Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Alan Cecil Glen Kelley

Alan Cecil Glen Kelley

May 24, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Alan Cecil Glen Kelley, who died at London Victoria Hospital from complications related to Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Al is survived by his three children—Corey Kelley, Casie Hurren-Kelly, and Derek Hurren-Kelly—as well as his brother, D’Arcy Stewart, his last surviving sibling. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews...

Irene Pereira Morais

Irene Pereira Morais

May 24, 2025

Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, Irene Morais in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Joao Augusto Morais (2019). Dear mother of Manuel “Manny” Morais (Carmen), George Morais, Isabel Miranda (Eric), Teresa Morais (Dave) and John II Morais (Nicole). Loving Vovó of Cassandra, Michael, Alexandria, Brittney, Jordan, Philip, Ella, Johnny III and...

Doreen Christina Murphy

Doreen Christina Murphy

May 21, 2025

On Wednesday May 21, 2025, surrounded by her children, Doreen "Blossom" Murphy in her 88th year, passed away peacefully. Doreen now reunites with her husband Robert "Bob" who passed in 1997. Loving Mother to Gerard (Valerie), Colm (Dee), Dolores (Luke), Siobhan (Cam), Colette (Glenn), and Gillian (Butch). Devoted Grandmother to Laura (Chris), Kevin, Shane, Aaron, Robert, Luke, Haley (Zach), Kane...

Rev. Richard Wilfred Tremblay

Rev. Richard Wilfred Tremblay

May 15, 2025

Peacefully, at the McCormick Home, London, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, Rev. Richard Wilfred Tremblay, in his 84th year. Cherished brother of Carole Chevalier (James). Dear uncle of Matthew (Julie), Rachelle and great-uncle of Abigail and Alexa. Rev. Tremblay was ordained May 28, 1966. He served the following ministries 1966 - 1967 St. Mary’s Church and Chaplain at Old Victoria...

Marian Theresa Armstrong

Marian Theresa Armstrong

May 13, 2025

Born to parents George Guillaume Duchene (1977) and Mary T. Hollenbach (nee Johnston) (2006). Marian is survived by her daughter Linda-Lee and grandchild, Jessie. Predeceased by her son Richard Wayne Armstrong (2018). Big sister to Marlene Malcew, Raymo Morneau (2024), and Richard Morneau (2004). Marian is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Richard’s loving wife Rejeanne, and Richard's son, Christopher Armstrong....

Joao Antonio Ferreira

Joao Antonio Ferreira

May 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Joao Ferreira announces his sudden passing on May 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Maria Ferreira, with whom he shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage since 1975. Loving father to Alipio Ferreira and Carlos Ferreira, and father-in-law to Lisa Ferreira. Proud Avo to his adored grandchildren, Aiden and Vyolet Ferreira. He...

Witold Bladowski

Witold Bladowski

May 4, 2025

Peacefully, with his family by his side in the Palliative Care Unit of Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Witold Bladowski at the age of 72.     Loving and devoted husband for 49.5 years to Danuta Bladowski.    Beloved father of Matt Bladowski and Agata Mueller, father-in-law of Nohora Martinez and Darren Mueller.      Proud grandfather...

Pierina Bartolotto

Pierina Bartolotto

May 4, 2025

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Pierina Bartolotto in her 79th year. Beloved partner of John Hansman. Loving mother of Roberta, John and Patricia. Cherished sister of the late Angelo DeSantis (2019), Adriana Masciotra (Angelo). Dear grandmother of Sara, Anna, Gina, Alyssa, Brittany, Zachary and Joshua. Great-grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren. Aunt of Dan Masciotra (Hayli) and...

Joao de Deus Amaral

Joao de Deus Amaral

May 3, 2025

AMARAL, Joao "John"- born in Ribeirinha Sao Miguel Azores. Joao passed in his 77th year in his home on May 3rd, 2025 in London Ontario. Beloved husband for 32 years of the late Isaltina Amaral . Dedicated partner to Maria Lopes for the past 17 years. Loving father of Paulo Amaral(Aisha), Jose Amaral (Amiee). Brother to the late Jose and...

