At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Monday, July 12, 2004, Rozal "Rose" Horuci, age 96, of Chatham, wife of the late Steve Horuci (1982). Born in Hungary, on December 30, 1907, daughter of the late Rozal and Steve Kokeny, she came to Canada in 1930.
She will be sadly missed by: 3 children, Steven and wife Betty of Waterloo, Ida Mills of London and Margaret Watson of Tupperville, 10 grand and 16 great grandchildren, a great-great grand daughter, and many nieces and nephews as well as a sister in Hungary.
She is predeceased by a sister Cecilia Zemnicky of Tilbury, 2 brothers John and Albert Kokeny in the U.S.A. and 2 brothers and a sister in Europe.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 9 until 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Murray Sample of St. Ursula's Church, officiating.
Cremation will take place and ashes will be buried in St. Ignatius cemetery in Bothwell.
Donations to The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance would be appreciated.
Oscar Denys
Surrounded by his family at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Monday, July 5, 2004, Oscar Denys of Chatham in his 95th year. Born in Belgium in 1909 son of the late Aloise Denys and Eugenie Casteleyn.
Father of Leona and the late William Strybosch of Strathroy, George and Julia Denys of Chatham, Laurent Denys of Ottawa, Daughter-in-law Aline Denys of Chatham, Father Jozef Denys of Milford, Annie and Antoon Aarts of Holyrood, Rudi and Margaret Denys of Victoria B.C., Sabena Karlozian of London, Johan and Sanda Denys of Toronto, Gabriel and Nel Denys of Chatham, Theresa Denys of London and Regina and Gerry Chedore of London. Sadly missed by 29 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and extended family in Belgium and Canada. Oscar was the last surviving member of his family. Predeceased by one beloved son Wilfred (2003) and by five brothers and two sisters. Oscar was fortunate to have the love and support of two successive wives Maria (1969) and Rachel (1998). Oscar had a lifelong commitment to the formation, development and education of his children and grandchildren as well his pursuit for excellence in his occupation as a farmer in tune with the land and nature.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday July 8, 2004 where Parish Prayers will be offered at 7 pm on Thursday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 10 am in St. Joseph's Church, 180 Wellington St. W. Chatham. Only immediate family is asked to gather at the funeral home on Friday morning, prior to leaving for the Church.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to St. Joseph’s Restoration Fund, Development and Peace or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Hamra
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Friday, July 2, 2004, Mary Hamra, age, of Chatham-Kent, wife of the late Mike Hamra (1980). Born in Zahle, Lebanon in 1913 she was daughter of the late Kaybe and Abraham Warde and was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of the (City) Catholic Women’s League of St. Joseph’s Church.
She will be sadly missed by: a niece and 3 nephews in Brazil and a cousin Fr. Fred Zakoor C.S.B. of Windsor.
She is predeceased by a sister Afifi Sawaya in Brazil.
At her request there will be no funeral home visiting and Mary will be taken from the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham to Blessed Sacrament Church on Tuesday July 6th, where visiting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11a. m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated there at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's cemetery , Chatham.
Donations to The Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
Godofredo Cabral
Peacefully at his residence in Chatham on Monday, July 12, 2004, Godofredo Oliveira Cabral, age 68, of Chatham-Kent, beloved husband of Zelia (Torres) Cabral. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal in 1936, son of the late Francelina Torres and Evaristo DeOliveira Cabral.
Cherished father of Ricardo Cabral and his wife Gorety of Wallaceburg, Fatima Cabral and her husband Eric Gregor of Scarborough and Elizabeth Cabral of Chatham. Dear brother of Santo Cristo and her husband Euginio daSilva, Jose Cabral and his wife Manuela and Carlos Cabral and his wife Yvonne all of Winnepeg.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday July 14th and again on Thursday July 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish Prayers will be offered 7:00 pm on Thursday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:00 am in St. Joseph's Church.
Entombment will be in Maple Leaf Mausoleum, Chatham.
Donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Norman Belanger
At Copper Terrace Long Term Care Facility, Chatham, on Friday, July 16, 2004, Norman James Belanger, age 78, of Chatham, husband of the late Priscilla (Welch) (1972) and beloved husband of Rita (Myers)(Sterling). Born in Chatham in 1925, son of the late Anne Madeline (Roy) and Joseph Arthur Belanger, he was an employee of Navistar, retiring in 1982 and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He will be sadly missed by: his children; Michael Belanger and wife Nancy of Chatham, David Belanger and wife Sue of Palmerston a daughter Pauline Faul of Cambridge, his step-daughters; Rosemarie and husband Dean Coatsworth of Windsor, Annette Higgins, and Cecile Chauvin and companion Roger Lagace all of Chatham, Yvonne Myers and companion Doug Butler of Grande Pointe, Jean and husband Romain Caron of Pain Court and Diane and husband Roger Caron of Grande Pointe; 2 step-sons, Seville Sterling and Donald and wife Cindy Sterling of Grande Pointe, 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, a brother Ernest in Windsor, and a sister Annette Noel of London.
