Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

Sister Caroline O’Connor (Concessa) of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of London died peacefully on March 25, 2009, at the residence of the Sisters of St. Joseph, London. Sister was in her 95th year and 75th year of religious life. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and the Sisters of her religious Community. Predeceased by her...

At Mount Hope, London, on Saturday, August 13, 2011, Bronislawa Holomek in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Wladyslaw "Laddie" Holomek (1981). Dear mother of Barbara Anne Bernat. Loving grandmother of Kristian (Sharmane), Yolanda (Steve), Carl (Jessica), Daniel (Amber) and Matthew (Krista). Great-grandmother of Paxton. Sister of Stefania Ochnik (Marian). Predeceased by her brother Michal and her sister...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Julia Lussing, on Friday November 28th at Chelsea Park Nursing Home. Julia was the much loved Mother of Frank and his wife Barb, Lis and her husband Tony Baston, Judy and her husband Geoff Garden, Sylvia and her husband Richard May, Steve, and Karin and her husband...

CUNHA - Jorge SilveiraSuddenly in Toronto on Monday, March 23, 2009, Jorge Silveira Cunha in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Amarantina Cunha. Dear father of Carolina Silveira (Ildeberto) of Mount Brydges and Joao Cunha (Connie) of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Diane, Justin and Cassandra. Brother of Manuel of Toronto, Alda, Jose, Fatima, Julia and Mario of California, Lucia, Miguel,...

LINKA – Jaroslav (Gerry), JosefAt East York General Hospital, Toronto Ontario, on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, Gerry Linka in his 87th year. Beloved Husband of the late Marta Linka (1991). Dear father of George Linka (HélPne) of Toronto, and Marta Linka of Varaize France. Also much missed by his 2 grandchildren Madolyn and Adam Linka. Predeceased by his brother Miroslav...

BELLIVEAU- Chelsea NicoleAt Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London, on Saturday, April 17, 2010, Chelsea Nicole Belliveau at the age of 21 months. Beloved baby daughter of John Bain and Tammy Belliveau. Dear little sister of Stephanie "Sissy", Kyle and Trevor. Cherished granddaughter of Sharon Belliveau "Nana" and Dennis Penny "Papa". Visitors will be received on Wednesday, April 21, 2010,...

At the Dearness Home, London, Ontario, on Saturday, June 28, 2008, Philippe Joseph Lafond in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Emma M. Lafond (May 31, 2008). Dear father of Norman Lafond (Joan), Paul Lafond (Kathy Merriam) and Jacqueline Lafond St. Cyr. Loving grandmother of Christopher Lafond, Murray L. Johnson Jr. and Melody Johnson. Great-grandfather of Murray Leslie...

THOMAS - Mary CatherineAt Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, Mary Catherine "M.C." Thomas (O'Reilly) in her 66th year.Beloved wife of John C. Thomas. Dear mother of Sean P. Thomas (Nicole) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Scott and Jordyn. Predeceased by her daughter Carla Ann (1970).Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., London,...

BOUTTE - “Anny” Johanna In London, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, “Anny” Johanna Boutte in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Leon. Loving mother of Bas, Laura and Catherine. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the O’Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., London, where the Funeral Service will be conducted...

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, August 17,2019, Filomena Da Costa in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the lateJose Da Costa (1994). Loving mother of Octavio (Louise),Philomena, Maria (Mike), Dominic (Pauline), David (Carrie). Deargrandmother of Carl, Lena, Lora, Sandy, Michelle, Ashley, Marcia,Melissa, Lee, David, Mark, Brent and Nathan. Great-grandmother ofMaggie, Frannie, Ellie, Lacey, Abigail, Kaitlin, Clayton, Ethan,Lucas, Jared,...

At Extendicare, London, on Monday, June 28, 2010, Bronislawa "Bernice" Kurcwald in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Kurcwald (1969). Dear sister of Ignacy Szymanski of London. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., on Thursday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will...

KENNY, James Martin At Gibsons, B.C., on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, James Martin Kenny, formerly of London, Ontario, in his 103rd year. Beloved husband of the late Louise Agnes Kenny (nee Ferris) and grandson Tom Bennett (2010) and dear father of Philip, Mary and Cathy all of B.C. Loving grandfather of Jenna Bennett (Ottawa), Tom Bennett (deceased), Michael Kenny (BC),...

SOARES - Jose de MeloAt University Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2009, Jose de Melo Soares in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Alzira Soares. Dear father of Richard Soares (Betty Jane) of Calgary, John Soares (Bozena), Fred Soares, and Elsie Altomonte (Anthony) all of London. Loving grandfather of Josephine, Laura, Kayla, Tanner, Georgina and John. Visitors will be received...

TESSER - NarcisoPeacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, Narciso Guiseppe Tesser in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Anna Tesser. Loving father of Luigi Tesser, Maria Alderson (Eric) and Paola Tesser. Dear grandfather of Sara. Also survived by his brother Antonio Tesser of Italy, and by many nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received in the...

Irena Hondzel passed peacefully on January 18, 2009, at University Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Feliks Hondzel Sr. (2001). Loving mother to sons John Hondzel (Grace) and Feliks Hondzel Jr. (Karolina). Mother-in-law of Rose Piccolo for 27 years. Wonderful grandmother of Tina Lirette, Melissa Hondzel, John Hondzel Jr., Stephen Hondzel and Patricia Hondzel. Great-grandmother...

MATIAS - Mieczyslaw Michael Peacefully, on Sunday, January 3, 2010, in his 81st year, Mieczyslaw Michael Matias passed away in the home he built out of love for his family,with his loving wife Zofia (nee: Choja) of 53 years by his side. Devoted and loving father of Danuta Magier (Joe 2000), Krystyna Locke, and Tony and his wife Nicole Matias....

LANE - Rita Monica At the Marian Villa, London, on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, Rita Monica (nee: Howard) Lane in her 90th year. Beloved wife of George Lane. Dear mother of Christopher Lane (Josie) and loving grandmother of Adam and Nicole.Also survived by her sister Noreen Angleitner of Woodstock and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and 13...

SZPYT - Michal At Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, on Friday, September 10, 2010, Michal “Mike” Szpyt in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Julia Szpyt of London, and father of John Szpyt of B.C. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., on Monday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service in the...

At Victoria Hospital with his family at his side, on Monday, February 9, 2009, Stephen Paul Van Boxmeer in his 8th year. Most cherished son of Paul and Elaine Van Boxmeer. Special brother of Nathan and Lindsey. Beloved grandson of Francine and the late Gerard Van Boxmeer, and Ellen and Brian McKinley. Also loved and greatly missed by many aunts,...

ROWAN - Peter Francis Peacefully, at University Hospital on Thursday, January 29, 2009, Peter Francis Rowan in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Alice (Sims) Rowan (1995). Dear father of Peter Rowan (Bonnie), Nancy Rowan, Karen Humphrey, Angela Armstrong (Glen), Martha Rowan and Jennifer Sutton (Thomas). Survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Nancy...