Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Paul Da Costa

Paul Da Costa

May 20, 2023

On Saturday,  May 20, 2023 in Marysville, Ohio, USA, Paul Da Costa in his 47th  year. Beloved son of Jorgelina Da Costa and the late Manuel Da Costa (2022). Loving father of Drake, Donovan and Jonah, and vavo to Grayson. Dear brother of Joe Da Costa (Leonor), Tony Da Costa (Luisa), Dennis Da Costa (Crystal), and Lisa Demelo (Daniel). Cherished...

Cory Richard Barrett Worotny

Cory Richard Barrett Worotny

May 17, 2023

After a lifelong fight with SDS and cancer. Cory lost his hard fought battle and peacefully, in the loving arms of his Mother and with his family by his side, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on May 17, 2023, Cory Richard  Barrett Worotny at the age of 32.

Cherished son of Barbie Villani (Emilio) and Rick Worotny.  Dear brother...

Larry James Paquet

Larry James Paquet

May 15, 2023

On his 74th birthday, May 15, 2023, Larry Paquet got his wings and went to walk with the angels.  Joining his mother Gladys Mazerolle (Andress) and step-father Tony Mazerolle.  Peacefully, with his wife Melrose Paquet (Micallef) and daughter, Jennifer Cranney (Paquet) by his side at LHSC Victoria Palliative Care Unit.  Cherished grandfather of Ayden Paquet-Corriveau.

Remembered by his brother Arthur...

Janusz "John" Piotr Deren

Janusz "John" Piotr Deren

May 14, 2023

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at his residence in London, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, John Deren at the age of 65.  Beloved husband of Anna Deren for 40 years.  Dear father of Mark Deren (Anna) and Jack Deren.  Loving dziadzia of Kaia Deren. Cherished brother of Maria Deren-Potkin, Zdzisia Leszczynski (Piotr), Bogusia Waliszewski (Jarek) and Ala Grupka...

Anna (Cupello) Fiorino

Anna (Cupello) Fiorino

May 12, 2023

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Anna after a long and courageous battle. Born in Grimaldi Italy  Anna moved to Canada in 1968.She is predeceased by her father Luigi Cupello and mother Francesca and sisters Maria and Rosina.  

Anna led her family with much love, dedicated commitment and great strength of Character. 

We...

Manny Correia

Manny Correia

May 8, 2023

Peacefully, with his family at his side, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, May 8, 2023, Manuel Francisco Duarte Correia at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Maria Arruda Correia for 36 years, married on the 9th May 1987.  Dear father of Brian Correia and Ulisa Correia.  Cherished brother of Maria, Jose, Carolina, Osvalda, Gueilherme and Nelia.  Brother-in-law of...

Fred Botelho

Fred Botelho

May 7, 2023

Suddenly, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, May 7,2023, Fernando “Fred” Cabral Botelho at the age of 53.  Beloved husband of Helena Botelho.  Dear father of Claudia Botelho (Alex) and MacKenzie Botelho (Ethan).  Cherished son of Joao and Maria da Conceicao Botelho.  Loving brother of Margaret Braga (Carlos), John Botelho (Oriana), Pedro “Peter” Botelho...

Boguslaw Gwozdz

Boguslaw Gwozdz

May 4, 2023

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, Boguslaw Gwozdz in his 77th year.  Beloved husband of Malgorzata Kopaczewska-Gwozdz and the late Janina Gwozdz (1994).  Dear father of Rafal Gwozdz (Anna-Maria), Tom Gwozdz, Anna Oliveira (Brian) and step-daughter Monika Kopaczewska.  Loving grandfather of Kyler, Grace, Cadence and Jacob.   Cherished brother of...

Fernando de Medeiros Cabral

Fernando de Medeiros Cabral

May 4, 2023

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved marido, pai, irmão, avô, tio, neighbour and friend on Thursday May 04, 2023 in his 75th year. Fernando peacefully passed away at St. Joseph's Hospice, London Ontario surrounded by his wife and children.  Fernando Cabral, “GRILO”, was born on August 02, 1948 in São Miguel, Açores....

John Thomas "Tom" Alexander

John Thomas "Tom" Alexander

Apr 27, 2023

Peacefully, at Parkwood Institute (Veterans Care), on Thursday, April 27, 2023, John Thomas “Tom”, in his 85th year passed away.  Beloved husband of Mary Margaret “Anne”.  Dear father of Margaret (Steve) of London, Tom Jr. of St. Thomas and Patrick (Linda) of London.  Loving grandfather of Renee, Nicholas, Aaron, Courtney, Cassie and Brett.  Survived by his brother, John (Irene) of...

