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VIKIC, Mirjana - It is with heartbreak and disbelief that we announce the sudden passing of beautiful Mirjana Vikic at the young age of 56. Mirjana courageously overcame cancer more than once, ultimately taking her last breath on July 14, 2021 at Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital, with her devoted daughter by her side.
Mirjana was a selfless single mother and her love for her daughter Slavica was truly inspiring. Her goal in life was to make sure Slavica was happy.
In 1998 Mirjana immigrated from Croatia to Canada in the hopes of giving Slavica a brighter future. At age 7 Slavica quickly made friends at her new school and learned English, teaching her mother the language. Mirjana went on to earn a certificate in Early Childhood Education and worked at many schools across the city.
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LOFCHY, Dr. Norman - On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Toronto General Hospital.
Norman Lofchy, beloved husband of Hettie.
Loving father and father-in-law of Dr. Jodi Lofchy, Dr. Neal Lofchy and Catherine Ashdown, and Dr. Beth and Dr. John Joffe.
Dear brother of the late Bebe Ganz, the late Sadie Hornfield, and the late Evelyn Cohen.
Devoted Zaidy of Laren, Madeleine, and Celie.
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KELLY, Gerald Victor, PEng, CMA, - April 24, 1933 – July 14, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a terrific husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Gerald lived a long and active life that was filled with never-ending curiosity about the world around him and he will be remembered as a thoughtful and loving man, always a gentleman, always available for advice and encouragement.
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DILMAN, Goldie - On Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Shelly and Yona Dilman, and Sherri and Alan Bell.
Goldie was the last sibling of eight children born to Samuel and Katie Goldmintz.
Devoted Bubby of Bryna and Joseph, Benjamin and Lisa, Rachel and Jon, Hailey and Jeremy, and Great-Bubby of Emily, Lily, Isaac, Tehilla, and Maya, and her loving caregiver Ellen, who loved her like a Bubby.
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BIJAN, Olga - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Olga Bijan on July 14, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto in her 97th year.
Beloved wife of the late Hryhorij (Harry) Bijan (2003).
Loving mother of Irene Worthington (Arthur) and Roman.
Dear grandmother (baba) of Diana Worthington (James Mast) and Evelyn Worthington (Ryan McGrath).
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BASTA, Rocco - Peacefully on July 14, 2021 at the age of 87.
He will be forever loved by his wife, Vincenza.
Cherished by his dear children, Peter, Joe (Marianna) and Mario (Maria).
Rocco will never be forgotten by his grandchildren, Stefano, Marco, Anthony and Sabrina.
He is now reunited in heaven with his parents, Rocco and Cristina and his brothers, Peter, Antonio, Michele and Luigi.
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CASALE, Giuseppe - (December 21, 1929 - July 14, 2021) - It is with great sadness that the family of Giuseppe Casale announces his passing on Wednesday July 14th, 2021.
Giuseppe was born on December 21, 1929 in Pico, Frosinone, Italy.
Predeceased by his wife Filomena Petrocco (1986), lovingly remembered and forever cherished by son Bernard (Anne), daughter Grace Casale and adored granddaughters Jessica and Cassidy.
Giuseppe will be fondly remembered by his companion Josie Rotondo, his sisters Flavia and Maria. Predeceased by his brothers Alessandro, Salvatore and Antonio.
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IBRAHIM, Madlin Riad - March 16, 1952 - July 14, 2021. Our loving mother, Madlin Riad Ibrahim, passed away on July 14, 2021 after a vigorous battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Madlin was born to Elaine and Riad and spent her early years in the loving company of her parents and brothers and sisters in Egypt. After graduating from the University of Cairo, she became a Pharmacist, a profession she proudly continued in Canada.
Madlin was an incredible and loving mother to her children Lilian Riad-Allen and Dany Doss, and their partners Brandon Allen and Jessica MacSween.
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IOANNOU, Pantelis - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pantelis, of Toronto on July 14, 2021 at the age of 93 years.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Antigoni (Modopoulos).
Pantelis will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Afroditi and husband George Jimas, Christina and her late husband Spiro Popovski, and his sister-in-laws Tassoula Toumbos and Soula and her late husband Kostas Modopoulos, as well as the many nieces, nephews, and numerous family members and friends.
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LAURENCE, Muriel (nee McBRIDE) - April 15, 1932 – July 14, 2021
Peacefully, at Mississauga Trillium Hospital surrounded by her three sons.
