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CHIN, Tee - Age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 6 January 2021.
Pa had a generosity of spirit and loved to learn and embraced it in all its forms.
Tee was pre-deceased by his loving wife Sue.
He is survived by his two sons, Earle and Walter and his wife Jill, grandchildren, William, Sarah, Max, and Naomi, Pauline, Liz, Monique, Krystle, Peter, Joan, Philip and numerous loving and caring nieces and nephews and friends.
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VISWASAM, Christopher Robert - Known and loved by all as Sunny, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
He was born in Matale, Sri Lanka in April 1926 and Canadian since April 1993. His career spanned across the Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Civil Service, the United Nations stationed in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
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SAMLALSINGH, Ruby - June 1, 1921 - January 6, 2021
Ruby died peacefully at Hazelton Place, in her one-hundredth year, following a long and courageous fight with spinal stenosis compounded by the COVID-19 virus.
Remembered by nephews and nieces, cousins and other family members and by her many friends both here and in Trinidad.
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TURESKI, John - It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Tureski at the age of 89 in the early morning of January 6, 2021 at his residence in Guelph, Ontario.
Predeceased by his son David and brother Peter, John is survived by his dearly loved wife Joyce (Wilkins), his children Lori Tureski, Marlena Tureski Blackman (Ralph), Trevor Tureski, his sister Helen (Smerchanski) and sister-in-law Helen Tureski, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.
John was born to Jessie (Lysak) and William Tureski on November 28, 1931 in Rainy River, Ontario.
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MENDES de FRANCA, Guilherme 'Vincent' - Peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Unionville, Ontario after a life very well-lived.
Vincent, age 83, was the beloved husband of Rita Mendes de Franca (nee Duarte) for 61 years.
The loving father of Susan Mendes de Franca (John Carruthers), Debra Mendes de Franca Poirier (Marc Poirier), Mary Mendes de Franca (Steve Maxwell), Diane Mendes de Franca (John Baldassarra), and Vincent Mendes de Franca (Susan Arthur).
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GREY, Carl Winston - (July 26, 1962 – January 5, 2021) - Sadly, Carl passed away after a long illness.
Reunited with his son Andray and loved ones in Heaven.
Survived by his heartbroken wife Diane (Di) sisters, Carla, Stephanie, Paulette & extended families.
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GERANEO, Giovanna - Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Giovanna Geraneo (age 68), passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She is survived by her husband Pasquale and her children Maria, Rosa (Paul), Giovanni (Silvana), Michael (Jennifer) and Patrizia, along with her grandchildren Daniel, Alessandra, Isabella, Cristian and Luke.
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PANOVKA, Charlie - Charlie Panovka began his beautiful long life in 1929 in Springs, South Africa, and his life came to its peaceful end today, January 5, 2021, in Toronto, Canada where he had embraced a new home.
His courage, strength, optimism and love of life continued even through the loss of his wife, Avril, of 60 years.
Our beloved dad, whose legacy lives on through his 6 children, children-in-law, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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GECALE, Artemio - Passed away peacefully in Brampton Civic Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 76.
Predeceased by his wife Gloria (2018).
Loving Adi to Eliza (Scott Oliphant), Enrico Gecale (the late Judilyn), the late Edgardo Gecale (survived by Purificacion), Elizalde Gecale (Minerva), Eliseo Gecale (Shineth), Estrelita (Diobunny Pangilinan) and Angeliza (Oscar Rivero Jr.).
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RYDZ, Anastazja - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anastazja Rydz on January 5th, 2021. She was 85 years old.
Anastazja was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched.
Anastazja, ciocia Stasia to so many, is survived by her son and daughter-in-law John and Anna, her beloved grandson Matthew; her brother-in-law Bronislaw; her nieces Halina (Kazimierz), Krystyna (Bernard), Mariola (Robert), Teresa (Roman) and Danuta (late Ireneusz), as well as her many nephews and nieces whom she adored.
Predeceased by her devoted husband Michal, sister Maria, brothers Jan and Stefan.
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WEISLOGEL, Ruth - (1926 - 2021) - Ruth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021.
Predeceased by her husband, Richard.
Survived by brothers Peter, Heinz (Brigitte) and sister Anneliese. Loving mother to Sabine (Dan), Karen (Richard), Oma to Sara (Chris), Paul (Michelle), and Hannah. Great-Oma to Lucas, Olivia, Reid and Sophie.
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FELICIO, Joe - It is with great sadness that the family and close friends of Joe Felicio announces his passing after many brave years of dealing with illness, Tuesday January 5th, 2020, at the age of 65.
Joe will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Fatima Felicio and his children Joey, and Tina (Jason).
Joe will be deeply missed by his four grandchildren Tiago, Leandro, Iliana and Rio, by his brothers Luis, Jesse, Tony, sisters Laura and Angie as well as his sisters in law, Urania, Teresa, Helen and brothers in law Rui and Tony.
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JONAK, Dana Marie - With sadness, yet a deep sense of gratitude for the wonderful life she lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Dana Marie Jonak, peacefully as she slept, on Tuesday January 5th, 2021.
Dana was born on March 14, 1936 in the Czech Republic and came to Canada in 1939 with her family who was employed by Bata shoe company, first moving to Batawa, then Midland finally Thornhill, Ontario.
Despite long-standing heart problems, she truly had the heart of a lion and maintained a positive attitude until the end, which was in Markham Stoufville Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Josef and daughter Katherine (John), she was the devoted mother of Barbara (Paul), Mark (Vicky) and Peter (Kim) and grandmother to Tanya, Leah, Joseph, Bryce, Kristin, Danae, Aiden, Jenna and Evan.
