Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Tadeusz Koza

Tadeusz Koza

Jan 1, 2016

Tadeusz (Ted) Koza passed peacefully on Friday January 22, 2016 with his family at his bedside. Ted was born in the village of Potok Gorny, Poland in 1934. He and his loving wife of 55 years, Stefania (Piecko) left war-torn Poland with his young children and immigrated to Canada in 1962, sponsored by his older brother Joe (1982). He was...

Catherine Helen Tesiorowski

Catherine Helen Tesiorowski

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully, with her family by her side at Parkwood Hospital, on Monday, July 4, 2016, Catherine Helen Tesiorowski in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Waclaw "Victor" Tesiorowski. Dear mother of Jeanette Barel (Jeroen) and Teresa Zuzinjak (Mark). Loving grandmother of Alexander, Ethan and Mackenzie. Survived by her sister Mary Fedorowski (John) and sister-in-law Lynda Stanga. Predeceased by her brother...

Andrzej Milek

Andrzej Milek

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 14 2016, Andrzej Milek in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Barbara Milek for 38 years. Dear father of Beata Milek (Abbirahman Aden-Sabriye), Staszek Milek (Amanda Knox), Andrzej-W Milek and Ricardo Milek. Loving grandfather of 8. Visitors will be received in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, London...

Christine Donna Chainauskas

Christine Donna Chainauskas

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Christine Donna Chainauskas in her 60th year. Dear mother of Erin Dewaele (Brian), Deanna Chainauskas and Raymond Chainauskas. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff in the intensive care unit of Victoria Hospital. O'Neil Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (519-432-7136).

Marilyn Joy Nugent

Marilyn Joy Nugent

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully surrounded by her family, at University Hospital, London, on Sunday, October 2, 2016, Marilyn Joy Nugent in her 72nd year. Loving mother of Jamie Nugent. Dear sister of Emma Manson (Robert), Ivan Oesch (Grace), Sharon King (Charles), Sylvia Suitor and Terry Oesch. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by her husband Jim (1998),her...

Lilia Maria Bindi

Lilia Maria Bindi

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 7th, 2016, Lilia Maria Bindi in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Bindi. Loving mother of Juliana Roke (Henry) and Angela Baxted (Peter). Proud nonni of Shaun, Sarah, Paul and Nicole Roke, Peter Baxted Jr. (Jamie) and Amanda Baxted. Dear sister of...

Stanislaw Sosnowski

Stanislaw Sosnowski

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Stanislaw Sosnowski in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Halina Sosnowski. Loving father of Peter and Adam. Cherished grandfather of Patryk and Sylwia. He will also be missed by his two daughters-in-law Katarzyna and Vimmy. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of...

Neil Francis Mcneil

Neil Francis Mcneil

Jan 1, 2016

With his family at his side at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Neil Francis McNeil in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late "Jean" Cecilia McNeil (1995). Loving father of James "Locky" McNeil (Carol) and Robert McNeil. Dear grandfather of Sarah (John), Christina and Laura (Trevor), and great-grandfather of Zachery, Austin, Jonathan, Tyler, Nathan and Lurissa....

Dale Patrick Ryder

Dale Patrick Ryder

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at his residence in London on Saturday, January 16, 2016, Dale Patrick Ryder in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of the late Angela (nee: Loupos) Ryder (2012). Dear step-father of Jim Montag (Teresa) and Mary Brown (Scott). Loving son of Eulene Ryder and the late Frank Ryder (1994). Dear brother of Patricia Colesberry (Brett), Frank Ryder (Ruby), Joe Ryder...

Artur Da cruz Faisca

Artur Da cruz Faisca

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully, in his sleep, at the Village at St. Clair Nursing Home, Windsor, on Wednesday, December 21, Artur Da Cruz Faisca in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Natividade Faisca. Loving father of Felisbela Pereira and son-in-law Antonio Pereira. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Michael Pereira (Dianne) and Grace Bakker (Mark). Great grandfather of Marty,...