Beloved wife of the late Donald Allan Laurence.
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WRONA, Jadwiga - October 15, 1940 - July 14, 2021 - Born in Cmolas, Poland passed away in Toronto, Canada
With a heavy heart we say our goodbyes to our treasured Jadwiga Wrona (Micek).
Wife of late beloved Antoni Wrona.
Sister of Celina, and pre-deceased Stanisław.
Mama of Jozef Wrona (Bozena), pre-deceased Zosia Wit (Franek), and Jozefa Wrona.
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MUSCAT, Mario - It is with great sadness that Mario, also known as Fajsu, a man loved by all, has passed away on July 14, 2021 at the age of 74.
Mario was the son of Emmanuel and Carmel Muscat and the loving brother to 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Mario leaves behind his loving wife Rita Muscat and sons Jason (Sonia), Noel (Andrea), Michael (Kayla) and his daughter Carissa (Austin) and 7 wonderful grandchildren Jayden, Triston, Mia, Abigail, Chloe, Ava and the newest member, Mason.
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WANG, Da Zhang - Was born in 1938 06 11 in Heibei province city of Baodi.
Passed away on July 14, 2021.
As a youngster in China, he had always been recognized as kind, caring, intelligent and hard working teenage.
Of course, due to Cultural revolution, life had threw him a curve ball, but he has never given up his dream and continued pursuits his dream as energizer.
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MENSINK, Ben - Suddenly in his home in Holland Landing on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 59 years.
Leaving behind beloved wife, Tracey Mensink.
Loving father of Frank Dale (Katrina Forbes), Kassaundra Mensink (Matthew Martin), and Amanda Mensink (Robie Jasperson).
Cherished Opa of Elizabeth, Mackenzie, William, Carmen, Octtavia, Titan, Deklan and Katelyn.
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WOOD, Arthur Spangler - The only child of Virginia Marie Spangler and Reginald Devolson Wood, died July 14, 2021.
A graduate of George School and Haverford College in Pennsylvania, he built careers in research and advocacy, university administration, and public policy consulting.
Arthur was a complex man: intensely private while indiscriminately public and vocal; a medieval scholar and a farmer, revelling in the 46 years on the land in Tyendinaga Township; former chair of the AIDS Committee of Toronto, board member of numerous charities and political associations; a teller of stories (again and again); a lover of dogs; and the loquacious host of hundreds of dinner parties at his beloved home in The Beach.
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MACDONELL, Michael - Passed away suddenly at the age of 57 on July 14, 2021.
Michael will always be remembered for his quirky sense of humour and wicked intelligence.
He could debate anything and anyone, and if you had an opinion, you better be prepared to back it up.
Dear son of Rosemarie and the late Donald Macdonell (1992), brother to Maureen (Andrew), the late Catherine (2007) (Gerald Hollywood) and Douglas (Laurie).
He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, Kyle, Madelyn, Brandon and Hailey
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McGIVNEY, Evlyn Louise - Evlyn Louise McGivney, wife to Austin Riley, mother to Jaimmie, step-mother to Shane, Ashley and Erin, youngest child of John Francis McGivney and Margaret Helen McGrorey McGivney and much loved, admired sister of Mary Weinert, John McGivney (Sheila), Patricia McGivney (deceased) and Joan McGivney (Tom Hanes), aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews, and friend and mentor to many, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 14, 2021.
Evlyn graduated from law school at University of Western Ontario in 1974 and was called to the Bar in 1976.
She retired from her family law practice in 1996 after 20 years as a lawyer.
She was proud to be invited as a member of the "Grey Beards" and to have entertained her fellow lawyers with bawdy ballads as a member of "Carole and the Carriage Trade".
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SPERO, Maureen - August 27, 1969 - July 14, 2021
Maureen, affectionately known as Moe to her family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on Lake Rousseau, near her cottage, in a place that brought her incredible peace and happiness.
Born in Sarnia, daughter to Rosella Spero and Stephen Spero (deceased), she is survived by her children Heather, Lucas and Jackson Wiley. She will be missed by her sisters Laura Spero, Katherine Spero, Lynda Kiriakakos (husband Peter) and her twin sister Heather Angelo (husband Dustin). From the day her three beautiful babies were born, Moe was first and foremost a mother.
