Obituaries

Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Gary Wayne Smith

Gary Wayne Smith

Oct 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we wish to announce, with wife by his side, the peaceful passing of Gary Smith on October 26th in his 72nd year. Gary is survived by his wife of 23 years Susan and Orion their Australian Shepherd. 

Dear father of Angela. Survived by his brother Ken (Carol), his Nieces and nephew Christina, Joanna, Jennifer and Noah,...

Lore Wiese

Lore Wiese

Oct 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we wish to announce with family by her side, the peaceful passing of Lore Wiese (Waelz) on October 24th in her 87th year. Lore is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank Wiese. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose kindness, elegance and warmth touched everyone she met.Throughout her...

Elizabeth Gazdzinski

Elizabeth Gazdzinski

Oct 17, 2024

Peacefully, at the Eatonville Care Centre, Etobicoke, Ontario, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, Elizabeth Gazdzinski at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Peter Gazdzinski for 48 years. Dear mother of Carl Gazdzinski, and his wife, Lisa. Loving Babcia of Julian and Natalia. Visitors will be received in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 419 Hill St. on Monday, October 21,...

Marcelino Moniz Cardoso

Marcelino Moniz Cardoso

Oct 9, 2024

At his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Marcelino Moniz Cardoso, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of 40 years to Goretti Cardoso. Dear father of Stephanie Cardoso (Paul Pacheco) and Steven Cardoso (Patricia). Loving Avo of Mila Cardoso and Ensley Pacheco. Cherished brother of Honorina Rocha (Daniel), Natalia Sousa (Domingos) and Maria Franco (Pedro)....

Kellie Lee Elliott

Kellie Lee Elliott

Oct 8, 2024

On October 8th 2024 in her 64th year, Kellie Lee Elliott went to heaven, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her Mom, Dianne Elliott. Kellie was born in Almonte Ontario. And moved to London Ontario at 10 years of age with her mother where she lived until her death. She was pre-deceased by her father Lawrence (Laurie)...

Melchior van der Laan

Melchior van der Laan

Oct 8, 2024

Peacefully passed away with his family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Melchior van der Laan at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Ruthanne. Loving father of John (Jodi), Marc (Laurie) and Matthew. Dear grandfather of Jaime (Richard), Sarah (Matt), Jessi, Nicholas, Jacob, Noah, Hailey, Joshua, Luke and Christopher. Predeceased by his...

Elvino António Inácio

Elvino António Inácio

Oct 6, 2024

Peacefully with his family at his side, at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Elvino António Inácio in his 76th year.

Beloved husband of Fatima Inácio. Loving father of Peter Inácio (Fanh), Tomas Inácio, and Susan Inácio. Dear grandfather of Cristiano, Annalise, Joshua and Dana.

Visitors will be received on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in...

Maria do Carmo Reis

Maria do Carmo Reis

Oct 2, 2024

After a long full life, Maria “Carminha” passed away peacefully at the age of 95 at University Hospital in London, Ontario surrounded by love. She is survived by her children Manuel, Alvaro and Lucinda, 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

She was born in Portugal and immigrated to Canada from Moitas Venda in 1961. She lived most of her adult life in...

Patrick Michael Casey

Patrick Michael Casey

Oct 2, 2024

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband for 59 years of Betty. Loving father of Angie (Drew) and Patrick (Liza). Grandfather of Shannon (James), Jake and Cash. Also survived by his brothers Joey, Terence (Barb) and Pierce (Dawn) and his sisters Josephine, Sheila and Maura. Brother-in-law of Wendy and Bridie. He is also survived...

Kathleen Anne O'Neil

Kathleen Anne O'Neil

Oct 2, 2024

At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Kathleen Anne “Kate” (Palmer) O’Neil in her 83rd year . Kate had retired as a Co-Owner and Operator of the O’Neil Funeral Home, London, Ontario.

 Much loved wife for 63 years of Joseph E. O’Neil. Mother of Joseph G. P. O’Neil (Suzanne), Erin J.K.A. O’Neil and Jon-Rachel M.S.M. O’Neil. Grandmother of Tristan,...

