Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Manuel Barbosa Lavandeira

Manuel Barbosa Lavandeira

Jun 30, 2023

Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, June 30, 2023 Manuel Barbosa Lavandeira in his 81st year.  Beloved husband of Clarinda Lavandeira for 52 years.  Dear father of Paul Lavandeira and Nelson Lavandeira (Lee - Anne).  Loving grandfather of Rosalee “Rosie”.  Visitors will be received in the O’Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., London on Wednesday, July 12,  2023  from...

Shirley Anne Buragina

Shirley Anne Buragina

Jun 30, 2023

 

Peacefully, with her family at her side, Shirley Anne (nee: Merkley) Buragina in her 83rd year.    Beloved wife of the late Francesco “Frank” Buragina (2006).   Loving mother of Dani Buragina (Cindy) and Julia Korsh (Mark).

 Dear grandmother of Selena, Tyler, Dani Jr., Carmelo, Gwen, Alberto and great-grandmother of Rowan.

Survived by her sister Phyllis Mathers and her...

Augusto Pereira

Augusto Pereira

Jun 27, 2023

Peacefully passed away with his family at his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Augusto Pereira in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Maria de Jesus Pereira. Loving father of Celeste Bento and Jorge Pereira. Grandfather of Antonio (Leah), Laurie (Ron), Amanda (Ashleigh) and Stefanie (Sarah). Great-grandfather of Luke, Adam, William and Jack. The...

Jeff Misselbrook

Jeff Misselbrook

Jun 16, 2023

Peacefully, at his residence, with his family by his side Jeff Misselbrook at the age of 56. Beloved partner of Sue Reburn.  Dear son of Wayne and the late Sally Misselbrook.  Loving father of Josh Misselbrook, Jenna Misselbrook and step daughters Sabrina Brownlee and Breeze Brownlee.  Also survived by his brother Kevin Misselbrook and his nephews Braden and Dakota. Jeff...

Shirley Anne Gliszczynski

Shirley Anne Gliszczynski

Jun 14, 2023

Suddenly and unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Shirley Anne Gliszczynski (nee:Prieur) passed away at the age of 76.  Beloved wife of Henry for 53 years.  Dear mother of Greg Gliszczynski (Danielle Davison), Mark Gliszczynski (Sharon) and Peter Gliszczynski.  Loving grandmother of Kathleen and Emily.  Cherished sister of Philip Prieur (Judy), Susan (nee: Prieur)  Spence (Desmond) and Helen...

Franciszka Maszczak

Franciszka Maszczak

Jun 14, 2023

Peacefully, with her nephew by her side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Franciszka Maszczak in her 98th year.  Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz Maszczak (2007).  Special aunt and great-aunt of Boguslawa Mucha, Waldemar Buzdygan and Lukasz Barowicz. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church,419 Hill St., on Saturday,...

Leslie Michelle Smolen

Leslie Michelle Smolen

Jun 13, 2023

Peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in London, Leslie Michelle (Ksiadzyna) Smolen in her 64th year, gone too soon. Daughter of Józef Ksiadzyna (deceased) and Czesława Ksiadzyna. Survived by her former spouse, Alexander Smolen and their children, Lauren Smolen Johnson (Mathew) and Adam Smolen (Anne Thompson). Beloved grandmother “Babcia” to baby Aiden Smolen. Dear sister to Alice...

Jose Rocha Elias

Jose Rocha Elias

Jun 11, 2023

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Jose Rocha Elias in his 82nd year.  Beloved husband of Ana, married for 55 years. Jose was born in Lomba da Louça, Povoação, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal.   Dear father of Mario Lino Elias, Nelson Elias and Rick Elias (Rachel).  Loving grandfather of Matthew...

Hermine Spurdza

Hermine Spurdza

May 31, 2023

Peacefully passed away at the Village of Aspen Lake Nursing Home, Windsor, Ontario on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Hermine Spurdza in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Wolodymyr (Wally) Spurdza (1992). Loving mother of Andrew (Barb) and John (Kim). Grandmother of Joel (Christa), Jared (Jessica), Taylor (Jess), Joseph, William (Chantelle), Grace (Evan), Jesse (Nicole), Jacob and Gloria .Great-grandmother of...

James Kennedy

James Kennedy

May 30, 2023

Peacefully on Tuesday May 30th, 2023 at Kensington Village, James “Jim” Kennedy in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Beverley Gordon Kennedy (2006). Dear father of Debbie Ernest (Robert) and Jim Kennedy (Valerie) of Wendigo Lake. Cherished grandfather of Chris Kennedy (Sarah), Tracy Reid (Jeff), Tera Dabaner (Jamie) and R.J. Ernest (Amanda). Great grandfather to Ella, Sloane, Keane, Elizabeth,...

