Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Joseph Freitas Soares

Joseph Freitas Soares

Jan 1, 2017

In London, Ontario, on Saturday, February 18, 2017, Joe passed away peacefully to join his much missed mother and father Ocaria and Manuel Soares Moreira. Joe leaves behind Elaine, his wife of 41 and a half years and his constant companion since elementary school. Joe and Elaine have three children: Jennifer Cordeiro, Marcella MacLennan (son-in-law Charlie MacLennan) and son Matthew...

Genowefa Dideczek

Genowefa Dideczek

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully at University Hospital in London on Friday, December 1, 2017, Genowefa "Jenny" Dideczek in her 94th year. Beloved wife of Jozef "Joe" Dideczek (2014). Mother of John Dideczek (Valerie) of Cambridge and Mary D'Onofrio (Vittorio) of London. Grandmother of Antonella (Andrea) Pireddu, Carla, Elena (Matt) and Marco (Olivia). Great-grandmother of Liliana, Evelina and Emilio. Genowefa was born in Skrzynka...

Paul Valdemar Gencius

Paul Valdemar Gencius

Jan 1, 2017

At his residence in Mt. Brydges on Saturday, August 19, 2017, Paul Gencius in his 62nd year. Beloved brother of Rita Gencius and Ronald Gencius. Dear uncle of Matthew. Pre-deceased by his parents Paul Sr. (2011) and Maria (2008). Fondly remembered by Shirley French and her family. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London...

Gerarda Maria Van den akker

Gerarda Maria Van den akker

Jan 1, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Van Den Akker (Van Erp) on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London in her 98th year. Mary was predeceased by her husband Lambert (1982) and her sons Bert (1980) and Paul (2016)(Laura Gibson). She leaves behind her loving children Nell Howse (John), Rickey Ager, Ken...

Annie Mary Hessing

Annie Mary Hessing

Jan 1, 2017

Suddenly, at home on Thursday, August 24, 2017, Annie Mary Hessing in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Hessing (1996). Dear mother of Joanne Bagnall (Andrew) and Patrick Hessing of London. Loving grandmother of Charlotte, Sarah, Callum, and Michael. Also survived by 3 sisters in Ireland, 1 brother in England and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial...

Osvaldo Manuel carreiro Bento

Osvaldo Manuel carreiro Bento

Jan 1, 2017

At Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, Osvaldo Bento in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Celeste Bento. Dear father of Antonio (Leonor) and Laurie (Ronald). Loving grandfather of Luke, Adam and William. Cherished brother of Americo Bento of London and Natalia Bento of New Bedford, Mass. Predeceased by his sister Breolanja. Visitors will be received in the...

Arminda Jesus Tarrataca

Arminda Jesus Tarrataca

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at St. Joseph's Hospice, London, on Friday, September 15, 2017, Arminda Tarrataca in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Claudio Tarrataca (2010). Dear mother of Luis (Shannon) and the late John (2009) (Isabel). Loving grandmother of Cassandra (Josh), Emma, Sarah, Maddie, Filipe and Sydney. Also survived by her sister Maria (Silverio),...

Matthew Cornelius Van bakel

Matthew Cornelius Van bakel

Jan 1, 2017

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Matt Van Bakel in his 57th year, at his residence in Dorchester on Friday, November 24, 2017. Born in London, Ontario, on March 12, 1961. Beloved husband of 24 years to Lucy Van Bakel (Przewieda). Loving father of Jamie and Jackson. Dear son of Harry and the...

Jan Macedonski

Jan Macedonski

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 10, 2017, Jan Macedonski in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Genowefa Macedonski. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada, New Zealand and Poland. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London on Tuesday, August 15, 017 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian...

Jose Alberto de amaral Moniz

Jose Alberto de amaral Moniz

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, on Monday, September 25, 2017, Jose Moniz in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of the late Maria Antonia Moniz (2010). Dear father of Micheal (Leigh-Anne), David (Tabitha) and Debra (T.J.). Loving grandfather of Serena, Exavier, Thomas, Rosalie, Jaxen, Logan and Ethan. Cherished brother of Denis, Tony, Connie,...

