "John" Jan Hubert Betkowski

Rev. "John" Jan Hubert Betkowski

Feb 13, 2026

Rev. Father “John” Jan Hubert Betkowski died suddenly at his home in Dresden, Ontario, on Friday, February 13, 2026, in his 89th year. Cherished brother of Jenny Kosar and lifelong brother-in-law/friend Bogdan Szymkiewicz. Loving Uncle, affectionately known as “Wujek” of Anne-Marie Longshaw (nee Kosar) (Daniel), Stasia Kosar (Greg Castonguay), Yolanda Conte (Frank), Henry Bentkowski, Peter Siniowski, Bozenka Soares (Jay), Paul...