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FLORENCE, Catherine - Catherine Florence passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 at the age of 88.
Loving wife of Norm (deceased). Mom, Nanny and Ju-Jube Nanny. Cathy will be deeply missed by her children, Mark (Laurie) and Bill (Darla).
She will be remembered by her 4 grandchildren Stephanie, Jennifer, Colin and Sheldon and her nieces Tammy, Kristin and Ashley and nephew Scott. Cathy was blessed with 5 great-grandchildren.
Cathy is survived by her brother Ken Logan (Nancy). She was predeceased by her sister Anne Baragar.
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NISHIMURA, Tokiye (Shinmoto) - With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Tokiye Nishimura (Shinmoto) on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in her 90th year,.
Toki can now rest with Checker, her loving husband of 63 years, who passed away last year.
After five courageous years enduring Alzheimer's Disease, Toki's vibrant life was suddenly taken by Covid 19.
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VAJDA, Andrew - On Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Andrew Vajda beloved husband of Sandi Vajda.
Loving father and father-in-law of Mandy and Adam Horowitz, Dan and Veronika, and Nancee and David Blumenfeld.
Devoted grandfather of Jake, Jordan, Cameron, Jacqueline, Evan. Ryan, Jason and the late Jonas Horowitz.
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BLANK, Betty - On January 5, 2021 passed away peacefully.
Beloved wife of the late Sam.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Perry and Gloria, Arthur and Chris, and Gayle.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mickey and Helen, and the late Raye and Alan, Joe and Lottie, and Eliah (Icky).
Will be greatly missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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PARIKH, Virginia - Age 76, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 at Grace Hospital in Scarborough Ontario.
She was born August 16th, 1944 in Caoayan, Philippines to Alfredo and Asuncion Garduque.
Virginia was a hardworking and gifted student.
She attended the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the age of twenty on May 18th 1965.
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PAPACONSTANTINOU, Maria (Alexopoulos) - Passed away peacefully with the love of her family and under the care of the wonderful staff at the Hellenic Home for the Aged and Mount Sinai Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 90.
Born March 30, 1930 in Lefkasion, Kalavriton, Greece.
Beloved wife to Loucas, and loving mother to Sophie and (John) Zafiropoulos, George and (Helen) Papaconstantinou, Themia and the late (Tom) Theodoropoulos, Sam and (Stella) Papaconstantinou, and Bill and (Kathy) Papaconstantinou.
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LARCOMBE, Mike John - (1943 - 2021) - It is with great sadness, after a short illness, that we announce the passing of Mike on January 5, 2021.
Born July 7, 1943 in Chepstow, Wales.
Husband to Jill Larcombe and father to Jason Larcombe and daughter-in-law Fiona Larcombe, and Sharon Beers (nee Larcombe) and son-in-law Bryan Beers.
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BRYDGES, Ida (nee Ewach) - Peacefully at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 93.
Loving mother of Tara and her husband Allan Hannah. Cherished grandmother of Hope and Fayth.
Dear sister of Nadine, and the late Mary, Cassie and Gordon. Aunt Ida will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
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SURBEK, Josip - Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Born February, 2 1931 in the beautiful green hills of Zagorje, Croatia.
Josip Surbek at the age of 89 years, beloved husband of Ilka Surbek (Alilovic).
Loving father of Mary (known by him as Maca), Doting Fater-in-law to Chris Cvetkovski (and the late Alar Pahapill).
Sadly missed by his sister: Pina Greguric (the late Milan), and predeceased by Marija Papov (the late Josip), Ivan (Pina), Stanko (Angela), Eddy (Ankica).
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MOSCHITTO, Vito (Vic) - September 13, 1931 - January 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vic Moschitto, peacefully at 89 years of age.
Loving husband to Josephine for 61 years and proud father of Laura and Victor (Laura Andrews).
Doting grandfather to Anna, Domenic and Gabriel.
He was predeceased by his brothers Loreto, Frank and Nicolas
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NG, Mei Har - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mei Har Ng (née Lee), who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on January 5, 2021.
Born in China (1939), she immigrated to Canada in 1958, and married Kau Tang (Don) Ng. Mei Har, widely known as May, and her husband founded the popular Chinese Canadian restaurant, Hoo Wah Garden Restaurant & Tavern in North York.
For more than 45 years, the restaurant was a community icon, known for delicious food and generous portions.
With her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative culinary skills, and ability to keep pace with changing palates, May attracted and retained loyal patrons throughout the decades.
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PATERSON, Dorothy-Mae (nee DUNSMOOR) - April 25, 1935 - January 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy-Mae Paterson, age 85, on January 5, 2021.
We said goodbye to our wonderful mother as she passed away peacefully in the care of doctors and staff at Sunnybrook after a period of illness.
We are grateful for the life that Dorothy-Mae lived, knowing that she touched many lives as a nurse, volunteer, sponsor, neighbour and friend.
Though she struggled with her health for many years, Dorothy-Mae was cheerful and altruistic, always looking out for the lonely and vulnerable, wanting to help.
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ROBERTSON, Jane Elizabeth (nee CODE) - Suddenly and without the warning of an illness, on January 5, 2021, in her home at Perth, Ontario, in her 89th year.
We are grateful that she did not suffer and had just enjoyed a lovely, last Christmas.
She had come full circle, recently returning to her birthplace and proximity to her favourite place on earth, the cottage on Otty Lake, where extended family gathered and friends were always welcome.
Jane trained as a nurse at Kingston General Hospital and married her high school sweetheart, Herb Robertson.
In those days, bankers moved often.
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