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CRUZ, Jimmy Sun Dela - 86 years old, lost his battle with lung cancer on December 2, 2020 at his home in Scarborough, Ontario.
He was born on the 3rd of October, 1934, to Perico Dela Cruz (Father) and Kiat Sy (Mother) in China. His father made a decision to move to the Philippines when he was 6 years old in the hopes for a better future. He has lived there almost all his life.
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BUIZA, Julio Jr. - Was born in Daraga, Albay, a small town in the Philippines on May 31, 1939 and passed away on December 2, 2020.
As a young boy and teenager, he dreamed of being a pilot, but his mother and father said it was a dangerous career.
Through the years, his adventurous side to soar higher never faltered.
He travelled to Vietnam to work with Pacific Architects as they helped the American military during the war.
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RODRIGUES, Goret “Goretti’ De Melo Freitas - It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our dear mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, “Goretti’ on December 2, 2020.
She will be greatly missed by: her devoted children, Tiffany Rodrigues (Ryan Hayes) and Ricky Rodrigues (Ian Costello).
Her dear mother, Maria (Melo) De Freitas.
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IKEDA, Arthur Hiroshi - With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Arthur Hiroshi Ikeda on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Arthur lived his 89 years with a passion for life in his role as eldest son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
What started in his early life as a need to care of his mother and siblings, turned into a desire to always take care of everyone close to him. He will be remembered for his constant concern for others, the need to keep connected with family, his respect for the elderly, his laughter and sense of humour, and his love for Japanese cooking and baking pies.
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BRAATEN (formerly SAMANSKI), Mary Dean - Registered Nurse, ECE (diploma), founding and life member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, Master Ed.,
Passed away at Toronto on December 2, 2020 at the age of 93.
Mary Dean was born on March 18, 1927 to Oscar and Clara Braaten, prairie pioneers, and sister to 8 siblings, who predeceased her.
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BRYAN, Donald - January 7, 1957 Toronto, Ontario - December 2, 2020 Calgary, Alberta
After a brief battle with cancer, Don passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, with loved ones by his side.
While it is with heavy hearts that we make this announcement, Don would not want us to dwell in sadness, but would prefer that we raise a glass of wine in his memory.
Don grew up in Toronto and Scarborough in the 60s and 70s.
He attended Lawrence Park Collegiate and then Winston Churchill Collegiate, coached hockey, and was lead cello with the Scarborough Symphony Orchestra.
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deHOOGE, Cornelis - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Cornelis deHooge, born August 25, 1928, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Dad passed on Tuesday, December 2, 2020 at Holland Christian Homes, in Brampton, as a result of COVID-19.
Following WWII, Cornelis served his apprenticeship in the steel fabricating industry before getting married to Johanna Hermina Balke and immigrating to Canada in 1953.
Travelling by ship, they arrived in Canada and settled in Toronto where they were soon joined by Cornelis's younger brothers, Peter, Maarten, Hans and younger sister, Corrie in 1954, who they sponsored and helped raise.
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HART, Doreen - Suddenly, Doreen passed away at the Michael Garron Hospital on December 2, 2020 at age 81.
Doreen was the eldest daughter of Gertrude (deceased) and Gordon (deceased).
Fondly remembered by her siblings Fred (Linda), John (Bridget), Colleen Kayama (Glenn), her two nephews Paul (Tammy) and Ian (Susan), great-nieces and nephews Joshua, Charlotte, Mya and Nathan.
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REZNICEK, Susan Arlene (nee WHITE) - December 28, 1952 - Decemeber 2, 2020
Susan, of Ann Arbor, MI passed away in her sleep at home Wednesday, December 2, 2020 of complications from a stroke earlier this fall.
Susan lived in the Toronto area until 1978, when she married Anton A. (Tony) Reznicek and moved to Ann Arbor.
Susan loved plants and for her Master's degree from the University of Toronto, worked on Arctic ecology in northern Canada.
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TAGGART, Judith May (nee WILKINSON) - It is with great sadness that the family of Judith May Taggart announces her passing, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the age of 58 years.
Judy was a loving wife to Dan for 32 years and proud mother to Wesley (Rebekah), Jason (Clare), Shannon and Sarah (Kyle).She was the beloved daughter to Grace and the late Jack Wilkinson.
She will be remembered by her brother Joe (Jane) Wilkinson as well as her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Judy was predeceased by her sister Pat (Zenon) and brother Paul.
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YANCH, Thomas Richard - November 19, 1953 - December 2, 2020
Rik passed away peacefully, and with dignity, at his home in Grande Prairie, Alberta, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
He was the beloved husband of Theresa Yanch (nee Holmes) for 30 years, and father of Jeffery Yanch and step-father of Shawn and Ryan Holmes.
He was a cherished grandfather to Colby and Sienna Holmes and Zachary Yanch.
