Maria Luisa Moreno

14 January, 1949 – 13 January, 2025

Beloved wife of Jorge Francisco Moreno del Alcazar, Maria Luisa French de Moreno passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January 13th, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and compassion that will forever be cherished.

Maria, affectionately known as "Cholita" to those closest to her, had a zest for life that was truly inspiring. She always took the time to savour the beauty around her, whether it was stopping to smell the roses, cherishing a heartfelt conversation, or sharing a laugh with loved ones. Her warmth and positivity touched everyone she met, and her memory will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration.

Maria is deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her husband, Jorge Moreno, and their children: Jenny Moreno, Marylou Melville (late Glen Melville), and Pancho Moreno (Christina Bourikos). She was the cherished grandmother of Austin Melville, Bailey Melville, Carlos Moreno, Sierra Moreno, Kaeden Moreno, and Constantine Pappas. Maria was the beloved daughter of Leonor Yrigoyen Giles de French and Oscar Nicolas French Colmenares, and a loving sister to Jose French, Carlos French, Thomas French, and Pedro French.

A funeral service for Maria will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Visitation will take place from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. A reception will follow the service in the Heritage Room.

Live Stream Link: https://pickartphoto.com/stream/MariaLuisaMoreno/

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Courtice Funeral Chapel.

Anna Corrigan

2 January, 1924 – 2 January, 2025

Anna was born on January 2, 1924 to James Vincent McKenny and Charlotte Freeman in Read, Ontario. She passed on January 2, 2025 in Oshawa at the age of 101. Anna was the beloved wife of Bernard Corrigan (dec. 2012) for 60 years.

She was the second child in a joyful Irish Catholic farm family of 10 children. Anna is predeceased by Margaret McGuinness (Ed), Donald (Jean), Lorne (Frances), Leo, Vincent (Eileen), and Helen Hanley (Basil). She is survived by her brother James (Marina), sisters Mary Corrigan (Patrick dec.), Bernice Corrigan (Frank), and sister in law Marion McKenny.

Anna was a dedicated parishioner at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church in Oshawa and was a 70 year member of the Catholic Women’s League.

Anna is the adored aunt to 67 nieces and nephews. She was a quiet woman who loved being involved in her family’s social events. She was a friendly neighbour who made an effort to get to know people in a personal way. She exhibited a positive attitude towards life and had an amazing memory for names and dates of birthdays and anniversaries. Anna finished most conversations with some type of humour, so your visit ended with a smile. She had a strong work ethic and was incredibly independent well into her 90s. Relatives and friends enjoyed visiting Anna in her home where she made everyone feel welcome, included and most of all, loved.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, ON. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 486 Enright Road, Read, Ontario. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery will follow with a reception in the Parish Hall.

Donations can be made to: give.camh.ca in Anna’s memory.

Ian John Lowe

21 April, 1963 – 17 December, 2024

Passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 61 years. Loving father of Elaine (Howard) and Devon (Georgia). Grandfather of Emerson. Dear brother of Sharon (Frank) and Heather. Ian will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, friends, and fondly remembered by Marie "Fay." Dear son of the late Bryon and Elizabeth Lowe.

Ian had a kind and helpful nature. He was known for his many talents and being a "Jack of all trades," able to fix and repair anything he put his hands on. He will also be remembered for being that person who was always willing to help others in need.

Arrangements entrusted to COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice. The family will be having a private Celebration of Life gathering. If desired, donations may be made directly through the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Association.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Courtice Funeral Chapel.

Elsie Murray

3 May, 1937 – 7 December, 2024

The family of Cleo Elsie Murray (Maki) is saddened to announce her peaceful passing, surrounded by her family in Oshawa, Ontario, on December 7, 2024, in her 88th year. She is now reunited with her loving husbands, the late Neil Murray and the late Edwin Maki.

Elsie was adored and loved by her three children, Scott Maki (Laura) of Hamilton, Ont., Allison Corbett (Dave) of Bowmanville, Ont., and Heather Kazmierczak (Chris) of Farmington Hills, Michigan. She was also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Erich (Katelin) and Adam (Olivia) Bogensberger, Stephanie and Jennifer Maki, Alex and Andrew Kazmierczak, and her great-grandchildren, Jannah, Davey, Emmett, Emmi, and Raya.

Daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jane “Mamie” Frech, Elsie was predeceased by her dear sister, Marion Rosso (late Joe). She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews who all held a special place in her heart.

Elsie’s greatest accomplishment was raising her three children, for many years as a widowed working mother following the unexpected passing of her husband Ed in 1981. Years later, she met and married Neil, a dashing Scotsman, with whom she enjoyed many wonderful years. She took great delight in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, by whom she will be dearly missed.

Elsie had a long and rewarding career with Great Lakes Power in Sault Ste. Marie. A warm and caring person, she had many cherished friends and deeply appreciated their love and support, especially during her battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Interment will take place in the St. Luke's Columbarium in Sault Ste. Marie, with a celebration of Elsie’s life to occur in the spring.

Special thanks to the caring professionals at Bowmanville Creek Retirement Residence and the Purple Woods Unit at Age Care Samac Long Term Care Home in Oshawa. Their kindness and dedication have been a blessing to Elsie's family.

