Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 19, 2026

With great sadness we announce the passing of Janina Czeslawa Metel, a strong-willed but kind and generous woman.

Janina was born May 20, 1933 in Pikulice, a small village in the county of Premysl in southeastern Poland to Michal Mosur and Karolina Krol – the third of four children. Her parents moved the family to Rustweczka near Mosciska, Poland (now part...

Jan 18, 2026

On January 18, 2026, Dr. Patrick Joseph Connor passed away, in London, Ontario. Born in May 1959 in London, Pat was a lifelong pillar of the London community, and lived a life defined by generosity, humour, and a bright, steady spirit.

Pat was the youngest of Anne and Martin Connor’s six children, and in his final days, he spoke of what...

Jan 18, 2026

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in his 62nd year, with his loving wife Cindy and family at his side. 

Chris will leave behind a legacy of love, loyalty and quiet strength. He was deeply loved and will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew him.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on...

Jan 14, 2026

Peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at Victoria Hospital, London, ON, Tiago Teves De Lima left this world to rejoin his beloved wife Maria da Conceicao De Lima (2004) in Heaven.

Tiago will be dearly missed by his children Liberta Medeiros and Louis De Lima (Gabie). Much loved vavo to Braedan (Alicia), Chloe and Christian.

Cherished...

Jan 8, 2026

Arrangements are incomplete.

Details of the Celebration of Life will be published at a later time.

Jan 6, 2026

Jan 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Elżbieta Maria Truszkowski

January 18, 1948 – January 4, 2026

Elżbieta Maria Truszkowski, a woman with a big heart and deep faith, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. Until her very last moment, she was surrounded by the love and prayers of those she cherished most. For 50 beautiful years, Elżbieta and her husband, Eugeniusz, walked through...

Jan 2, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Mercieca, known to many of his friends and colleagues as "John Herb," in early January 2026. He was 61 years old.

A nearly lifelong resident of London, Ontario, John dedicated nearly fifty years of his life to the culinary arts. He was a chef of the old school—hardworking, disciplined, and...

Dec 30, 2025

Heaven gained a new angel with the passing of Pasquale Vercillo, who entered eternal rest in his 81st year. Pasquale passed peacefully at University Hospital, surrounded by love, with his devoted nephew Tom Lepore and his cherished great-nieces Alyssa and Sabrina Lodder by his side. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Predeceased bu his parents Francesco...

Dec 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and faith that the family announces the peaceful passing of Jose Arruda Almeida age 85, who passed away at his home in London, Ontario surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on December 27th, 2025. 

Jose was born on March 24, 1940 in São Brás, Açores to the late Emilia and Daniel. He was...

Dec 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Zylawy on Christmas morning, in his 73rd year. Andrew was a devoted husband to Theresa Zylawy for 47 wonderful years, a loving father to Mary (Rob Knipf) and Stephen (Terri Zylawy), and a cherished grandfather to Stephen, Oksana, and Lincoln and doting uncle to nephew Adrian Zylawy (Rachel,...