Local Obituaries for London, Ontario in Canada

C O S T APeacefully, surrounded by her family, at Parkwood Hospital, on Sunday, September 7, 2008, Margarida Costa in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Jose Costa. Loving mother of Carla Costa (Brandon Phlong), Paulo Costa, Marcio Costa (Stephanie) and Hugo Costa. Dear grandmother of Brenda, Makayla, and Miguel. Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and a...

Peacefully, at McGarrell Place Nursing Home on Saturday evening, September 27, 2008, Marion Jean Leatherdale in her 75th year. Beloved wife of George Leatherdale. Cherished mother of Patricia D. Steeper of Moncton, NB., Joan D. Bellefeuille of London, Stewart G. Leatherdale of London and Barry J. Leatherdale of London. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Rebecca and Benjamin Steeper of Moncton, NB.,...

With her family by her side on July 1, 2010 at Marian Villa, Johanna Van Klink in her 87th year. Born in Oud-Ade, Holland, the fourteenth of seventeen children. Johanna and her late husband Bill (1988) emigrated to Canada after World War II to raise a family, settling in London and later, Thorndale. Dear mother of Peter of Sydney, Nova...

MASCIOTRA - Tina At University Hosptial on Sunday, December 6, 2009 Agatina "Tina" Masciotra (nee: Lagana) in her 48th year. Beloved wife of Nick Masciotra. Loving mother of Bradley and Ryan. Cherished daughter of Maria (Spizzirri) Lagana. Dear sister of Frank Lagana, Tony Lagana (Domenica), and Joe Lagana. Sister-in-law of Lucy Lagana. She will also be missed by her nephews...

MORAIS - Ana At University Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2010, Ana De Sousa Morais in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Joaquim "Jack" Morais. Loving mother of Jack Morais (Stacey) of Chicago. Dear grandmother of Andre and Gabriel. Also survived by her sister Maria Da Dosta of London and her brother Joaquim Marinho of Noranda, QC., and two brothers...

ALFRED JAMES MACPHERSON "Jim" Peacefully, at Highview Residence, London, Ontario, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Alfred James "Jim" Macpherson in his 90th year. Beloved husband of 66 years of the late Norma Eileen Macpherson (Dec, 2019). Loving father of Michael (Julia) of Mississauga, Kathy (Lutfi) of Toronto and Andrew (Cathy) of London. Devoted grandpa of Erin and Megan, Jonah and...

Mary Susan Tracy (nee: McIntyre) passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at her residence in London at the age of 55.With so many special qualities, Sue will be remembered most for her quick wit, gift of gab and selflessness, especially with children. Sue always put the needs of others before her own and was only ever a phone call...

McKALE - William David At his residence on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, William David "Bill" McKale in his 51st year. Fondly remembered by his children Billy and Haley and their mother Mary McKale. Brother of Judy McKale-Waring (Stan), Cathy Varallo (Joe) and Debbie McKale-DiTrolio (Gene). Uncle of Susan, Michael, Stephanie, Gerard, Sebastian, Christopher and Katie. Visitors will be received on...

Despite accepting the challenge and putting up a valiant fight, Chrislost his battle with cancer on Thursday, May 19, 2022.Throughout his difficult times, he gained strength from his family: fromhis love for Christine, his children and his grandchildren and from thegift of love he cherished from Kerri-Lynn, Andrew, Krista, Carter,Keira, Lincoln and Olivia.Predeased by his parents Frank & Theresa and...

LAUNTRIE, Paul Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, May 6, 2022, Paul Launtrie in his 87th year. Born in Toronto in 1936, Paul lived there for many years where he worked for the Toronto Star and then moved to the Hamilton area. The last of his generation, he was predeceased by his parents, Marie and Henry Launtrie; and siblings,...

MEDEIROS - MariaAt University Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2009, Maria Moniz Medeiros in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Medeiros (2007). Loving father of Orlando Medeiros (Maria) of Toronto, Norvita Beja of Lisbon, Teresa Melo of Sao Miguel, Maria Teves (Tony) of Toronto, Dionisio Medeiros (Margarida) of London, Luisa Fernandes (Carlos) of London, Maria Rodrigues (Joe)...

Peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 27, 2020, Roman Wodwud in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Ksenia (2004). Loving father of Julie (Bohdan) and the late Mary (1997). Dear grandfather of Adrian and Stacey (Chad), and great-grandfather of Miriam. Roman was born in Shumlyany, Ukraine. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rick Gemus, on August 29, 2021, at the age of 57. Dear son of Roger Gemus (Johanna) and predeceased by his mother Marilyn Gemus (Menard). Loving father to Benjamin Gemus of Cambridge and Curtis Gemus (Christina) of Stratford. Dear brother of Mark Gemus of Barrie, Kelly Caines (Jay) of...

DEBOSZ - Dr. Kasper M.D. Peacefully, with courage and dignity, at his home in London on Saturday, November 21, 2009, Dr. Kasper Debosz M.D. in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Jozefa (Smektala) Debosz (1984). Cherished father of Jerzy "Jerry" Debosz (Kathy) of Denmark, Slawomir Debosz and Dr. Grazyna "Grace" Debosz-Szczerbowski M.D., both of London. Loving grandfather of...

In London, on April 1st, 2022, Marvin Recker in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Mauricette Recker. Dear father of Lorraine Recker-Benfer (Mark Benfer), Marc (Lisa) Recker, Andre Recker and Christian Recker. Proud grandfather of Natasha (Charles) Finn, Nicolas Recker and Vanessa Recker, Natasha Finn and Charles Finn, and proud ""Papa"" to Dash Luther. Marvin is also remembered by his...

In London on Sunday, September 20, 2020, Eulene Marie (Bedard) Ryder in her 95th year. Loving wife of the late Francis James Ryder (1994). Wonderful mother of Patricia (Brett) Colesberry of London, Francis (Ruby) Ryder of Barrie, Joseph (Sandra) Ryder and William (late Carol) Ryder of London. Predeceased by her son Dale (late Angela) Ryder in 2016. Loving Grandmother of...

LAUNTRIE, PAUL Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, May 6, 2022, Paul Launtrie, in his 87th year. Born in Toronto in 1936, Paul lived there for many years where he worked for the Toronto Star and then moved to the Hamilton area. The last of his generation, he was predeceased by his parents Marie and Henry Launtrie, and siblings...

LEWIS - Norbert Joseph Peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on Sunday, May 31, 2009, Norbert Joseph Lewis in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Mary Carmel (Dewan)(Baker) Lewis. Dear father of Patricia Baker, Loretta Anderson (Paul), and Ann Turcotte (Clayton) all of London. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his daughters-in-law...

BAPTISTA - Manuel JoseIn London on Monday, February 14, 2011, Manuel Jose Baptista in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Rosa Baptista. Loving father of Isilda Camarinha (Joao), Fatima Almeida (Alipio) and Rui Baptista (Helena). Cherished grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 5. Also survived by family in Brazil and Portugal. Predeceased by his son Jose Carlos Baptista (2003). Visitors...

MENDONCA - Norberto Carreiro Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at University Hospital on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, Norberto Carreiro Mendonca in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Maria Natalia Mendonca. Cherished father of Joe Mendonca, Sandy Mendonca and Julie Mendonca-Durham (Rick). Loving grandfather of Angelina Maria Mendonca. Dear son of Maria Carreiro and the late Jose Da Costa Mendonca. Also...