He is predeceased by 2 brothers Francis and Joseph and a sister Helen Genereaux.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, and again on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m..
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, July 19th, at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Parish Prayers 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 18th. Members of the Father James Assembly, Fourth Degree and St. Ursula’s Council # 9551of The Knights of Columbus will assemble for prayers on Sunday at 8 p.m. Colour Guard will stand watch from 7-9 pm. on Sunday and the presentation of the Chalice will follow.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's cemetery , Chatham.
Donations to The Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
Matthew Bowen
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, Matthew Arren Bowen, beloved infant son of Jennifer (Warnock) and Scott Bowen of Wallaceburg he was born in Chatham on June 15th.
He will be sadly missed by: his sister Katelyn, at home, his grandparents Glenda Bowen and Sandra and Neil Warnock of Chatham and his great-grandmothers, Hazel Warnock, Marjorie Dauphin, and Dorothy MacKenzie all of Chatham,
He is predeceased by his grandfather Glen Bowen (2002) and 3 great-grandfathers.
Matthew will be taken from the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William Street for a funeral service which will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Anglican Church.
Donations to The Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation would be appreciated.
June Couture
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, Florence "June" Couture, age 84, of Chatham-Kent, beloved wife of the late Norman Couture (1986). Born in Chatham in 1920, daughter of the late Florence (Wooding) and Howard Mardling.
Loving mother of Gail Schnekenburger, Douglas Couture and his wife Linda, Dennis Couture, Janet and her husband Dr. Shigeru Sugiyama and Donald Couture and his wife Cathy all of Chatham. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bertha Pepper of Chatham and John Mardling and his wife Iva of Chatham.
She is predeceased by 2 grandsons and a brother Glen Mardling.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, and again on Friday June 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish Prayers will be offered at 3:00 pm on Friday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10:00 am in St. Joseph's Church.
Donations to The Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
Donald Knight
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, Donald Patrick Knight, age 53 of Chatham. Born in Dresden in 1951, he was son of the late Alice (Christian) and Robert Knight Sr..
He will be sadly missed by his children; Don Jr., Tracy, Beverly and Lenora Knight all of Sarnia, Kenny Knight of Merlin, Donny, Stacey and Billie Richie all of Chatham, a brother Robert Knight Jr. and wife Rebecca and daughters Sherry and Gail of Chatham and 4 sisters Betty Granville, Irene Knight, Bonnie Parker and husband Craig and Judy Vincent and husband Paul all of Chatham.
He is predeceased by 2 brothers and a sister.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 1st. Funeral Service will be conducted in The Hinnegan-Peseski Chapel, on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 2 p.m.
Burial will take place in Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham.
Donations to The Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
Gerald Brady
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Thursday, July 1, 2004, Gerald Joseph Brady, age 67, of Chatham, former husband of Elise (Rammeloo). Born in Chatham in 1936, son of Madeline (Gerber) Brady of Chatham and the late James Hilliard Brady, he farmed all his life in Chatham-Kent.
He will be sadly missed by: his children; James and his wife Shelley (nee Swestun) of Chatham, Susan and her husband Mike Howard of Guelph, Philip and his wife Shelley (nee Polowick) of Chatham, Chris and his wife Sherry (nee Prodenchuk) of Charing Cross, Patrick of Chatham and Elizabeth Brady of Vancouver B.C., 11 grandchildren; Brady, Kyle, Alexandria, Aaron, Thomas, Lauren, Shannon, Wyatt, Liam, Victoria and Michael, 4 sisters; Rosemary Yott, Pauline Boyle, Margaret Davis and her husband Bill all of Chatham and Patricia Holman of London and 4 brothers; John and wife Barb of Chatham, Greg and wife Arlene of Windsor, Fred of Ridgetown and Cyril "Bud" of Chatham.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and again on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish Prayers will be offered at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, July 5th, at 11 a.m. in St. Ursula's Church.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's cemetery , Chatham.
Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Robert Cape
At his residence in Chatham, on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, Robert James "Bob" Cape, age 69, beloved husband of Jane Elizabeth (Crew). Born in Chatham in 1934, son of the late Lucy (Primeau) and James Wesley Cape, he was supervisor of finance for Union Gas until his retirement in 2003.
He will be sadly missed by his children; Janice Robinson of Chatham, Anne Heathcote and her husband Don of Toronto and Colleen McIlmoyle and her husband Mike of London, 7 grandchildren, Chris, Jasmine, Erin, Elliot, Connor, Kate and Jack and a sister Sr. Louise Cape C.S.J. of Chatham.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday where Parish Prayers will be offered 7 p.m. on Friday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, August 21st, at 11 a.m. in St. Ursula's Church.
