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LOPEZ, Luis Alfredo - It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Luis on September 11, 2021.
Luis was born in El Salvador on August 31, 1946 to Jose Luis Lopez Godoy and Delia del Carmen Velazquez v. de Lopez. He was the eldest of six siblings.
He was a certified accountant in El Salvador.
In 1972 he left it all to immigrate to Canada in search of a better life.
With next to no money, he worked hard, became a machinist, eventually going back home to marry and return to Canada to start a new life.
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SMITH, Sister Mary Alexandrette (Felician Sister) - Sister Mary Alexandrette (Jenny Martha) Smith, 97, peacefully went home to her God on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Notre Dame Convent in Waterdown.
During her 75 years of religious life, Sister served as a teacher, principal, provincial superior, educator for the Holy Childhood Apostolate, pastoral assistant at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Welland, and pastoral visits to the homebound in Hamilton.
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PANACCI, Peter Joseph - With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Peter Joseph Panacci at home on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the age of 90 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Sofia ("Fia"), sister Delores Cavaliere (Tony) and sister-in-law Mari-Anne Tomaiuolo (late Frank).
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HODGES, Dr. Robert "Dale" - March 7, 1939 - September 11, 2021
Dale was born in Barrie, Ontario, in 1939, attending Prince of Wales Public School and later Barrie Collegiate.
He worked in his father's Barrie-Allandale dairy, developing a passion for all things dairy related.
He met the love of his life, Joan Tait, in tenth grade and they went together to University of Toronto in 1958.
They married in 1962 and celebrated 58 years of marriage just prior to her passing in September 2020.
The first in his family to attend university, Dale had a fulfilling career as a dentist and specialist for children with developmental disabilities.
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FREEMAN, Olive Florence - Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Cawthra Gardens Long Term Care - Mississauga at the age of 95 years.
Predeceased by her loving husband George Elton Freeman.
Loving mother to the late Kenneth (Deborah), Steve (Annie), Julie (Ian), Bonnie (Al) and Patti (Byron).
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TATE, Robert Andrew - Peacefully, with family by his side, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Wenleigh, Long Term Care, at the age of 95.
Beloved husband of the late Iszzilah.
Cherished father of Iszzilah and son-in-law David (McKay).
Predeceased by his son Gary.
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PAUK, Robert Boris - Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in his 79th year. Bob, beloved husband of 58 years to the late Elizabeth 'Bette' (nee Graydon).
Loving and devoted father of Michael (Cindy), Lisa Kloosterman (David), and Laura Pauk (Alex Lynch).
Cherished Grandfather of Jamie Lee, Nicholas, and Nathaniel.
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BROWN, Elsie Betty Marion (Marshall) Brown - Passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2021, in her 89th year.
Born to John and Edna Marshall on August 24, 1933 (Sprucedale, ON), Elsie was the youngest of 10 children.
Predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-two years, John David Brown (deceased 2017), whom she shared three sons with: Douglas (Bernice), Robert (Margaret) and Richard (Margaret), and three grandchildren: Jessica, Stuart, and Hannah Brown.
Elsie was a selfless and altruistic person who touched countless lives, including her friends, neighbours, and immediate and extended family – especially her many cherished siblings, nieces, nephews, and, more recently, great-grandchildren.
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CORNACCHIA, Margherita - Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Humber River Hospital, Toronto on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late Carmelo Cornacchia.
Cherished mother of Angelo (Angela) and Pasqualina (Domenico).
She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Nadia (Derek), Alessandro, Adriano (Angela) and her great-grandchildren Nathan and Lucas.
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MILLS, Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' - Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Kathy Mills, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Gray Mills.
Loving mother of Deborah Woodbridge and her partner Juan Rios, Shelagh and her husband Duncan Linfoot, Pamela and her husband Steven Castator, Rebecca Baker and her partner Bruce Lee.
Cherished grandmother of Alexandra Linfoot and Kirsty Linfoot.
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VAGNONI, Iolanda - God called Iolanda on September 11, 2021, at the age of 92.
She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children and the flowers from her garden.
She will be forever missed by her 3 loving children and their spouses.
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TSIMIKALIS, Stavros "Steve" - April 11, 1958 - September 11, 2021
Those that knew Steve know that there are not enough words so we leave you with his, '"I have been fortunate not only to be your principal but also your teacher and coach and, as such, have experienced your journey first hand.
I do not merely see you as students alone, but truly see you as my kids.
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SCOMPARIN, Caterina "Rina" (nee BORRA) - Passed away peacefully, at Extendicare Port Stanley, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late Sergio Scomparin (2006).
Rina is survived by her son Leo of Oakville, her loving daughter Mara (Paul) Nicli of St. Thomas, and by her sisters Maria and Renza in Piemonte, Italy.
Predeceased by her brother Luciano and sister Emma. Rina was born in Carr', Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy, to the late Maurizio and Antonietta Borra.
She worked in Bern, Switzerland, for nine years, where she met Sergio.
Rina then came to Toronto to marry Sergio in 1957, and began her career as a seamstress.
