Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Jan 26, 2026

Well! That went quickly didn’t it? My days of providing London Free Press readers with photos to decorate their fridges are over. Cancer is the biggest bully I ever faced. I’ve been standing up to bullies my whole life, win or lose my integrity always remained in tact. I’ve never kissed a butt and have great disdain for those who enjoy...

Jan 24, 2026

Maria Regina Melo passed peacefully with her loving family by her side, at Henley Place, London, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 80, just days before her 81st birthday.

Devoted wife to the late Benjamin for 60 wonderful years. Cherished mother of Isabel Teixeira (Gilbert) and Frank Melo (Angela). Adored grandmother of Kierstin Melo (Peter), Madison Melo, Vanessa...

Jan 19, 2026

With great sadness we announce the passing of Janina Czeslawa Metel, a strong-willed but kind and generous woman.

Janina was born May 20, 1933 in Pikulice, a small village in the county of Premysl in southeastern Poland to Michal Mosur and Karolina Krol – the third of four children. Her parents moved the family to Rustweczka near Mosciska, Poland (now part...

Jan 18, 2026

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in his 62nd year, with his loving wife Cindy and family at his side. 

Chris will leave behind a legacy of love, loyalty and quiet strength. He was deeply loved and will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew him.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on...

Jan 14, 2026

Peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at Victoria Hospital, London, ON, Tiago Teves De Lima left this world to rejoin his beloved wife Maria da Conceicao De Lima (2004) in Heaven.

Tiago will be dearly missed by his children Liberta Medeiros and Louis De Lima (Gabie). Much loved vavo to Braedan (Alicia), Chloe and Christian.

Cherished...

Jan 8, 2026

Arrangements are incomplete.

Details of the Celebration of Life will be published at a later time.

Jan 6, 2026

Jan 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Elżbieta Maria Truszkowski

January 18, 1948 – January 4, 2026

Elżbieta Maria Truszkowski, a woman with a big heart and deep faith, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. Until her very last moment, she was surrounded by the love and prayers of those she cherished most. For 50 beautiful years, Elżbieta and her husband, Eugeniusz, walked through...

Jan 2, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Mercieca, known to many of his friends and colleagues as "John Herb," in early January 2026. He was 61 years old.

A nearly lifelong resident of London, Ontario, John dedicated nearly fifty years of his life to the culinary arts. He was a chef of the old school—hardworking, disciplined, and...

Dec 30, 2025

Heaven gained a new angel with the passing of Pasquale Vercillo, who entered eternal rest in his 81st year. Pasquale passed peacefully at University Hospital, surrounded by love, with his devoted nephew Tom Lepore and his cherished great-nieces Alyssa and Sabrina Lodder by his side. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Predeceased bu his parents Francesco...

Dec 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and faith that the family announces the peaceful passing of Jose Arruda Almeida age 85, who passed away at his home in London, Ontario surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on December 27th, 2025. 

Jose was born on March 24, 1940 in São Brás, Açores to the late Emilia and Daniel. He was...

Dec 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Zylawy on Christmas morning, in his 73rd year. Andrew was a devoted husband to Theresa Zylawy for 47 wonderful years, a loving father to Mary (Rob Knipf) and Stephen (Terri Zylawy), and a cherished grandfather to Stephen, Oksana, and Lincoln and doting uncle to nephew Adrian Zylawy (Rachel,...

Dec 23, 2025

Arnold Herman Marsman left this world peacefully on December 23, 2025 in his 91st year. Predeceased by his loving wife Frances (nee Dalton). Cherished father of Maria Price (Jeff), Kathleen Marsman (Allan Brett), Arnie (Charlene) and Mike. Proud Opa of Jocelyn Price and Shannon O’Beid (Jonathan), Ella and Dylan Brett, Luke (Jordann) and Carley Marsman, and Shawn and Charlotte Marsman....

Dec 20, 2025

Peacefully with family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, Arsenio was reunited with his beloved wife Lidia Conceicao Sousa (2013).

Dear father of Maria Johnson (Rick), Diana Soares (Trevor Blondeel) and Roberto Sousa (Sandra). 

Arsenio was a much loved grandfather of Marcel, Christina, Kayla, Joshua, Courtney and Sarah. 

Great grandfather of Kiersten, Ashton, Madilynn, Adeline, Gianna and...

Dec 20, 2025

Peacefully in her sleep, Rosa passed away in her 94th year. She will be deeply missed by her children, Jessie (Maggie), Rose Marie (Carlos), and Dalia. 

Rosa was a loving grandmother to Nick (Tammy), Christine (Scott), Jason (Caryn), Tabatha (Jason), and Melinda (Derek). Beloved by her great grandchildren Joshua, Victoria, Avery, Matthew, Jersey, Brody, Emma, and Christian. 

Also missed by her siblings,...

Dec 19, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Maria Kyraszczuk, a strong-willed but kind and generous mother and grandmother.

Maria was born April 21, 1932 in a small village in the beautiful Carpathian mountains of Western Ukraine. Her parents raised four children in this farming community until the Second World War broke out and when the fighting neared their homestead, the...

Dec 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Henryk Janiszewski announces his peaceful passing, at the age of 70 at University Hospital on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

He was the loving husband of 46 years to his wife Zofia and devoted father to his children. Henryk was a stoic man who cared deeply about his family. He will be remembered...

Dec 14, 2025

Aurelio peacefully passed away with his family by his side at St. Joseph's Hospice, London, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Beloved husband for 64 years of Angelina. Dear father of Terisa Quilliams (Mark) and Debbie Resendes (Robert). Loving grandfather of Stacey, Andrew, Bryan and Dawson. Son of the late Dinis Furtado and the late Aurelia Sousa

Aurelio was born in Lomba...

Dec 10, 2025

Peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Chelsey Park, Long Term Care in London, ON, Emilio Patuto entered into eternal rest at the age of 94.

 Emilio is survived by his children Maria Kress, Joanne Amaral (Joe), Nick Patuto (Michelle) and 5 grandchildren.

Dear Uncle to Tony Circelli (Cheri), Sam Circelli (Yvonne), Angelo Circelli (predeceased) Aldo Circelli (Karen) and extended family.

Fondly remembered...

Dec 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of  Paul Alfred Leinweber informs his friends of his passing on Friday, December 5, 2025 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, in St. Mary’s , ON at the age of 79. Paul now joins his parents Frederick and Pauline his sibling’s Don his wife Donna , John, Doug in heaven.

Paul will be deeply...