Fernando Alberto Fonseca

Fernando Alberto Fonseca

Jan 1, 2016

At University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, Fernando Alberto Fonseca in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Irene Fonseca. Loving father of Marcio Fonseca and Jennifer Moniz (Danny). Dear grandfather of Terressa, Emily, Jacob and Abigail. Missed by his siblings Jorge, Franco, Maggie, Maria, Tony and Filomena. Predeceased by his siblings Aldora, Anibal and Cristina. Also loved by...

Mary Violet Richards

Mary Violet Richards

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at Marian Villa, London, on Monday, January 11, 2016, Mary Violet (nee: Manuel) Richards in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Richards (1957). Cherished mother of Annette Arsenault (John), Melba St. Denis (Denis), Irvin Richards (Cheryl Lafortune) and Leonard Richards (Alice). Loving grandmother of Brenda DeSousa, Rosanne Harburn (Mark Geoffrey), Todd Richards (Nancy), Dean Richards (Andrea),...

Franciszek Galant

Franciszek Galant

Jan 1, 2016

At St. Joseph's Hospice London on Saturday, January 30, 2016, Franciszek "Frank" Galant, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Maria Galant. Dear father of Peter (Jennifer), Henry and Robert (Anna). Loving grandfather of Naveen, Julia, Erica, Nikole and Ryan. Uncle of Zignew Galant and family. Predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home,...

Helen Mary Land

Helen Mary Land

Jan 1, 2016

On July 19th, 2016 at the Precious Blood Monastery in Hamilton, Sister Helen Mary Land entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and in the hope of Resurrection. During her long illness, and for the last months totally bedridden, Sister received care by our faithful nurses. Our chaplain, Father Robert Dunn and her Sisters in Community were a...

Anna Marie Murray

Anna Marie Murray

Jan 1, 2016

Born in Woodslee, ON, in July 1936, Anna died at her home in Hamilton, ON in February, 2016. Predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Murray (1975). Anna was much loved and loving cousin who grew up on the family farm in Woodslee, the fifth of eight children born to the always-welcoming family of Leonard Jacob Pieschke (1984) and Mary "Frances"...

Paul Edward joseph Lesarge

Paul Edward joseph Lesarge

Jan 1, 2016

Passed suddenly in his home. Predeceased by his daughter Genevieve, and survived by his three other children Aaron, Andrew, and Lauren. He will be remembered and dearly missed by parents Margaret and Gerry, siblings Mary Ann, Keith, Judy, Mark, and Nancy, and his former wife Morag. He lived the good life of a miner in his youth, and upgraded to...

Roger James Bumstead

Roger James Bumstead

Jan 1, 2016

On Dec. 22nd 2016, we saluted the passing of Roger James Bumstead originally of Winchester, Hampshire, England. More recently of Grand Bend and London, Ontario. He was born on December 8, 1940, just marking his 76th birthday. Survived by his wife, Mireille (nee Goutier) of 38 years, his daughter Jessica (Justin) and precious grandaughter. Predeceased by his brothers, David and...

George John Nevett

George John Nevett

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his residence in London. George John Nevett was born on St. Stephen's Day, 26 December 1928 in London, Ontario. George was the loving husband for 55 years of the late Mary Aileen Kenny ( 2009). He was the loved and caring father of Maryellen, Joseph, John (Sandy), Sgt. Patt of Comox, B.C., and...

Romas Petras Mitalas

Romas Petras Mitalas

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Romas Mitalas in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Nancy Callaghan. Survived by his sister Giedre Zukauskas of Hamilton and his sister-in-law Dalia Mitalas. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Algirdas and Jura. Romas was a professor emeritus of the Department of Physics and Astronomy...

Roberta Felicity Hercus

Roberta Felicity Hercus

Jan 1, 2016

Peacefully, with family by her side, at St. Joseph's Hospice, London, on Sunday, August 7, 2016, Roberta Felicity Hercus in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Hercus (2016). Loving mother of Tessa and Catherine. Beloved sister of Cathy Wilson, Sue Wilson, Jerome (Sue), Joe, and Frank (Anne Marie). Pre-deceased by her brother Tony Wilson. Survived by many...