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"Betty" Mary Elizabeth Hicks

"Betty" Mary Elizabeth Hicks

Mar 8, 2021

Peacefully at home after a long battle with lung cancer on March 8, 2021 in her 73 rd year.  Loving wife of the late John Kenneth Hicks.  Dear mother of Julie (Tim) and step mother of Lisa.  Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2  great grandchildren.  Also survived by her sister Linda and nieces Giselle and Lisa.  Visitation was...

Carlyle Dunbar

Carlyle Dunbar

Mar 6, 2021

Carlyle Dunbar

Business journalist

DUNBAR, A. Carlyle, on Saturday March 6, 2021. Husband of Phyllis (née Gunning), father of Iain (daughter-in-law Mary Fenn-Dunbar), Burlington, Ont.; Gavin, Savannah, Georgia; and Carolyn (son-in-law David Dell), Oakville, Ont.; grandfather of Molly Dunbar, Madeleine Dell, Martha Dunbar, Andrew Dell, Thomas Dell and Iain Dell; brother of Diane Henning, Toronto;...

Renata Svensson

Renata Svensson

Mar 4, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Renata Svensson on the 4th of March 2021 at the young age of 55. Preceded in death by her father Ryszard Kowalczyk, Renata leaves behind her mother Janina Kowalczyk and loving sister Gosia (Marcel) Kowalczyk. Wife and partner of 33 years to Kaare Svensson, mother of...

Rosemary Moree (Nee Croll)

Rosemary Moree (Nee Croll)

Mar 3, 2021

To book an appointment to attend the visitation click here: Rosemary Moree Visitation Signup Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Rosemary announce her sudden passing, at age 77. Predeceased by her beloved husband T. Reno Moree. Rosemary is survived by her son Alexander Moree (Debbie) and daughter Nicole Banfield (Gregory). She will...

Genowefa Bigda (Raczynska)

Genowefa Bigda (Raczynska)

Mar 3, 2021

To Register to Attend visitation for Genowefa Bigda click here: Genowefa Bigda Visitation Sign Up

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Genowefa Bigda on March 3, 2021 at the age of 99. Genowefa passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones taking her last breath on...

Maria Carpenter (Nee Wessels)

Maria Carpenter (Nee Wessels)

Mar 1, 2021

To register to attend the visitation for Maria Carpenter click here: Maria Carpenter Visitation Sign Up

To view the Funeral Mass live click here on Friday March 5, 2021 at 11 am: Maria Carpenter Livestream

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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Ria...

Antonio "Tony" Mercado

Antonio "Tony" Mercado

Mar 1, 2021

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Tony was a caring husband, father, "papa", brother, and friend.  It is with great...

Michael Nicolas Drandzyk

Michael Nicolas Drandzyk

Feb 28, 2021

Peacefully at the Village of Tansley Woods on February 28, 2021 at the age of 73. Much loved brother of Sonja Ennis and her husband Richard of Oakville. Favourite Uncle of Lisa Menezes (Tyler, Nicky), Jeremy Ennis (Christine, Alyssa, Eric, Amelia) and Sarah Ennis (Scott, Beau) He was predeceased by his parents, Nicholas and Ilona Drandzyk. Affectionately known as...

Madhurika Purmasir

Madhurika Purmasir

Feb 26, 2021

Peacefully after a brief illness on Friday February 26, 2021.  Madhurika, wife of the late Roy Royeppen.  She will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends and colleagues.

Due to COVID restrictions visitation attendance is by appointment on Sunday March 7, 2021 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East...

Rheal Choquette

Rheal Choquette

Feb 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our dad, Rheal Joseph Choquette, on Friday February 26, 2021 at the age of 92.  Beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee: Berrea).  Rheal will be dearly missed and remembered by his children Corinne King (Michael), Stephen (Elaine), and Robert.  His beloved Grandchildren;  Kyle, Clayton, Jade, Sarah,...

Bernice Rakoczy (Nee Kruk)

Bernice Rakoczy (Nee Kruk)

Feb 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice Rakoczy (Kruk) on February 25, 2021, in her 95 th year.

Bernice was born in Poland to Joseph and Ann Kruk. She immigrated to Canada in 1929, growing up in Hamilton, Ontario.  She moved to Oakville (Bronte Village) in 1951 raising her three daughters, Mary...

Alexandra Makrilias

Alexandra Makrilias

Feb 25, 2021

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Alexandra Makrilias on February 24, 2021 in Oakville. A visitation will be held March 1, 2021 at Kopriva...

Catherine Mary Banks

Catherine Mary Banks

Feb 24, 2021

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Due to COVID restrictions the Funeral Service will be private.

If desired, remembrances to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

Audrey Fernandes

Audrey Fernandes

Feb 22, 2021

Audrey's Shining Light "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine." Audrey Dolorosa Fernandes lived her life shining a wonderful light. This light reached thousands of people, whether it was through her brilliant mind or her endless love of food. Growing up in a wonderful home, she learned...

Erik Joseph Normand Lassen

Erik Joseph Normand Lassen

Feb 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Erik Lassen, beloved brother of Christian Lassen, son of late Elver Lassen and Reine Corneau.   Erik will be missed by his family – aunts, uncles, cousins, former spouse, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, a Godson, nephews, nieces - and many, many friends.  The Cirque du Soleil community is mourning...

Donald Macdonald

Donald Macdonald

Feb 19, 2021

Peacefully on Friday February 19, 2021 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 90 th year.  Don was a dedicated supporter of the Canadian Children's Optimist Foundation and its predecessor, the Optimist International Foundation of Canada.  His contribution to CCOF has left a legacy.  Don was made an honorary member of the Corporation.  He is spoken about with...

Maria Orlandi

Maria Orlandi

Feb 18, 2021

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Maria Orlandi on Thursday February 18, 2021 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her loving and devoted husband  Nicola of 55 years. Maria is survived by her loving daughters Florence (Gino) DiFilippo and Rita (Antonio) Cossu. Treasured Nonna of Marisa, Gianni and Shawna, Nicole and Argel. Will be greatly...

Gerda Schausbreitner

Gerda Schausbreitner

Feb 15, 2021

Gerda Schausbreitner(nee Neumann) of Kitchener, Ontario, formerly of Etobicoke, passed away peacefully at Sakura House Hospice in Woodstock, Ontario on Monday February 15, 2021 with family at her side. She was 86. Predeceased by her husband Fred (1997) of 36 years and sister Lilli(1994).   She is survived by her siblings Eduard, Meta, Hulda, Frieda, Ella, and Ursula. Loving mother...

Helen Louise Goggin Ba, Bd Tst, Ma Psce, Med, Edd

Helen Louise Goggin Ba, Bd Tst, Ma Psce, Med, Edd

Feb 12, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Helen Goggin, a minister of The Presbyterian Church in Canada and Professor Emeritus of Knox College, Toronto, passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021, in hospital in Oakville, at age 87. Predeceased by her parents John Harold Goggin and Myrtle Lorene Goggin (nee Millar).

Helen was the much loved cousin of Jean Kane (nee...

Brian Peter Ratcliffe

Brian Peter Ratcliffe

Feb 12, 2021

To reserve a spot for visitation for Brian please click here: Visitation for Brian Ratcliffe

To view the Livestream of Brian Ratcliffe Funeral on Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 11 am. click here: Service of Brian Ratcliffe

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian after a...

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