Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Firmino Da cruz Goncalves

Firmino Da cruz Goncalves

Jan 1, 2022

Unexpectedly on April 8, 2022, Firmino Da Cruz Goncalves passed away at the age of 77 years old; born July 5, 1945 in Fonte De Angeao, Vagos Portugal. Beloved husband of the late Maria Fatima Goncalves (2013). Loving father of Firmino (Tonya) Paulo (Jessica )and Fatima Duarte (Todd ). Precious Vovo of Minito Goncalves, Eloise and Noah Duarte. Predeceased by...

Patricia Helen Baker

Patricia Helen Baker

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, with her sons by her side, at University Hospital, London, Patricia Helen Baker passed after a brief illness. Loving mother of William Brown and Patrick (Shannon) Brown. Cherished daughter of Mary Lewis and sister of Loretta (Paul) Anderson and Ann (Clayton) Turcotte. Loving grandmother of Patrick, Ashlee and Adam Brown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by...

Mary Josephine Hunter

Mary Josephine Hunter

Jan 1, 2022

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Mary Jo Hunter in her 95th year passed on peacefully, at Mount Hope, Marian Villa, London.Mary Josephine Hunter was a very beautiful, kind and loving woman. She was a wonderful and beloved wife of 72 years to Patrick John Hunter. "Jo" Hunter an endearing and nurturing mother leaves behind son John and his wife Gina...

Leonildo Oliveira Carreiro

Leonildo Oliveira Carreiro

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, Leonildo "Leo" Carreiro in his 99th year. Beloved husband of Maria de Deus Carreiro. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Portugal. Predeceased by his sisters Idalina, Blandina and his brother Rogéro. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350...

Ashley Joseph Gaynor

Ashley Joseph Gaynor

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, March 20, 2022, Ashley Joseph James Gaynor in his 49th year. Beloved father of Sean Gaynor of Kitchener. Cherished son of John and the late Patricia Gaynor (1995). Loved brother of Ann-Marie (Steven) Harpur and Allen (Leanne) Gaynor, all of London. Dear uncle of Keira, Nolan and...

Dinarte Barbosa

Dinarte Barbosa

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, with his family at his side, on Friday, May 27, 2022, Dinarte "Dan" Barbosa in his 66th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Anne Bryan (2019). Dear father of Tabatha Weber and her husband Jason. Cherished son of Rosa and Jacinto (1988) Barbosa. Dearest brother of Rosie Barbosa (Carlos), Dalia Anello (Mike) and Jessie Barbosa (Maggie). Also survived...

Bruno Papini

Bruno Papini

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, Bruno Papini in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Lina Papini for 62 years. Dear father of Mario (Belinda), John (Ren Nae) and Dante. Loving grandfather of Adam (Sarah), Michael, Cole, Dustin and great-grandfather of Olivia. Cherished brother of Roberto and Navia. Bruno immigrated to Canada in 1956, where he...

Maria Do carmo Benfeito

Maria Do carmo Benfeito

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, with the love of her family, at University Hospital, London, on Friday, October 7, 2022, Maria do Carmo Benfeito in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Benfeito (2011). Dear father of Ilda Moniz (Denis), Noelia Teixeira (Liberto) and Cathy Neves (Tony). Loving Vava of Victor Teixeira (Sophia), Tiffany Inglis (John), Tyler Teixeira (Melissa), Andrea Fornelos (Mikael),...

Karolina Zagorski

Karolina Zagorski

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Karolina Zagorski in her 94th year. Loving grandmother of Eva. Survived by her niece Halina, nephew Zdzislaw, great-niece Wioletta (Marek), great-nephew Darek, great-great-niece Olivia and great-great-nephews Patrick and Alexander. Predeceased by her husband Stanislaw Zagorski (1999). A Mass of Christian...

Marion Alice St. pierre

Marion Alice St. pierre

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, at the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, Ontario, on Tuesday, February 15th 2022, Marion Alice St. Pierre in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald "Bud" Joseph St. Pierre (2012). Dear mother of Gregory (Mary Lou). Loving grandmother of Nicole Elizabeth (Kaveh) and Robert James (Nadine). Also survived by her sister-in-law Shirley Climie (Bill), her brothers-in-law Jim...