Elzbieta Lukasiewicz

Elzbieta Lukasiewicz

Apr 30, 2025

Elżbieta Łukasiewicz, 59, of London, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025.Born in Żary, Poland, Elżbieta was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and radiant warmth. She began her professional life as an elementary school teacher in Międzyrzecz, Poland, where she lovingly guided children in grades 1 through 3. After moving to Canada, Elżbieta continued her life of...

Andrew Robert Chwiecko

Andrew Robert Chwiecko

Apr 27, 2025

Peacefully, in his sleep at home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Andrew Chwiecko at the age of 55 was called to the angels by our Heavenly Father. He was a loving and devoted husband for 27 years to Linda (VanDun). Beloved Dad and best friend to Aidan, Nathan (2002), Ryan and Matthew. Survived by his brothers Mark (Jennifer) and Robert...

Benjamin de Medeiros Melo

Benjamin de Medeiros Melo

Apr 25, 2025

Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, at University Hospital, London, on Friday, April 25, 2025, Benjamin de Medeiros Melo, at the age of 81.

Devoted husband to Maria Regina for 60 wonderful years. Cherished father of Isabel Teixeira (Gilbert) and Frank Melo (Angela). Adored grandfather of Kierstin Melo (Peter), Madison Melo, Vanessa Teixeira, and James Teixeira. Dear brother of...

Sister Marion Ursula Dandeno

Sister Marion Ursula Dandeno

Apr 21, 2025

Sister Marion Ursula Dandeno entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and the hope of Resurrection at the Hamilton Precious Blood Monastery on April 21, 2025, in the 83rd year of her life and the 64th year of her religious profession of Vows. She is predeceased by her parents, Frederick J. Dandeno and Marion Cooney, her sister Mairi...

Alda Maria Macedo

Alda Maria Macedo

Apr 20, 2025

Peacefully, at Parkwood Institute, London, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 20, 2025, Alda Maria da Ponte Barbosa Macedo at the age of 88. Alda now joins her beloved husband Ildeberto Gomes Soares Macedo (1987). Dear mother of Dinarto “Danny” Macedo, Alda “Ali” Warren (Todd), Elizabeth Macedo (Gord Delamont) and Linda Crawford (Richard). Loving grandmother of Kinley Magier (Robert),...

Presentacion Andrino

Presentacion Andrino

Apr 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family of Presentacion Andrino announce her death at University Hospital, London, ON, Canada on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Presentacion was surrounded by family and loved ones and now is reunited in Heaven with her husband Ronaldo who died in the Philippines in 2021.

Presentacion was the much loved mother of...

Zelia De Sousa Catunto

Zelia De Sousa Catunto

Apr 7, 2025

Peacefully, at home, on Monday, April 7, 2025, Zelia Catunto in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Moreira Catunto (2018). Dear mother of the late Paula Pacheco, Rosa Catunto (Rob), John Catunto (Lisa), Joe Catunto (Liz), Claudio Catunto (Sandy), Peter Catunto and Steve Catunto (Michelle). Loving grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 11. Also survived by many...

Stanislawa Warchol

Stanislawa Warchol

Apr 6, 2025

Peacefully at her home with family by her side. Stanislawa Stefania (Duliban) Warchol in her 77th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jozef Warchol (2015). Loving mother of Barbara Potempa (Andrzej) and Arthur Warchol (Laura).Dear grandmother of Adam (Taylor), Brandon, Brittany, Brianna, Cynthia (Scott), Daniel (Courtney), Adam and Meredith.Loving great-grandmother of Asher, Parker and Briggs.Predeceased by her mother Julia, her...

Lorraine Hannah Chapman

Lorraine Hannah Chapman

Apr 2, 2025

Peacefully, at the Dearness Home Long Term Care, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Lorraine Hannah Chapman in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late George Henry Chapman (2020). Treasured aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Alfreda Lewis, her brother Wilfrid Lewis and her sister Madelene...

Jan Liczner

Jan Liczner

Apr 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Liczner, who departed this life on the 2nd of April 2025, at the age of 92, at University Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada.

Dear husband of Maria and much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife Helena and his sister Stanislawa Kaniowska.

Jan was a wonderful...