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HUNTER, June Aileen - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in her 102nd year at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto.
She was born on June 26, 1920 in Toronto, Ontario to Thomas and Doris Wood.
Loving wife of her late husband, John Hunter.
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FOTO, Maria Piera - The heavens have gained a beautiful angel. Maria Foto passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 50.
She will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family, relatives and friends.
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BEATTIE, Kathleen 'Kay' (Carter) - Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021.
Kay had celebrated her 100th birthday celebration, and was three days shy of her 101st birthday.
Kay lived a long and happy life, marrying Andrew Petrie Beattie on December 21, 1943.
She is survived by daughter Heather (husband Ken), and sons Graham (wife Elsa) and Allan (wife Janice).
Unfortunately, husband Andy, son George (wife Lynda), and brother Kenneth Carter had passed previously.
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NEIL, Anthony - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Anthony Neil, on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 88.
Most beloved husband of Linda Neil (nee Hubbert).
Cherished father of Anthony, the late Matthew and his wife Angie.
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GOSS, Freda - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Aunt Freda at St. Michael’s Hospital on Saturday September 11, 2021 in her 99th year, after having lived a very full life right until the end.
Loving sister of the late Harold F. Goss and her dear sister-in-law Joy Goss.
Loving aunt of the late James, H.R. (Susan), Catherine, Suzanne (Douglas) and Carol (Ron).
Great nieces and nephews: James, Kesla, Jonathan, Joel, Scottie, Ryan and Jennifer all had a special place in her heart.
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HAIDINYAK, Cyril - It is with broken hearts that we sadly announce that Cyril was called home by the Lord in the afternoon of Saturday, September 11, 2021 with his loving wife by his side.
The second youngest of 6 children, Cyril is predeceased by his brothers and sisters Regina, Frank, Tony, Steve and Elizabeth.
Cyril is survived and sadly missed by his devoted and loving wife Judy and precious daughter Jill and her husband Tony.
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COWEN, Brian Henry - Surrounded by the love of his family, Brian (July 26, 1941 — September 11, 2021) passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Brian was a cherished husband, father and friend to so many in the Richmond Hill community.
He was often a man of few words but his kindness was deafening. He had a quiet dignity about him and valued kindness, hard work and family.
He also appreciated the simple things, jelly beans, butter tarts and playing along with jeopardy.
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BLOOM, Stanley - On Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baycrest Hospital.
Stanley Bloom husband and partner of Barbara Bloom.
Loving father and father-in-law of Miriam Zemell-Bloom and Ronald Harry.
Devoted grandfather of Eva Harry.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elaine and Sid Kadish.
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SMICIKLAS, Nedeljka 'Neda' - Peacefully at her home in Keswick on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 81 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Nick Smiciklas (2009).
Loving mother of Cathy Busch (Jim Busch), Bonnie Smiciklas and Rick Smiciklas.
Cherished grandmother of Carly, Joey, Tyler, and Savannah.
Neda will be greatly missed by her many family members and friends.
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MACHADO, Isaac David Santos - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Isaac on Friday September 10, 2021 at the age of 37 years.
Isaac will forever be the cherished son of Philomena (Phil) and Tiberio.
He was the loving brother of Laura and brother-in-law of Michael. Isaac was the devoted uncle of Olivia and Isaiah.
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WATSON, Lillian Margaret - (January 21, 1934 – September 10, 2021) - A good life well lived.
Born in Aurora to her parents Roy & Mary Williams, Lillian met her husband Arnold (Mitch) Watson at a party in Markdale. They were married on August 14th, 1954 and enjoyed a loving, supportive partnership for 67 years.
Lillian & Mitch raised three loving and grateful children, Mike, Rick & Scotty. Three daughters-in-law joined the family, Joan, Angéle & Carol the happy result being her grandchildren Lee, Adrien, Paul & Nico and their children Alexander, Jisu, Jia & Katryna.
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CARANCI, Vito Antonio - (1938 - 2021) - Vito passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021 with his three loving children Ronald, Catherine and Edward by his side.
Vito was a loving husband to Rosemarie (who passed in 2008) and is survived by his 4 brothers Leo, Mario, Bruno and Toni.
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KEARSE, Robert 'Bob' William - It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the loss of Bob Kearse of Richmond Hill, ON, who passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021, at the age of 59.
Bob had been in hospital for a few weeks and was thought to be on the mend; however, in the early hours, after spending an enjoyable evening chatting and watching football with Mary, his much-loved wife, Bob suffered cardiac arrest and slipped away.
Bob will be desperately missed and survived by Mary (nee Dempsey), his wife and true love of almost 37 years, and their son, Stephen (Emilee). Bob will be missed deeply by his brother Percy (Laura) and his sisters Pat (Don) and Betty (Larry), as well as his nieces Nikki (Mike), Karen, Cindy (Jason), Colleen (Brandon), Erin, Brigitte, Philippa and Clementine and his nephews Craig (Nicole), Ian (Erin), Brian (Stephanie), Addison, Yves (Becky), Nolan, Grant and Ryan.
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