Douglas Harry Morgan

Douglas Harry Morgan

Sep 28, 2024

Peacefully passed away in Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario on Saturday, September 28, 2024, Douglas Harry Morgan at the age of 87. Douglas will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by Solange Yetman and her children Gilles Zikora (Jeff) and Elizabeth Rooke (Rob); Barbara Gaudet and their daughter Amanda Antolini (Guerino) and Barbara’s sons Danny and Scott MacDonald; the late Sheila...

Elsie Kameka

Elsie Kameka

Sep 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Elsie Kameka   announce her passing on Saturday, Sept. 28 2024 at the age of 71, at her residence in London, Ontario. 

Elsie was born in Seaford Town, Westmoreland, Jamaica, and was preceded by her parents Wilfred Kameks (1988), Violet Kameka (2015) and her sister Rose Marie (1999). Elsie leaves behind her...

Zofia Mitoraj

Zofia Mitoraj

Sep 23, 2024

After a long full life, Zofia Mitoraj passed away peacefully at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa at the age of 103. She is predeceased by her husband Klemens and her son Ricky. She is survived by her son Edward, daughters Wanda Graham and Sylvia (Chris) and two grandchildren Jennifer and Andrew Graham. Zofia was born in Poland in 1920. She...

Artur Andrzej Ratynski

Artur Andrzej Ratynski

Sep 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Ratynski family announces that Artur Andrzej Ratynski has passed on September 20, 2024 at Elgin General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bogatynia, Poland on November 15, 1973 he immigrated to Canada in December of 1988. Also known as Art, he was a general machinist who did his job diligently for...

Nawal Wakim

Nawal Wakim

Sep 18, 2024

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Nawal Wakim, wife of Bassam Chahine, on Wednesday September 18, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at O'Neil Funeral Home located at 350 William Street, London - Ontario.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 21st, at 10:30AM...

Miroslaw Skowron

Miroslaw Skowron

Sep 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miroslaw Skowron, beloved husband and best friend of 40 years to Malgorzata Skowron. He departed peacefully on September 18, 2024, at University Hospital, surrounded by family.

 Miroslaw was a proud father to three children: Sebastian (Rebecca), Edyta (Paul), and Patrick. He was the cherished son of Jadwiga (2005) and Stanislaw...

Denis Moniz

Denis Moniz

Sep 18, 2024

At his residence, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Denis Moniz in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Ilda Moniz. Dear father of Tiffany (John) and Andrea. Loving Vavo of Addison, Charlotte, Joaquim, and Olivia. Remembered by his sisters Maria Helena (Claudio), Conceicao (Joe), Vanessa (Humberto) and brother Tony (Debbie). Survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Predeceased...

Francesco "Frank" DeBenedictis

Francesco "Frank" DeBenedictis

Sep 8, 2024

At his home in London, on Sunday, September 8. 2024, Francesco DeBenedictis in his 90th year. Father of RoseAnne DeBenedictis of London, Dan DeBenedictis (Christine) of Maberley, Vince DeBenedictis , Sindy DeBenedictis, Francesca DeBenedictis and Frank DeBenedictis, all of London. Loving grandfather of Branden, Jake (Natalie), Emily and Alicia. Great grandfather of Jax and Emmett. Predeceased by his wife Elena...

Maria Orcaria De Melo

Maria Orcaria De Melo

Sep 2, 2024

After suffering a stroke on Thursday August 29th, our beloved mother and grandmother (avó) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday September 2nd. Maria was a dedicated and proud mother of 8 children; Lucinda, Maria (Bob), Jim (Kim), Linda (Kevin), Rose (Joe), Chrisy (Cam) and predeceased by her son Antonio (infant) and daughter Pat (Gus). Devoted grandmother...

John Christopher Gaynor

John Christopher Gaynor

Aug 29, 2024

Sadly John passed away with family by his side after a short battle with dementia at Henley Place, London, Ontario. John leaves behind his daughter Ann-Marie Harpur (Steve) and son Allen (Leanne). Proud Papa of Sean, Keira, Nolan and Finn Gaynor. Sisters Claire Gossman (Dashwood) and Rose Treanor of Killucan Co. Westmeath Ireland and brother James of St. Albans, England....