William Jay Shaw

William Jay Shaw

May 29, 2023

Passed away peacefully with his loving wife Darlene by his side on Monday, May 29, 2023, William “Jay” Shaw of London, Ontario, at the age of 54. Jay was a loving father and devoted step father to Marc and Dayna. He loved his canine companion Forty. Jay will be missed by many family and friends, including his Dowler-Karn family. A private...

Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco Rodrigues

May 28, 2023

Peacefully passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in his 81st year. Dear husband of Maria C. Rodrigues for 57 years. Loving father of Frank Rodrigues (Lucy) of Toronto, Paul Rodrigues (Alcina) and Joe Rodrigues (Mariam). Grandfather of Brandon (Aura), Samantha, Jessica, Randy and Anthony Rodrigues. Great-grandfather of Marisabel, Mateo and Melania. Visitors will...

Hedwig Heidi Melnyk

Hedwig Heidi Melnyk

May 27, 2023

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital with her family at her side on Saturday, May 27, 2023 Hedwig “Heidi” Melnyk in her 89th year. Dear wife of the late Ignatz “Pete” Melnyk (1989). Cherished mother of Michael Melnyk (Terry) and Peter Melnyk (Tina). Loving grandmother of Christina, Sarah and Michael. Dearest great - grandmother of six.Heidi immigrated to Canada from Austria in...

Luisa Maria Bento

Luisa Maria Bento

May 26, 2023

Peacefully, with her family at her side at Marion Villa, Mount Hope, London, on Friday, May 26, 2023, Luisa Maria Bento in her 80th year.  

 Loving  sister of Gorette Moniz.    Predeceased by her siblings Olinda Bento Da Silva.  Alodia De Sousa Bento Amaral, Lurdes De Sousa Bento and  Manuel De Sousa Bento.   Luisa leaves behind her beloved...

Geoffery Harold Jell

Geoffery Harold Jell

May 21, 2023

WW II VETERAN, (MEMBER OF THE BRITISH ROYAL ENGINEERS) , GEOFFREY HAROLD JELL, OF LONDON, ONT., PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON MAY 21,2023 AT THE AGE OF 100 YEARS.

IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW AND MUCH LOVE THAT WE MOURN THE PASSING OF OUR DAD. He is survived by his 4 children, Rita, Jennifer, Michael (Diane), Gillian (Tony), 14 grandchildren, 24...

Paul Da Costa

Paul Da Costa

May 20, 2023

On Saturday,  May 20, 2023 in Marysville, Ohio, USA, Paul Da Costa in his 47th  year. Beloved son of Jorgelina Da Costa and the late Manuel Da Costa (2022). Loving father of Drake, Donovan and Jonah, and vavo to Grayson. Dear brother of Joe Da Costa (Leonor), Tony Da Costa (Luisa), Dennis Da Costa (Crystal), and Lisa Demelo (Daniel). Cherished...

Cory Richard Barrett Worotny

Cory Richard Barrett Worotny

May 17, 2023

After a lifelong fight with SDS and cancer. Cory lost his hard fought battle and peacefully, in the loving arms of his Mother and with his family by his side, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on May 17, 2023, Cory Richard  Barrett Worotny at the age of 32.

Cherished son of Barbie Villani (Emilio) and Rick Worotny.  Dear brother...

Larry James Paquet

Larry James Paquet

May 15, 2023

On his 74th birthday, May 15, 2023, Larry Paquet got his wings and went to walk with the angels.  Joining his mother Gladys Mazerolle (Andress) and step-father Tony Mazerolle.  Peacefully, with his wife Melrose Paquet (Micallef) and daughter, Jennifer Cranney (Paquet) by his side at LHSC Victoria Palliative Care Unit.  Cherished grandfather of Ayden Paquet-Corriveau.

Remembered by his brother Arthur...

Janusz "John" Piotr Deren

Janusz "John" Piotr Deren

May 14, 2023

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at his residence in London, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, John Deren at the age of 65.  Beloved husband of Anna Deren for 40 years.  Dear father of Mark Deren (Anna) and Jack Deren.  Loving dziadzia of Kaia Deren. Cherished brother of Maria Deren-Potkin, Zdzisia Leszczynski (Piotr), Bogusia Waliszewski (Jarek) and Ala Grupka...

Anna (Cupello) Fiorino

Anna (Cupello) Fiorino

May 12, 2023

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Anna after a long and courageous battle. Born in Grimaldi Italy  Anna moved to Canada in 1968.She is predeceased by her father Luigi Cupello and mother Francesca and sisters Maria and Rosina.  

Anna led her family with much love, dedicated commitment and great strength of Character. 

We...

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