She was a natural mom with her gentle spirit and calming demeanour.
As the kids grew up, Moe participated in all their activities.
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TOMSONS, Velta - In her 94th year, our dear aunt Velta Tomsons, passed away July 14, 2021, in Toronto.
Her zeal for life and enthusiastic nature was wonderful to behold.
Both an accomplished artist and an athlete, Velta attended the Banff school of the arts for painting and threw shot put in many Master's Games.
On weekends and holidays, Velta spent her time at Whispering Pines, her beloved cottage in Wasaga Beach.
Many gatherings were enjoyed there and cherished memories made with family and friends.
"Lust?ga dz?vošana" was her motto. We will miss her greatly.
Fondly remembered by Ed, Arnold, Ingrida, Erik and families as well as relatives and friends in Canada, United States and Latvia.
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WRIGHT, Marion June (nee PORTER) - Formerly of Markham, Ontario.
Peacefully, at Bobcaygeon, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in her 97th year.
Beloved wife of Murray (predeceased 2003).
Dear mother of Glen and his wife Yvonne, Dale Wright, Erin and her husband William Handley.
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DOHERTY, Michael Francis - It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Michael Doherty on July 14, 2021 in Letterkenny University Hospital, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland after a short illness.
Michael is lovingly remembered by his wife Lisa, his twin brother John (Marlene - predeceased), brother Patrick (Teish), brother Aiden (Noreen) all of Co. Donegal, Ireland and sister Nuala (Daniel - predeceased) of Toronto, Canada, also remembered by brothers-in-law Harry Stewart of Co. Donegal, Ireland and Des Mathews of Dublin, Ireland, he was predeceased by sisters Maryjo (Joe McIvor - predeceased), Kathleen (Pat Kelly - predeceased), Agatha, and brother Liam (Mairead - predeceased), also his sister Brigid of Dublin who sadly passed away 3 days after Michael.
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SULLIVAN, Tammy - (March 16, 1969 – July 13, 2021) - On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, we lost our dear daughter and mother, Tammy. Her death was sudden but not unexpected.
Tammy was named after the title character in a Debbie Reynolds movie from the 50s. Blue eyed and blonde, Tammy was a beauty, like her mother and her two daughters. She was a sweet woman with a heart of gold.
Generous to a fault – she would help others, when she couldn’t help herself. She forgave those who hurt her. She loved to be loved.
She led a tumultuous life with many struggles but she always found something to smile about.
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BALABAN, Stuart - It is with great sadness we announce the untimely passing of Stuart Balaban on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
Loving and devoted father to his children Venice, Brooklyn, Jersey, and Athens.
Beloved son of Sheila and the late Irving Balaban. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Debbie Balaban-Urman and Randy Urman. Special uncle to his nephews, Isaac and Daniel.
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NICOLS, John - John Nicols was full of life and his infectious laugh warmed the hearts of all those who knew him. His aura was vibrant and truly lived life to the fullest. He was known by many as J5 and forever expressed how proud he was to be fortunate enough to have a nickname.
Unfortunately, he succumbed to medical illness on July 13, 2021 at the young age of 54 in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.
John was a fighter until the end, some would even say he was like a cat and had 9 lives. He faced life’s challenges with a smile and came out a hero staying strong until the end of his life here on earth.
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ROTSTEIN, Miriam - It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Miriam Rotstein who left to meet her beloved husband, Ben, on July 13, 2021 peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
She leaves behind her two wonderful children , Lee Katan (Avi), David Rotstein (Lisa) and seven grandchildren, Aleece, Zvi, Yael, Rachel, Jessica, Stephanie and Jeremy.
She also leaves behind a loving extended family and close friends including her sister Henia (Ben) and a loving extended family in Canada, USA and in Israel.
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REYES, Pastor Francia Delos - After months of valiant battle with an aggressive cancer, Pastor Delos Reyes, 70, passed away on July 13, 2021.
Pastor was born on August 6, 1950 to the late Emiliano and Francisca in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines. He grew up in a large and loving family with his 4 brothers and 2 sisters. As a young lad, he strived to be more responsible and helpful with his parents and siblings.
He took Bachelor of Science major in Commerce at Luzonian University in Lucena, Quezon, Philippines where he met his future wife, Eleanor. Pastor married Eleanor Astrera, on September 3, 1970 and had 7 children from this union.
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