Wiktor Kobarda

Wiktor Kobarda

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, Wiktor "Victor" Kobarda in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Krystyna Kobarda (1992). Dear father of John Kobarda (Janice) and Andrew Kobarda (Sandra). Loving grandfather of Kelly (Chris), Steven (Kayla), Justin and Jason. Also survived by his sister Ana in Poland. Victor served with the British 8th Army...

Gerald Robert Stacey

Gerald Robert Stacey

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully with his family by his side at University Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2017 Gerald Stacey in his 75th year. Beloved husband for 50 years to Nancy Stacey. Cherished father of Tim Stacey (Carrie) and Sarah Leacock (James). Dear grandfather of Hunter, Kalen, Owen, Jordan and Kody. Dearest brother to Helen Beaton (John) and Marion Willcock. Jerry is also...

Arthur Willaim O'brien

Arthur Willaim O'brien

Jan 1, 2017

Suddenly, at his residence in London on Thursday, November 2, 2017, Arthur William "Art" O'Brien in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma Bernice (Webster) O'Brien (2011). Dear brother of George O'Brien of Barrie, ON. and loving uncle of Colleen O'Brien, Geordie O'Brien and Carrie Martin. Art was well known as a lovable Big Man with a matching...

Doris Zammit

Doris Zammit

Jan 1, 2017

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing, surrounded by the love of her family, of our dear Mom, Doris Zammit, at St. Joseph's Hospice, London, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Paul Zammit (1993) for 50 years. Dear mother of Louis (Mary) Zammit, Rosealine (Wayne) Lutman, Victor (Anne) Zammit,...

Louis Edward Brown

Louis Edward Brown

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Louis Edward Brown in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn Brown. Cherished father of Francis, Valerie (Rick), Deloures (David) and Kerry (Elvira). Loving grandfather of Richard, Gavin, Gareth, Eric, Matthew and Ryan. Great grandpa of RJ, Kennedy, Kayla, Taylor, Audette, Anderson, Mason and...

Stanislawa Szkodziak

Stanislawa Szkodziak

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her daughters by her side, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, May 15, 2017 Stanislawa "Stella" Szkodziak in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bronislaw Szkodziak (2015). Dear mother of Elizabeth Szkodziak of Hamilton, Irene Lapierre of Brampton and Teresa Szkodziak of London. Loving Baba of Matthew and Lucas. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil...

Irena Wajzer

Irena Wajzer

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital London on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, Irena Wajzer in her 101st year. Dear mother of Henryka Rytter (Waldemar) of London, Richard Jadczak (Celina) of Chicago and Tadeusz Jadczak of Chicago. Loving Babcia of Dariusz Rytter (Jolanta), Kinga Jadczak-Zaremba (Michal) and Izabella Kondrak (Marek). Great-grandmother of Ben, Adrianna, Natalia, Ania, Jan and...

Delfina Romano

Delfina Romano

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with her family by her side at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home Delaware, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, Delfina Romano in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Arturo Romano (1998). Dearest mother of Gabe Romano (Sarina) of Toronto, Vince Romano of London and Yvette Romano of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Jessie, Maya and Shayna. Also survived by her...

Margarida Cordeiro

Margarida Cordeiro

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully and surrounded by her family at her residence in London, on Friday, December 22, 2017, Margarida Cordeiro in her 88th year. Beloved sister of Deolinda Cordeiro, the late Jose Cordeiro (Aldora), Lurdes Cabral (the late Miguel), Gilda Maria Cordeiro (Luis) and Joao Cordeiro (Tiberia). Also loved and missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitors will be received...

Julian Adam Mitoraj

Julian Adam Mitoraj

Jan 1, 2017

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at University Hospital, London, on Monday, June 19, 2017 Julian Mitoraj in his 68th year. Beloved husband of 42 years of Anna (Travaglione) Mitoraj. Loving father of Adam Mitoraj and Ella Michalski (Maciek). Loving dziadek of Stella, Noah, Maelle and Maksym. Dear son of the late Tadeusz (Ted) and Stanislawa (Stella) Mitoraj. Dear...