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Christopher Mihalus

Christopher Mihalus

Jan 20, 2019

Christopher Michael Mihalus, 45, of Oakville, passed away January 20, 2019 following a battle with cancer.  He was born January 3, 1974 in Thunder Bay.

Chris was husband and soul mate to Erin (Dempster) and best dad ever to Benjamin, Emily and Eilidh Mihalus.  Chris is survived by his parents Michael and Helen Mihalus of Barrie; his...

Julia Gronowska

Julia Gronowska

Jan 18, 2019

In loving memory of Julia Gronowska, who passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 18, 2019 with her loved ones by her side. Beloved wife of Tadeusz and loving mother of Patrick, Magda and Monica. Dear sister of Teresa, Maria, Jadwiga, Piotr, Józef, Anna and Rochu. Aunt to many nephews and nieces. Julia was an incredible person who put...

Melba Kathleen Haight Wrightman (Nee Skerrett)

Melba Kathleen Haight Wrightman (Nee Skerrett)

Jan 10, 2019

HAIGHT

Melba Skerrett HAIGHT Wrightman, Passed away peacefully Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the age of 97.

Born Jan 31, 1921 in the newly incorporated Village of Crystal Beach,Melba was a proud longtime resident of Oakville, and a member of Saint Jude's Anglican Church. She is lovingly remembered by daughters and sons-in-law...

Leif Prydz

Leif Prydz

Jan 7, 2019

Passed on Monday January 7th at home in Oakville Ontario at the age of 79.

Leif is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Ingegerd Rut Prydz (Nee Knutsson) of Oakville. They shared a special bond which started when they were 16 and 17 years old lasted more than 62 years. Much loved father of Mikael ...

Ronald Cedric Read

Ronald Cedric Read

Jan 7, 2019

Ronald (Ron) Cedric Read died peacefully on January 7 2019, 19 days after his 94th birthday. He is survived by his third wife Marilyn Sloane; his children Helen and Colin, his daughter-in-law Rosemarie Harris; stepchildren Gillian Burns, Malcolm Harris, and Julia Hynes; his grandchildren Savannah and Kaya Harris-Read; and step-grandchildren Murray and Laura Burns, Amanda and Sophie Harris. Ron...

Oleg Shashkov

Oleg Shashkov

Jan 4, 2019

Peacefully on Friday January 4, 2019, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 68 th year. Beloved husband of Zoya. Loved father of Tatyana and Michael, and Anatoly and Olga. Dear brother of Vitaly.

Visitation at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville from 3-5 pm on Sunday January 6, 2018. In lieu...

Stefanos "Steve" Antonakos

Stefanos "Steve" Antonakos

Jan 3, 2019

Steve passed away suddenly and peacefully on January 3, 2019 with his family by his side at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Remembered as everyone's favourite chef and owner of the former Cozy Corner and Hearthside Steakhouse in Oakville, Steve lived to celebrate his 84 th birthday and Christmas with family. Born on December 2, 1934 in Amykles, Sparta,...

Benjamin Laird

Benjamin Laird

Dec 31, 2018

Suddenly, on the morning of Monday December 31st, 2018 Benjamin Richard Laird passed from this earthly life to eternal life with God His Creator in heaven due to complications from cancer. He was born February 25th, 1958 to Margaret Anna Laird (nee Holland) (1932-1986) and Terence John Laird (1927-2011).

Ben is survived by his wife Susan Karen...

Vandella Maria Lawrence

Vandella Maria Lawrence

Dec 31, 2018

VANDELLA MARIA "Van" LAWRENCE (nee Foreman). RNA June 4, 1921 to December 31, 2018. Van is survived by her daughter, Gail Lawrence (Henry Verrydt); predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry John "Jack"; remembered fondly by brother, Fred Letto (Phyllis) of Perth, Ontario, and nieces and nephews across Canada.  Van's siblings predeceased her.

Born in Harrington Harbour, Quebec, to...