Rik was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Leo and Aileen Yanch (nee Horrigan), and lived the past 42 years in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
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TAYLOR, Mary Joan - September 12, 1930 - December 2, 2020
Peacefully at her home, at 7:29 a.m., Joan passed away, with her son Paul and granddaughter Melaney at her side.
Joan will be greatly missed by her great-grandkids Hunter and Abigail, son Paul and granddaughter Melaney.
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McALLISTER, Keith Everett - (August 18, 1964 – December 1, 2020)
Keith Everett McAllister was born on August 18, 1964 and passed away on December 1, 2020.
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SARACENI, Maria - God called Maria home on December 1, 2020 at the age of 83.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Gaetano and her daughter, Grace. Cherished by her dear son, Frank (Christine).
Proud Nonna to Alexandra, Sandra (Mike), and Anthony (Vanessa).
Maria will always be remembered by her brother and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family both here and in Europe.
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BENCARDINO, Maria - God called Maria peacefully on December 1, 2020 at the age of 99.
Maria at a young age was a risk taker and entrepreneur. With her husband across seas, she managed to raise four children, manage a small business, and build a home. With the little resources she had she was able to accomplish more than imaginable.
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PEREIRA, Henrique Jose Paiva - (1957 - 2020) God called Henrique home peacefully on December 1st, 2020.
Beloved husband of Conceição.
Devoted father of Philip (Melanie) and Elizabeth (Tiago). Cherished grandfather to Nathan, Chloe, and Olivia.
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FILIPE, Maria Ermelinda - Maria Ermelinda Filipe was born on October 11, 1922 in Manique Do Intendente, Macussa, Portugal and passed away on December 1, 2020 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada at the age of 98 years.
She is the beloved mother of Jose Carlos Filipe, Fernanda Silvestre and Maria Leontina Ferreira.
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LO MAZZO, Ciro - Suddenly with his loving family at his side on Tuesday December 1st, 2020, passed away at the age of 63.
Devoted and loving husband of Maria for 36 years.
Loving father of Vittorio and his wife Adriana, Pasquale and his wife Lori, Joseph and his fiancee Megan and Anthony.
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WHITLEY, JoAnn - (1941 - 2020) - Peacefully at the age of 79 years old, the family announces the passing of JoAnn Whitley on December 1, 2020 at Cedarbrook Retirement Residence.
JoAnn was said to be loved by all who came in contact with her and always had a smile and conversation at the ready.
She was a longtime employee of the Scarborough Board of Education.
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SOLOMON, Vedanthi Bunyan - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Vedanthi Bunyan Solomon on December 1, 2020 at the age of 87.
Vedanthi was born on October 19,1933 in Chennai India to parents YM and Esther Solomon.
He was a loving brother to Selah Solomon (wife Padma) and the late Stephen Jayaraj; brother to Pauline Jebarethinam; uncle to Niranjan Solomon, Salomi Nirmala Kumari, Abishek Nirmala Kumari and Justus Rajkumar (wife Prameela Rajkumar); granduncle to Abishek Nirmala, Hannah Rajkumar and Felicia Rajkumar.
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RADZINSKI, Fanny Fay - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Fay Radzinski, on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020, at the age of 90 years.
Holocaust survivor and beloved wife of Tovye z”l, for 54 years.
Loving mother of Sheila (Howard) Isenberg, Anne (Ronald) Barrs and Charles (Wendy) Radzinski.
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TISSEMAN, William 'Billy' - It is with great sadness and total devastation that we say good bye to our beloved “Silly Billy" William Tisseman.
Billy is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sadie Tisseman, his beautiful daughter Penny Tisseman, his amazing son David Michael Black, his mother Angie Tisseman and his brother, Jason Tisseman.
Billy, you were taken from us all, far too soon. You profoundly touched the hearts of every person blessed enough to know you.
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GROSS, Helmut - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helmut Karl Gross on December 1st , 2020, in hospital following complications from pneumonia, in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of Theresia (nee Follmer) for 61 years, much loved father of Michael, Richard and Wendy. He was adored by his son in law, Graham Fisher.
Dearly loved Opa to Amanda, Caitlin (Bill), Matthew, Kailey and Brennen. Opi to “soon to arrive” great granddaughter, Isla.
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LAYTON, Robert 'Bob' - (1935 - 2020) -
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Bob on Tuesday December 1, 2020.
Bob will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends.
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RONEN, Ilana - Died Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Our dear ema and savta, last of her generation. She enjoyed the simple joys of life everyday until her very difficult illness, a short time after the recent loss of her life partner and our late aba & Saba Motke.
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BROWN, Leo M. - On Tuesday December 1, 2020 at St. Michael's Hospital as the result of a fall.
Leo Brown, beloved husband of Mona, passed away only two days before their 70th wedding anniversary.
Devoted father of Jeffrey, Julia (Michael Madison), and Janet (Jeffrey Billig).
Adored Grandpa Leo of David and Seth.
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