William "Bill" Press Cooper P.Eng.
May 31, 2026
William "Bill" Press Cooper P.Eng. (December 30, 1939 - May 31, 2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Press Cooper, who leaves behind a legacy of dedication, generosity, and deep devotion to family, community, and service.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, N. Gillian Cooper (née Ward). Together, they raised three...
Frank Koletar
May 30, 2026
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Frank L. Koletar. Born Ference Lajos Koletar in Szentgalosker, Hungary, Frank immigrated to Canada after the Hungarian uprising of 1956, embracing life in Canada. He cherished the successful career he built over 52 years, achieving significant contributions as Director of Engineering, and inspiring many who worked with him. Beloved father...
Joan Paris
May 28, 2026
Joan Paris passed away peacefully in Oakville, Ontario, on May 28, 2026, at the amazing age of 98. Born in Australia on November 27, 1927, she grew up in England before immigrating to Toronto in 1954. It was there that she met her late husband, James Paris. They married in 1956 and settled in Oakville, where they raised their three...
Derek Anders Blaak
May 28, 2026
Derek Anders Blaak was born on March 21, 1972, to Andy Blaak and the late Johanna Blaak (nee Post) in Burlington, Ontario. Derek is survived by his wife, Katherine (Huelma), daughter Kaydee, and son Karsten, and uncle to many of his nephews and nieces, brother-in-law to the Huelmas, and he will surely be missed by his loving family and friends...
Willibald Michael Georg Eichenlaub
May 22, 2026
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In Loving Memory of Willibald Michael Georg Eichenlaub
October 22, 1934 – May 22, 2026
It is with deep sadness, yet with hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the passing of Willibald Michael Georg Eichenlaub at the age of 91. Known affectionately as "Bapa" to his family, "Opa" to his cherished grandchildren, fondly called...
Francesco 'Frank' Ancona
May 21, 2026
Ancona, Francesco (Frank)
May 27, 1929 – May 21, 2026
"He walks with God now"
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Francesco (Frank) Ancona. Beloved husband of the late Immacolata (Imma) Ancona for 69 years, cherished father of Vic (Pat), Marino (Vilija), Enza (Luciano) Oresti, Grace (Frank) Bagnulo, Tony (Linda), Mike (Trisha), and Mary...
Marija Stefan
May 21, 2026
Peacefully on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Northridge Long Term Care, Oakville. Marija will be remembered by her family and friends in Canada and Croatia.
Visitation will be held on Monday May 25, 2026 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East of Kerr Street) from 5 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Mass will...
Peter Michael Jelecanin
May 20, 2026
Peacefully on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Manda. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday May 24, 2026 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East of Kerr Street) from 5 pm - 8 pm. Parish prayers...
Paul Hebert
May 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul. After a long battle with his health, he passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 87. He is finally resting in peace.
He was born in Noranda, Quebec, in 1938, graduated from Brébeuf College in Montreal and then went on...
Don Jeffrey Schofield
May 19, 2026
Peacefully on Tuesday May 19, 2026 in Oakville with his family by his side. Don, beloved husband of Loretta. Loving father of Heidi McMeekan. Devoted Grandpa of Cassie and Josh. He will be lovingly remembered by his extended family.
Don had a passion for flying - having started his pilot career at age 15 with Air Cadets, then served with the...
Robert Gordon Stanley
May 18, 2026
Robert Gordon Stanley September 10, 1955 – May 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Gordon Stanley. After a long and courageous battle with a serious illness, Rob passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Georgetown Hospital, surrounded by his family. Despite many health complications and treatments, Rob never lost his positivity, kind...
Jennifer Hatton
May 18, 2026
It is our deepest sadness to report the passing of Jennifer Margaret Hatton (Jenny), 72, on May 18, 2026. Jenny was born in Toronto, Ontario, on January 29, 1953.
Jenny is survived by her niece, Melissa Dechateauvert, whom she greatly admired; her two sisters, Gail and Deborah Freeman, whom she greatly loved; and her two children, Andrea and Alexander Hatton, whom...
Mato Veber
May 16, 2026
Mato Veber, 70, of Oakville, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Mato was a beloved husband, father, and proud grandfather whose strength and love for his family will be deeply missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Zora Veber; his son, Zarko Veber and daughter-in-law, Victoria Barbaric; and his daughter, Sanja Elieff...
Shirley Thacker
May 13, 2026
Our family is mourning the passing of our Mother, Nana, and Great Nana after she slipped away peacefully, in the care of the amazing staff of Sunrise Oakville, at the age of 93. She has been reunited with her predeceased husband of 70 plus years, Dennis, and leaves behind a prolific and admiring progeny including daughter Debbie (David) Elliott, and...
Antonio (Tony) Cardillo
May 12, 2026
Antonio Cardillo passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in Oakville, Ontario, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 25, 1939, in Naples, Italy. Antonio lived a life centered on family, hard work, and quiet strength.
Antonio is reunited in peace with his beloved wife, Susan, and his dear daughter, Marian Brocca. Antonio...
Janette Cosette Weiler (nee Mahaffey)
May 12, 2026
Janette lived a beautiful creative life. She composed herself with elegance and style, and her Irish roots inspired her confident and artistic demeanor. Family and friends remember her as a fashion illustrator, portrait artist, creator of many Canadian Save The Children's Fund Christmas Cards, and illustrator of note cards for Sleeping Children Around the World.
Janette, in her 96th year, passed...
Josefina Geldres de Camino
May 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness and hearts laden with grief that we announce the passing of Josefina Geldres de Camino, who departed this earthly realm on May 11, 2026, in the serene city of Oakville, Ontario. Born on May 26, 1934, Josefina graced this world with her presence for nearly ninety-two years, leaving behind an indelible legacy as a devoted...
Ivan Žarak
May 10, 2026
With deep sorrow, but with faith in the Resurrection and eternal life, we announce that after a long illness, in his 92nd year, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Ivan Žarak, peacefully passed away in the Lord at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Perušić (Lika), Croatia, Ivan experienced hardship early in life...
Phyllis Lorraine Dunbar (nee Gunning)
May 9, 2026
Longtime Oakville resident, Phyllis Lorraine Dunbar (nee Gunning), beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died on Saturday May 9, 2026. She was predeceased in 2021 by her husband of over 60 years, the financial journalist, A. Carlyle Dunbar. Born on April 27, 1934 in North Bay, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marion (nee Cuthbert) Gunning.
She is...
Yasmine Khan
May 5, 2026
Yasmine Khan
July 4, 1966 – May 5th, 2026
Yasmine passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 after a battle with cancer, which she faced with poise and determination. Born on July 4, 1966, in Montreal, Yas brought light and joy to all who knew her throughout her remarkable life.
Yas is lovingly remembered by her husband of 31 years, Peter Askew and...
