Amalija Spelko
Born in Slovenija, Slovenska vas at Brezice. Peacefully at Dom Lipa on Sunday June 1, 2003 at the age of 96. Beloved mother to Mirko and his wife Teresa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Al and his wife Susanne and Susan and her husband Brian. Will be sadly missed by her great grandchildren Priscilla, Alana, Kevin, Courtney and Taylor. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (Browns Line). Interment Assumption cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to Dom Lipa.
Vida Tomsic
Suddenly at her home on Monday, June 2, 2003 in her 78th year. Dear sister of Anica (Australia) and her husband Slavko Tomsic, the late Frank Tomsic (December 2002), and sister-in-law Dora. Predeceased by her sister Tina and brothers Miha and Tone. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Martha Lewis (Barrie), Anita Marn (Toronto), Edward and Frank Tomsic (Australia) and Vilma Ferguson (Dubai) and their families. She will be remembered by her long time close friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers Friday at 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church (739 Browns Line). Interment Assumption Catholic cemetery.
Dora “Patricia” Morgan (nee Bishop)
After a long illness with cancer Patricia passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at the age of 56. Sadly missed by her husband Henry and children Stephen and Linda. Loving sister to Frances Parsons of Bay Roberts, Nfld., and Eleanor Parsons of Lumsden, Nfld., and the late Clifford Bishop of Hibb’s Cove Nfld. Loving daughter of the late George and Annie Bishop of Hibb’s Cove, Nfld. A special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Princess Margaret Hospital, Palliative care unit. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Saturday from 7 to 9pm and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11a.m. from St. James Humber Bay Anglican Church (194 Park Lawn Rd.). Interment St. John’s Dixie cemetery.
Jean Hye Young (nee Lee)
Shortly after celebrating her 89th birthday, Jean passed away at her long time home in New Toronto/Long Branch on Friday, June 6, 2003. Born on June 2, 1914 in Stratford, Ontario, she was one of five children. Sibling to the late Sidney Sady Lee, Jean is survived by 2 sisters, Bo Hye Pang and Mae Wong, and by her late brother John’s wife, Mae Lee. A faithful widow to Louis Young since 1945, she was a devoted mother and will be missed dearly by her four children – Dorothy and husband Harry Law, Marlene and husband Morley Lem, Carol and husband Herman Wong, and Robert Young and his wife Shirley. She will be fondly remembered by her six grandchildren whom she was very proud of – Michael and wife Connie, Marcus, Matthew, Michelle, Debra and husband John, and Andrew, and by her great-granddaughter Kaitlyn. Always talkative and fond of story telling, Jean will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Sanctuary Park.
John Latos
(Dedicated Dentist for 46 years in Toronto) passed away peacefully on June 8, 2003, after a sudden illness at Mount Sinai Hospital at the age of 71. Lovingly remembered by his sister Donna, cousins Mirek and Walter. John will be sadly missed by many friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment Springcreek cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Timothy Wayne Young - Taylor
On Monday, June 9, 2003 at the Joseph Brant Hospital. Tim, beloved son of the late Betty Young and brother of the late Wally, Gordon and Terry. Tim will be sadly missed by his dad Earl. Loving brother of David, Judy & her husband John Sheehy, Jimmy & his wife Rita, Mark & his wife Linda, Jill & her husband Roger Harasinski and Deany & her husband Kevin McNeilly. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. followed by cremation. Donations to the Liver Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
George Howard
Peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness at the age of 76. George was a long time employee of Simpsons and Arrow Taxi. Remembered by his beloved wife Audrey Comrie-Howard. Cherished dad of Linda (Earl) Gray and Tom (Leona). Dearest grandpa of Holly and Joshua. Loving brother of Irene (Ambrose) Raymer. He will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Service will be held on Friday at 11am from Queensway Baptist Church (950 Islington Ave.). Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Sandra Steckley
Sandra passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital on Monday, June 16, 2003 at the age of 53. Cherished by sister Kelly (Marcel) Bergeron. Sister in law of Merle and Brenda and nieces and nephews Megan, Jason and Amy. She will always be in our hearts. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705). A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of Ontario.
Kathleen Norma Tufano
On June 23, 2003 at University Hospital, London, Kathleen Norma Tufano passed away in her 86th year with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Anthony. She will be dearly missed by her daughters Donna (and Vic Menage) and Lorraine (and Frank Stade). Grandmother to Anthony, Paul, Jennifer and Tracy, and great-grandmother to Sam, Jack, Dean and Jamie. There will be a memorial service at RIDLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. West (between Kipling and Islington Aves., at 14th St.) on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Andy Hackson
Peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, June 27, 2003 in his 43rd year, beloved husband of Tina. Dear father to Kirt and Nicole. Son of Neil Hackson and the late June Hackson. Also sadly missed by his brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 1p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to the family can be received at Ridley Funeral Home.
Frank Charles Paszat
In his 79th year, passed away suddenly at his home in Toronto on Friday, May 2, 2003. Frank served overseas with the RCAF (Squadron 426) in W.W. II. Upon returning home he became an employee of Bell Canada where he worked until he retired in 1983. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Audrey, their sons Lawrence and Eric, daughter-in-law Cathy, granddaughters Heather, Emma, and Sarah, and his four-footed companion “Nero”. Frank was born in Chatham, Ontario and is predeceased by his parents Roman and Anna, and his four brothers Stanley, Cashmir, John and Leslie. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church (156 Sixth St.) from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St., Toronto, Ontario M8V 3A5 would be appreciated.
Kazimierz Medrek
Suddenly on May 3, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre at the age of 70. Beloved husband to Krystyna. Loving father to Bozena and her husband Andrzej and Jolanta. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Iga and Josephine. Survived by his sister Maria Taboroski and brother and sister in Poland. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 6-9 p.m. Rosary Monday Evening 8:15 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 6, 2003 at 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (10th Street). Interment Riverside cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Peter Rizun
After a lengthy illness, Peter, in his 73rd year, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre on Wednesday, May 7, 2003. Loving husband of Stella. Dear father of sons Mike and Peter. Dido to grandchildren Steven and Madison. Predeceased by his daughter Christine who passed away at age 10 in 1970 and his grandson Jake who passed away October 1998. Also predeceased by his younger sister Olga Tataren who passed away in 2000. Survived by brother Nick (Julia), sisters Elsie (widow of John Sudeyko) and Victoria (widow of Walter Morhan). Peter will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, many relatives and friends. Resting at the Ridley Funeral Home, 14th Street and Lakeshore Blvd. West. Visitation Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service Friday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment following the Service at Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Richard Nadeau
Peacefully on May 9, 2003, with loved ones by his side, at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in his 59th year. Beloved wife Sharon and extended loving family. Survived by daughter Judith, grandchildren Michelle and Stephen, and sisters Louise (Bob) and Janet. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon in the Chapel. Interment Arden cemetery , Kennebec Township on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3.