Eveline Schulte

Eveline Schulte

Dec 30, 2018

Schulte Eveline

It is with sorrow and relief that we announce the passing of Eveline Schulte on

December 30, 2018 as she took her last breath calmly and peacefully with her

family by her side.

Widowed to Derick Brenninkmeijer in 1990, Eveline lived alone in Oakville...

Noreen Walker

Noreen Walker

Dec 28, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Noreen Christina Walker (nee Wright) on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 89th year after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Youngest daughter of Frederick Charles Wright and Lily Lydia Dyson Ross (nee Needham), Noreen was predeceased by son Timothy Reed,...

James Alexander "Jim" Mackie

James Alexander "Jim" Mackie

Dec 26, 2018

(Lifetime member of R.C.L. Branch 114, Oakville and former President of the Lion's Club of Oakville)

On Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 87 th year. Jim, beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Loving father of Diane, Malcolm J. (Kim) and Teresa Attridge (Terry-deceased). Devoted Grandpa and Pie to Christina (Phil),...

Maria Bunjo

Maria Bunjo

Dec 21, 2018

Peacefully on December 21, 2018 at the Waterford Long Term Care Center. In her 92 nd year. Loving mother of Lillian and her husband Paul Muir. Beloved grandmother to Anna and Andrew. Survived by her sister Magdalena. Predeceased by her sister Kata and brother Dmitar. Maria was a resident of Oakville for over 50 years.

Visitation will...

Alice Elizabeth Kostic

Alice Elizabeth Kostic

Dec 20, 2018

Kostic: Alice Elizabeth (nee Palmer)

Quietly on Thursday December 20, 2018 at West Oak Village Long Term Care in her 82 nd year. Alice, beloved wife of the late Dusan. Loving mother of Kelly Kurczyk and her husband Norm. Dear Nana of Carly and Michael. Predeceased by her siblings Mary Jane, Suzanne and Paul.

A...

Engelbert Wilhelm Ortenburg

Engelbert Wilhelm Ortenburg

Dec 19, 2018

Peacefully on Wednesday December 19, 2018 at Post Inn Village, Oakville in his 80 th year.   Engelbert, beloved husband of Margot. Father of Peter (Nancy nee Sladich) and beloved grandfather of Charlotte and Matthew. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville On Sunday January 6, 2019 from 1:30 pm to...

Poschmann Anthon Jorgen

Poschmann Anthon Jorgen

Dec 18, 2018

Jorgen Anthon Poschmann, aged 91 of Oakville, Ontario passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019 after months of wishing his heart would work better than it was.

Jorgen was born on July 7, 1927 in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a teen, he worked with the underground during occupation, completed his apprenticeship as a master potter, and eventually did...

Agnes Elizabeth Arsenault

Agnes Elizabeth Arsenault

Dec 17, 2018

Peacefully on Monday December 17, 2018 at her home in Prince Edward Island with some of her family  present. Agnes Gauthier beloved wife of the late Harold Thomas. Visitation at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home on Wednesday January 2, 2018, from 5 to 8 pm, A funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday January 3, 2018 at 2...

David De Verteuil

David De Verteuil

Dec 17, 2018

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Andre Marie on December 17th, 2018, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Helen, cherished father of Shannon (Don), Andrea, and Mark (Amy) and loving grandfather of Madison, Megan, Mikaela, Ethan, Ayden and Abigail.

Nelida Zoratto

Nelida Zoratto

Dec 16, 2018

(38 year devoted employee of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital)

Peacefully on Sunday December 16, 2018 in her 89 th year at her home in Oakville surrounded by her family.  Nelida, beloved wife of the late Serafino.  Loving mother of Rose Lima and Sandra (John Frampton).  Loved Nonni of Rodney, Caroline (Joe), Alanna and Ryan.  Devoted Great-Nonni...

Robert Gerylo

Robert Gerylo

Dec 16, 2018

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Gerylo on December 16, 2018. Bob leaves behind the love of his life, Joanne Gerylo his wife of 52 years.  He was a very devoted husband, son, father and grandfather. Bob had a long and successful career with Maris Transport. He will be lovingly remembered by his...

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