Christianus "Chris" Antonius Koolen

Christianus "Chris" Antonius Koolen

Apr 26, 2023

Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, Ontario, Christianus  “Chris”  Antonius Koolen in his 95th year.  Chris was predeceased by his siblings: Johanna Straatman-Koolen, Driek Koolen, Nol Koolen, Thiest Koolen, Ted Koolen and Albert van den Bogaard, Hendrika Vervoordeldonk- van den Bogaard, Nellie van den Bogaard, Theo van den Bogaard, Miet Van Lierop- van den Bogaard....

Ruth Margaret Madziak

Ruth Margaret Madziak

Apr 26, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved mother Ruth Margaret  Madziak (nee: Gorman) on April 26, 2023, at Victoria Hospital. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family and the love of those who couldn’t be there.  Forever lovingly remembered by her children: Mary Ellen Melanson, Joe (Cathy) Madziak, Bob (Cathy) Madziak, Anne Marie (Janice)...

Alfred Adolf Czech

Alfred Adolf Czech

Apr 18, 2023

Peacefully, at his residence in London, with family by his side, Alfred Czech on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in his 98th year.  Beloved husband of the late Susanna Czech (2020). Dear father of Rosemary Czech (David Solomon), Willie Harback, Jim Harback, Mary Sue Helmkay and Cathy Cardy. He was loved and will be missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren....

Michal Baraniak

Michal Baraniak

Apr 15, 2023

Suddenly, passed away at his parents’ home in London on Saturday, April 15, 2023, Michal Baraniak at the age of 37.  Cherished son of Michalina and Stefan.  Loving brother of Justyna Baraniak and Szymon Baraniak (Olivia) of Poland.  Dear uncle of Nikolas and Aleksander.  Michal will be missed by many family and friends who loved him. The Mass of Christian...

Janusz Tadeusz Barcicki

Janusz Tadeusz Barcicki

Apr 11, 2023

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Janusz Tadeusz Barcicki in his 71st year.  Beloved husband of Jadwiga Barcicki.  Dear father of Jack (Eliza) Barcicki of London and Marek (Malgorzata) Barcicki of Poland. Loving grandfather of Eryk, Maya, Andre, Lena and Diana.  Cherished brother of Andrzej, Maria and Tomasz.  The Mass...

James Alexander Short

James Alexander Short

Apr 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of James Alexander Short on April 2, 2023, at his home in London. Predeceased by parents Lewis Alexander and Margaret Ann Short as well as his brother Michael Douglas Short, he was the fond father of Alec and Costello, and will be greatly missed by his sisters Kathy Brown and Vickie...

Kateryna Iwankiw

Kateryna Iwankiw

Apr 2, 2023

Peacefully, with her son by her side, at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, Kateryna Iwankiw in her 95th year.  Beloved wife of the late Petro Iwankiw (1998).  Loving mother of Peter Iwankiw. Visitors will be received in the O’Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., London on Wednesday, April 5,  2023  from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. The Mass...

Hugh Matthias McInnis

Hugh Matthias McInnis

Mar 27, 2023

Hugh Matthias McInnis, (88), of London Ontario, quietly passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, after struggling with dementia. Hugh was born on October 19, 1934, in Florence, Cape Breton, N.S. to Roderick Francis and Mary Florence (Hosking) MacInnis. Hugh is predeceased by his parents, Roderick and Mary Florence (Hosking) MacInnis, his wife Ann (Young) McInnis, along with his brothers and...

Maria Natividade Brandao

Maria Natividade Brandao

Mar 26, 2023

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Parkwood Institute, London, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, Maria Natividade Brandao in her 79th year.  Beloved wife of Luis for 48 years. Dear mother of Frank Brandao and Janet Aharan (Brandon). Loving  Vavó of Riley and Colby.  Cherished sister of Diamantina Brandao.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitors...

Anne - Marie Kinahan

Anne - Marie Kinahan

Mar 25, 2023

KINAHAN, Anne-Marie, age 53, died at VON Sakura House hospice Saturday March 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert Thomas Salter. Predeceased by parents Pauline and Michael Kinahan of Lambeth, Ontario and Lisa (Pimlatt) Kinahan of St. Thomas, Ontario. Anne-Marie grew up in Lambeth, attended high school at Regina Mundi, completed her Ph.D. at Carleton University, and lived in St Marys, Ontario,...