Helmut Altmann
Peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre on December 30, 2003, in his 57th year. Beloved life partner to Janet. Loving father to Darlene and Helena. Grandfather to Brandon. He will be missed by his sister Anna Watritsch and family as well as his 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 Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the St. Joseph's Health Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Pavlina Kenik
Peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother to Mary Skrt and her husband Joe and grandmother to Martin and Michael, all of Mississauga. Survived by her sister Pepca Jaklic of Lazina, Slovenia, niece Maria Grobin and nephew Joey Hocevar. Predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Also survived by other family in Slovenia. 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 9 p.m. Prayers Friday at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga. If desired, donations to Dom Lipa would be appreciated.
Joan Anne Reid
On Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at William Osler Health Centre, Brampton after a brief illness and valiant struggle in her 51st year. Dear wife to Chris. Loving mother to Jeffrey and Jeremy. Much loved daughter of Armena and dear sister to Kenneth and his wife Helen of Etobicoke, Bob of Mississauga, Carolyn and her husband Jim of Brampton and Alan of Etobicoke. Predeceased by her father Carl, brother William and sister-in-law Margaret. Also sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will take place at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (Tenth St.). Interment St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery , Mississauga. If desired, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated.
Jack McCrindle
(W.W. II Veteran, 30 year employee at Anaconda Brass) On Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in his 84th year, beloved husband of Marie. Dear brother to William and Ruth and predeceased by Andrew and George. Beloved brother-in-law and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. 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 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Monday at 3 p.m. Cremation. A special thanks to the nurses for his care at K3 East Wing at Sunnybrook. In lieu of flowers, donations to the K3 Wing section at Sunnybrook would be appreciated.
Edward Leo Finn
Suddenly on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at home in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude and dear loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. 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 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 11 Peter St. S., Mississauga. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated.
Annette Gorjup
Peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Beloved wife of the late Marko. Loving mother to Michelle and Diane and grandmother to Shane and Shamar. Survived by her mother Euphemia Williams of Jamaica, her sister Behama, two brothers in Jamaica and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Also sadly missed by Steve. 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 3 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. from Sts. Martha & Mary Catholic Church, 1870 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E. (at Ponytrail Dr.). Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga. The Family would also appreciate having trees planted in memory of Annette Gorjup.
Rose Bonozew
Peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2003 at Meadowcroft Place in Mississauga in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother to Ruth Styba and the late Doris Sielski. Dear grandmother to Pamela, Peter, Angel and Robin. Also survived by her sister Jean McMullin. 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 Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Dixie cemetery , Mississauga. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
George Cox
After a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, at the age of 59. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Loving father of Allen (Kelly) and Shawn (Karen). Cherished grandfather of Timothy and Jeremy. Dear son of Olive and the late George. Brother of David (Jane) and Jim. 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 Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Private family Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice Centre of Peel.
Michael Kupers
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at the age of 47. Loving son of Florence and the late John. A great brother and friend of Janet, John (Judy) and Jim (Louise). A fun loving uncle of Brandon, Laura, Amanda and Stephanie. Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A private family service will be held.
Bernice Gladys Redfearn
Suddenly on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at home. Bernice, beloved wife of Eugene (Dutch) Bekker. Loving mother of Reed and his wife Gloria and Lee Ann and her husband Rick Leitch. Bernice will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Richard and his wife Marie, Jeffrey, Melissa, Jenna, Peter and her great grandchildren Taylor and Christine. Bernice is survived by her mother Evelyn Mallett, brother Gordon and his wife Hillary Mallet, niece Samantha and nephew James. Bernice is predeceased by her father Bernard Mallett. 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 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 3 p.m. Cremation. The family would appreciate donations to the Humane Society or having trees planted in memory of Bernice.
John Michael “Jake” O’Toole
At St. Joseph's Health Centre on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. John, beloved husband of Ellen (Toronto). Loving father of Catherine Owens (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and Michael O'Toole. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Kyle, Meghan, Christopher, Brendan, Michael and Nicole. John is survived by his sister Margaret and her husband Gus Frontain (Upland, California), his brother Charles and his wife Laura (Meaford, Ontario) and his many nieces and nephews. 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 Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday 10 a.m. from St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. The family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association in memory of John.
Nicholas Dvernechuk
(Goodyear Employee of 43 years) On Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site, peacefully surrounded by his family. Nicholas, beloved husband and best friend of Olga. Loving father of Michael and his wife Kathleen of Oakville, Linda and her husband David Smith of Mississauga and Barb and her friend Karen Vanscoy of St. Catharines. Nicholas will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Michael, Derek, Mark, Nicholas and Stephanie. He is survived by his sister Rose and her husband Vic Kuchma, his brother James and his wife Darleen and brother-in-law Wally Stasiuk. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be on Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church (3338 Lakeshore Blvd. W.). Interment Springcreek cemetery. Panakhyda on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church would be appreciated.
Jean Pearson
Peacefully on November 22, 2003 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Chester Pearson. Loving mother to Paul, Lucille (John) Crosier and Don (Ann) Pearson. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Karen, Kevin, Kathy, Jamie, David and great grandchildren Tyler and Aaron. 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 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 Heart and Stroke Foundation.
André Gigault
Suddenly on November 22, 2003 at Toronto General Hospital in his 67th year. He will be sadly missed by his companion Barbara Morrison. Loving father to Marcel (Dawn), Pierre (Brenda) and Yvon (Laurie). Cherished grandfather to 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Survived by his siblings Marjalaine Landry, Gerald Gigault and Noella Gigault. 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 Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Moose Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. followed by Funeral Service in the Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Toronto General Hospital.