Donations in Elsie’s memory to St. John’s Anglican Church in Bowmanville or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

The following lyrics epitomize Elsie’s spirit:

"May your life be long, your friendships deep. May your heart be kind and true, I pray you know the peace of God and how dearly I loved you." – *Song for My Children* by Dave Barnes

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Elizabeth Gail Brimbecom

28 June, 1939 – 30 November, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Gail died peacefully at the Bowmanville hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2024, after a brief illness.

Elizabeth Gail Manson was born in Oshawa on June 28, 1939, to Allan and Mavis Manson, and trained as a nurse at Toronto Western Hospital. She married Bob Brimbecom, her husband of 59 years, in 1961, and took time off work to raise two children with him in Whitby. Gail returned to the workforce in community health before realizing her dream of attending the University of Toronto, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. She then began a teaching career at Durham College, where she helped train a generation of nurses while earning a master's degree in education in her spare time.

Gail was a life-long member of Westminster United Church in Whitby, where she first employed her considerable musical talents as the church organist and later became a pioneer in the establishment of parish nursing in Canada. Parish nursing became her passion, and she was recognized for her work by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, the Canadian Nurses Association, and Victoria University at the University of Toronto, which granted her an honorary doctorate in 2006.

After Bob's dementia-related death in 2021, Gail turned her energy toward supporting friends and acquaintances living with dementia. She continued to throw herself into committee work at her church, where she helped lead initiatives on social justice, Indigenous truth and reconciliation, climate change, and creating welcoming spaces for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Gail was predeceased by her sister, Lynn Douglas, and will be greatly missed by her sister Trudy (Tony), her children Lori (Doug) and Barry (Barbara), her grandchildren Natalie (Travis), Teddy, Alexandra, Bridget, Allan, and Diana, and the many people whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be held at Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Hwy. 2, Courtice, Ont. (905-432-8484) on Friday, December 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A second visitation will be held at Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, Ont., on Saturday, December 7 at 1 p.m., followed by a celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. The service will also be livestreamed; details will be available on the Courtice Funeral Chapel website.

Gail was an avid traveller who delighted in meeting people from places and cultures around the world, and was possibly Canada’s most vocal promoter of the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York. But her heart remained in Muskoka, where she spent as much time as she could at the lake in Utterson where her ancestors from Scotland settled in the 19th century.

The family would like to express deep gratitude to Gail’s caregivers at the Bowmanville hospital, who treated her with extraordinary compassion, dignity, and respect.

Gail had a keen appreciation for acts of kindness. She also loved flowers but would no doubt have encouraged anyone who wants to honour her memory to instead make a donation to Westminster United Church, the Alzheimer Society of Canada, or any other charity.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Courtice Funeral Chapel.

Doctor Stanley Mankiewicz

November 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doctor Stanley Mankiewicz, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 92. Stanley was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering kindness.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Stanley was the eldest child of Karol and Pearl Mankiewicz. He graduated from Gordon Bell High School and earned his medical degree from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine in 1956. He completed internships at Colonel Belcher Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, and at the Chatham, New Brunswick military base, specializing in urology at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. He joined the Oshawa Clinic Group in 1961 and practiced as a urological surgeon at Oshawa General Hospital (now Lakeridge Health Oshawa) for 45 years, leaving a lasting impact on his colleagues and community.

Stanley had a lifelong passion for airplanes, model building, history, and learning. His inquisitive mind and vast knowledge were treasured by all who knew him, and his genuine interest in people touched countless lives.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn; his children, David (Rachel), Mark (Matthew), and Tim (Jamie); his grandchildren, Steven (Zoe), Christopher, Elle, and Jack; his brother, Victor (Margaret); his brother-in-law, Richard (Elaine); his nephew, Carl (Jen); and his nieces, Carolyn (Geoff) and Jessie (Carl). He is predeceased by his parents Karol and Pearl and his in-laws Wendell and Phyllis. Stanley will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway 2, Courtice, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A celebration of Stanley’s life will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the same location, with a reception to follow.

For those unable to attend, the memorial service will be livestreamed. Join the service or replay it using this link: https://ipickart.com/stream/StanleyMankiewicz/.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Simcoe Hall Settlement House, Feed the Need Durham, or Faith United Church would be greatly appreciated. Online tributes and condolences may be shared at Courtice Funeral Chapel.

Margaret Brokas

16 April, 1942 – 23 November, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Margaret Brokas passed away peacefully in Oshawa, Ontario on November 23, 2024.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by her children, Sandy and Pete; her grandchildren, Jenn (Kyle), Shelby, Harrison, Leo, and Connor; and her beloved dog, Ella. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter.

Arrangements entrusted to the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Courtice Funeral Chapel.

Antonio Luciano Scanga

2 January, 1944 – 21 November, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Antonio Luciano (Tony) Scanga announces his peaceful passing on November 21, 2024, at the age of 80. Antonio was the dearly beloved husband of Flora for 54 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Bruno (Nicolina), Mauro (Rebecca), Franco (Ashley), and Anthony (Shannon) and a cherished Nonno to Emilia, Anthony, Alexander, Lilianna, Duncan, Sofia, Xavier, and Savanna.

Antonio is survived by his siblings Angelo, Francesca, and Maria and was predeceased by his sister Angela. He was the dear son of the late Bruno and Saveria Scanga. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.

Antonio will be remembered for his humble, caring, and generous spirit. A man of strong faith, he was devoted to his family and to creating a lasting legacy of love and kindness. His resilience, positivity, and warm smile touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation will be held at Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will follow at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3800 Courtice Rd, on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada, or by performing a selfless act of kindness in his honor. Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Courtice Funeral Chapel.