Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

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...

Johanna Joan Squires

Johanna Joan Squires

Feb 11, 2026

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, Ontario with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in her 90th year, our dear mother Johanna “Joan” Squires now joins her beloved husband Richard Squires(1996) in Heaven. 

Joan was a much loved mother to Richard "Dickie" Squires (Florence), Mary Voorn (Tom), Irene Ducharme (Barry) and Lisa Squires (Fred Klaudi).

Dear grandmother to Craig (Lauren),...

Domenico Carducci

Domenico Carducci

Feb 9, 2026

Peacefully in his home, surround by his family, on Monday, February 9, 2026 Domenico Carducci in his 94th year passed into eternal rest. 

 Beloved husband of the late Maria Assunta (Santangelo) Carducci (2008).  Wonderful father of Anthony “Tony” Carducci and Giovanni “John” Carducci.

Domenico is survived by his brother Enio (Sestina), his sister-in-law Leonilde and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Predeceased...

Ernesto "Ernie" De Sousa Medeiros

Ernesto "Ernie" De Sousa Medeiros

Feb 7, 2026

Ernesto "Ernie" Medeiros, in his 65th year, of London, Ontario, passed away surrounded by love, February 7, 2026.

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, Ernesto carried his roots with pride and brought his old-fashioned values with him everywhere he went.

Ernie was greatly devoted to his family. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten by his children Mike (Nikki) Pereira, Stephanie...

Armindo Goncalves

Armindo Goncalves

Feb 1, 2026

Suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence in London, Armindo Goncalves at the age of 88, now joins his beloved wife of 58 years Maria Piedade Goncalves (2021).

 Dear father of Pedro Goncalves. Much loved grandfather of Austin and Caleb Goncalves. Cherished brother to Ivone Nunes and Hortense Martins of Portugal. Brother-in-law to Maria Oliveira and Vitoria Branco. Much...

Derek  Ruttan

Derek Ruttan

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...

Maria Regina Melo

Maria Regina Melo

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...

Janina Metel

Janina Metel

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...

Dr. Patrick Joseph Connor

Dr. Patrick Joseph Connor

Jan 18, 2026

On January 18, 2026, Dr. Patrick Joseph Connor passed away, in London, Ontario. Born in May 1959 in London, Pat was a lifelong pillar of the London community, and lived a life defined by generosity, humour, and a bright, steady spirit.

Pat was the youngest of Anne and Martin Connor’s six children, and in his final days, he spoke of what...

Chris Dale

Chris Dale

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...

Tiago Teves De Lima

Tiago Teves De Lima

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...

Donna Million

Donna Million

Jan 8, 2026

Arrangements are incomplete.

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