Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Wayne Edward Rollins

Wayne Edward Rollins

Mar 29, 2026

Wayne Rollins is survived by his beloved partner, Helen Riordon, his beloved son, Marty Rollins, his daughter, Lori Rollins and his grandson, Nick Rollins. 

Wayne brought happiness to his tenants at Crestdale Apartments where he was the superintendent for 30 years. Wayne worked as the wonderful maintenance man at Thames Valley Golf Course for 30 years.

A Celebration of Life will take...

Helga Tremmel

Helga Tremmel

Mar 28, 2026

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, Ontario, with her family at her side on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the age of age 85, Helga Tremmel entered into eternal rest were she joins her beloved husband Joseph Tremmel (1999).

Helga will be deeply missed by her children Jenny Keene and Barbara Stevenson (Greg). Dear Oma of Reeves Keene, Katie Keene (Jordan White),...

Maria Agnes Switala

Maria Agnes Switala

Mar 25, 2026

Maria Switala passed away peacefully with her family at her side at University Hospital on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband, Pawel Switala, in 2006.

Born in Switzerland, Maria knew from the time she was a small child that she wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from nurses' college in Sursee,...

Chantelle Marie St. Jacques

Chantelle Marie St. Jacques

Mar 22, 2026

It’s with immense sadness and great pain that we announce the sudden passing of Chantelle Marie St. Jacques on March 22, 2026.

Mother of Lilly-Anna Knight and Heavenly Joseph St.Jacques. 

Beloved daughter of Darlene Salisbury, Guy & Kim St.Jacques.

Cherished Granddaughter of Wayne & Connie Salisbury

Survived by siblings Jacqueline & Blayne Knott, Valerie & Mike Taylor, Jennifer and Stephen O’Quinn, Matthew & Brigitte...

Antonio Circelli

Antonio Circelli

Mar 21, 2026

Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, March 21, 2026, Antonio Circelli in his 84th year passed on into eternal life.

Antonio was the much loved husband of 58 years to his beloved Cheryl Circelli.

Dear father to Jason (Melissa) Circelli, Dan Circelli and Melissa (Derrick) Circelli.

Cherished grandfather to Luca and Bella Circelli.

Antonio will be missed by his brother’s Sam (Yvonne) Circelli and...

Gregory Michael Heming

Gregory Michael Heming

Mar 12, 2026

Suddenly, at home in Thorndale, ON on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, Gregory Aloysius Michael Heming passed away in his 64th year.

Loved best friend and longtime companion of Sharon Fletcher.

Predeceased by his parents Herman Johannes Heming (1997) and Maria Jacoba Bernadette Heming (2020) and his eldest brother Marcel Heming (2012).

Gregory is survived by his siblings Marianne van Geel (Adrian), Adrian Heming...

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...