Marla Elisa goulart Freitas

Marla Elisa goulart Freitas

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, with her family at her side, on Sunday, January 16, 2022, Marla Elisa Goulart Freitas in her 67th year. Cherished sister of Victor (Karen Margaret) Freitas. Dear aunt of Miguel Anthony and David Alexander. Predeceased by her parents Miguel Silveira Freitas (2005) and Gilberta Rosa Freitas (2004)(nee Goulart). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Cross...

Antonio Goncalves Figueiredo

Antonio Goncalves Figueiredo

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, January 14, 2022, Antonio Goncalves Figueiredo in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Maria Conceicao Bento Figueiredo. Loving father of Olivia Silva (Marcelo). Dear Grandfather of Jessica Inacio (Carlos Simoes ) and Ademar Inacio. Great-grandfather of Gabriella Simoes.Survived by his siblings Silvino Figueiredo (Maria), Olivia Bento and the late Joaquim (1992), Maria Oliveira...

Teresa Moraczewska

Teresa Moraczewska

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, September 5, 2022, Teresa Moraczewska in her 84th year. Cherished mother of Marek Moraczewski (Halina). Dear grandmother of Sabastian, Victoria and Halle. Predeceased by her husband Tadeusz and her daughter Urszula Chelminiak. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 419 Hill Street, London on Friday, September...

Henryk Wolny

Henryk Wolny

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully in London on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Henryk (Heniek/Henry) Wolny, passed away in his 88th year. Loving husband of Jadwiga "Judy" Wolny. Dear father of Klaudiusz (Natalia), and grandfather of Adrian. Uncle of Karina and Geniek in Poland. He will be missed by his extended family Margaret and Marek Pszczola and by his dear friends Czeslawa and Albert Zarzeczny...

Antoni Kiezik

Antoni Kiezik

Jan 1, 2022

Antoni Kiezik obituary in Polish

Susan Pearl Smorhay

Susan Pearl Smorhay

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully, at her residence, on Sunday, March 20, 2022 Susan "Sue" Smorhay in her 73rd year. Cherished wife of Bradley Smorhay for 52 years. Dear mother of Paul Smorhay, Kerry Sollazzo and Richard (Shannon France) Smorhay. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Addison, Aidan and Ryker. Beloved sister of Carol (Ron) MacDonald, Margaret Rowen, Mary (Larry) Coughlan, Barbara (John) Trela, Michael (Christine)...

Frances Catherine Gruber

Frances Catherine Gruber

Jan 1, 2022

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, March 18, 2022, Frances Catherine Gruber in her 83rd year. Loving wife of Tim. Cherished mother of Dwayne Gruber and mother-in-law of Larry Mann. Beloved Aunt of Kathryn Pastein (Stacy) and their children Karry and Michael, and loving great-aunt of Crystal Morley-Janicas (Marco). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear close friends. Predeceased...

Luella Rita Loucks

Luella Rita Loucks

Jan 1, 2022

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, March 13, 2022, Luella "Lue" Rita Loucks in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Chester Clarence Loucks of 64 years. Cherished mother of Brenda Howlett. Dearest grandmother of Stephen and Jason Howlett. Sister of Rose Kelly, Theresa Davies, Julie Gelinas (Mozart), Michael Corriveau (Liz), Cyril Corriveau (Linda), Leo-Paul Corriveau and Gerome Corriveau (Lucy)....

Jose Goncalves Marinho

Jose Goncalves Marinho

Jan 1, 2022

Unexpectedly, on Monday, February 7, 2022, Jose Marinho in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Laura Marinho for 55 years. Jose immigrated to Canada at the age of 17 from Portugal, settling in Elliott Lake and later made his permanent home in London. Dear father of Ana (Armindo) Marinho-Martins and Rose (Mike) Branco. Loving grandfather of Taylor, Bailey, Karina and...

Maria De lourdes de braga Pacheco

Maria De lourdes de braga Pacheco

Jan 1, 2022

At her residence in London, on Sunday, July 3, 2022, Maria Pacheco in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Jose Couto. Dear mother of Connie (Norm) Umbelina, Jose (Natalia) Couto. Loving grandmother of 7. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Joao Couto. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William...