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Yat Tung ( Raymond) Yu

Yat Tung ( Raymond) Yu

Dec 1, 2024

Yat Tung AKA Raymond YU, 67, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on 1 Dec. 2024 after a courageous battle with illness.

Raymond was born on 26 Nov 1957 in Hong Kong. Known for his persistence, vision, eloquence, and ambition, he touched the hearts of all who knew him.

A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Raymond excelled in a distinguished career in...

Roslyn Ann Gill

Roslyn Ann Gill

Nov 30, 2024

Roslyn Ann Gill, 73, passed away November 30, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer at the Ottawa General Hospital.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Alyson, older brother Richard Berard, younger brother Robin Berard, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Peter John Gill. 

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the...

Wolfgang Lausch

Wolfgang Lausch

Nov 30, 2024

Wolfgang Lausch - 1954-2024

Wolfgang Lausch, age 70, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his home in Alcona on November 30, 2024. He was recently predeceased by his wife, Carol Biesel, with whom he shared twenty happy years. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and a cherished friend.

He was born on March 1, 1954 in Berlin, Germany to parents Max...

Vernon Kulyk

Vernon Kulyk

Nov 29, 2024

Vernon P. Kulyk was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 26, 1951. He was adopted by Paul and Vicky Kulyk and raised in Tolstoi, Manitoba. He graduated from Shevchenko High School in Vita, Manitoba in 1969. 

He began working at the Winnipeg International Airport right after graduation, and in the same year he married the mother of his two children Sharon,...

Denis Richard Tessier

Denis Richard Tessier

Nov 29, 2024

De Rockland, Ont., est décédée le vendredi 29 novembre 2024, à l’âge de 78 ans. 

Il était le conjoint bien-aimé de Monique Charest, le fils de feu Ubald Tessier et de feu Sophrana Boudreault. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Stéphane (Tammy) et Daniel (Chantal); enfants par alliance (Jody (Edith), Greg (Natacha), Garry (Annie), Richard (Mercy)) ; ses onze...

Margaret (Pat) Patricia Valley

Margaret (Pat) Patricia Valley

Nov 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Patricia Valley (nee Sproule) on November 29, 2024 at Hospice Simcoe. Pat was surrounded by loving family at the end of her battle with cancer. She was one week short of turning 84.She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 62 years Donald Valley, her loving children...

Petros Despotas

Petros Despotas

Nov 29, 2024

Petros was from a generation that lived a great adventure. Though the last chapter of his life was more tame and challenged by medical episodes he saw many things of wonder, horror, technological advancement and things beyond his wildest dreams that he never imagined possible back when he was he was a young man in his home town of Kozani,...

Janina Bidzinska

Janina Bidzinska

Nov 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janina Bidzinska (née Czyzewska) or Babcia B, who left us peacefully on November 28, surrounded by family on a beautiful sunny afternoon, at the age of 94. Born near Lwów, Poland (present-day Ukraine), Janina was the beloved daughter of Stanislaw and Helena Czyzewski and cherished sister to Michal and...

Ray Talbot Hermiston

Ray Talbot Hermiston

Nov 27, 2024

Ray Hermiston died peacefully at a time of his choice on November 27th, his 89th birthday, with his family by his side. 

Ray spent his childhood taking risks and playing sports. He was an exceptional hockey player who dreamt of a professional hockey career. He decided instead to pursue an education and graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor's degree in...

George J. Holy

George J. Holy

Nov 26, 2024

George J. Holy 1943-2024 of Scarborough, Ontario 

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of George Holy, age 81, on November 26th, 2024, in Scarborough with his wife and eldest son by his side.

George was born in 1943 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. His parents owned a little hardware store in Old Town Prague where he developed an appreciation for sturdy, well...

Ljeposava Radanovic

Ljeposava Radanovic

Nov 26, 2024

Visitation

Sunday December 1, 2024 

St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium - 737 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5 

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Funeral Service

Sunday December 1, 2024 

St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium - 737 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5 

5:00pm



For those unable to attend in person, please join us virtually using the link below:

https://stjohnsdixie.com/cemetery/live-memorial/



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In Lieu of flowers, a donation to The Canadian...

Madeleine Blanchard

Madeleine Blanchard

Nov 26, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Madeleine Andrea Blanchard (née Laplante), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on November 26, 2024. She was 87 years old.

Born on July 30, 1937, Madeleine was a woman of grace, strength and remarkable spirit. Throughout her...

Brenda Marie Jean Price

Brenda Marie Jean Price

Nov 25, 2024

Brenda Marie Jean Price, mother to Bridget and Debbi Burns, passed away on November 25th, 2024, after a long battle with Stage 4 liver cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully at the General Hospital in Ottawa, surrounded by her family.

Known for her big heart, loyalty, fierce fight for the underdog, and good laughs, Brenda will be dearly missed by...

Spyridon Roland Burrows

Spyridon Roland Burrows

Nov 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Spyridon “Roland” Burrows on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Hamilton General Hospital. Born on May 28, 1942, in Piraeus, Greece, to the late James Rudolph Coleman Burrows and Eftychia (née Thiveou), Roland lived a life marked by dedication to his family, profession, and community.

Roland is survived by his...

Maria Borges

Maria Borges

Nov 24, 2024

Maria Borges, born on October 9, 1969, has peacefully passed away on November 24, 2024. 

She leaves behind her three sons, Anthony, Bradley, and Jason. 

Maria was the sister of Frank and is now reunited with her deceased brother John, as well as her parents, Jose and Maria Borges. 

David Joseph Paul Shields

David Joseph Paul Shields

Nov 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Joseph Paul Shields at the age of 92. David was born in Ottawa on April 20th,1932, to Allan and Mary Shields and passed away November 24th, 2024, at the Viva Barrhaven Retirement Home. 

He is survived by his children Colleen (David Macdonell), Stephen (Angela) and Gregory (Yulia), his grandchildren...

Ian Bradford Darling

Ian Bradford Darling

Nov 23, 2024

Ian Bradford Darling, in his 87th year, passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario on November 23, 2024 with his loving wife Valerie at his side.

Proud father to his four children: Steven (Kim) of Toronto, Robert (Amber) of Trenton, Kathy (Kevin) of Madoc, and David (Kelley) of Ottawa. As well as his stepchildren: Sandra (Bruce) of...

Vilma Rivas

Vilma Rivas

Nov 22, 2024

Vilma Rivas passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024 at the age of 96. She is now reunited with her husband of 72 years, Salvador, who preceded her in death earlier this year. Vilma will be deeply missed by her two daughters Beatrice Harris (Al Harris) and Lucila Rivas. Affectionately know as Tilina by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren she will...

Susan Coffin

Susan Coffin

Nov 21, 2024

Surrounded by family, Susan Coffin, at the age of 63, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2024, after a cancer diagnosis two-and-a-half-years ago. She passed away at the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice in Kanata, Ontario.

Susan was born in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up in Lachine. However her hearts home will always be Gaspé, Quebec where she spent her childhood summers with...

Mabel Lavers

Mabel Lavers

Nov 20, 2024

With family by her side, Mabel Sheila Lavers passed in peace on November 20, 2024, at the honourable age of 100. 

Mabel is remembered by her 3 daughters (Debbie, Sandra, and Denise), 6 grandchildren (Chelsea, Brittany, Daniel, Stacey, Angie, and Tammy), and 7 great-grandchildren (Maya, Mekkah, Charlie, Ellie, Keegan, Paige, and Devon). She joins her loving husband Russell, her sisters Clara...

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