Louis Orazem
At home, peacefully, on September 10, 2004, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Louis, Joseph, Anne and John. Grandpa to Angela, Daniel, Paul, James and Marissa. Survived by his dearest sister Angela, and family in Alberta and Slovenija. 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 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line). Interment Assumption Catholic cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Slovenian Linden Foundation (Dom Lipa).
Frances Strah
On Friday, September 10, 2004, after a short illness, Frances passed away in her 87th year. She will always be remembered for her warm smile and her ready laugh. Beloved wife of the late Valentin. Loving mother to daughters Maria (John) Ponikvar, Frances (Bill) Ramsay and son Tim (Colleen), and grandchildren Alexandra and Michael Ponikvar, and Cameron Ramsay. Predeceased by her brother Lawrence. Frances was also an active member in the Slovenian community. 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, September 16 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, September 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 739 Brown's Line. Interment Mt. Peace cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to Dom Lipa.
Ethel Brown (nee Dyson)
passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2004. Predeceased by her husband George. Loving mother to Alvin, Marlene and her husband Alphege Pond. Will be missed by her grandchildren Kevin, Steven and Jeffrey. 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 6:30-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Natalie Dudnik
Peacefully, in her sleep at Trillium, Mississauga on Saturday, September 18, 2004. Beloved daughter of Rima and the late Dymitry Dudnik. Loving sister of Lydia Schneider and Alex Dudnik. Devoted partner of W.P. Bill Kruger. Also survived by nieces Amanda and Olivia Dudnik and the "kids" Beasley, K.C., and Buster. She will be missed. Resting 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 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Lakeshore). Interment York cemetery. Panakhyda Monday at 8 p.m.
Steve John Mason
Suddenly on Sunday, September 19, 2004, in his 41st year. Loving son to Carroll and Larry Stacey, and the late Richard Mason. Brother to Wray and Diana, Joe and Barb. Uncle to Rachel and Hayley. Step-brother to David, Stephen and Mark. He will be sadly missed by many relatives 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 Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, in memory of Steve's father Richard Mason, would be appreciated by the family.
Olive Williams (nee Death)
Peacefully on September 24, 2004 in her 88th year. Loving mother to Betty and her husband Ron Chisholm, James and the late Mary Lou Williams. Will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Rick Chisholm, Bob (Cindy) Chisholm, Steven Williams, Kelli (Craig) Jasmin, Christine (Clint) Attwells and many great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Phylis Ould, niece Sally and nephew Ed. Good friend of Mae Simpson and fondly remembered by many friends on Ash Cres; Long Branch. 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 take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment St. John’s Dixie cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Kathleen Jepson
(March 16, 1923 – September 24, 2004) Peacefully with her family by her side, loving wife of Harry, predeceased by her son “little Harry”. Dear mother of Ross and Liz of Oakville, Bruce and Karen of Brampton. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Terry, Jeff, Ryan and Tyson. Sister in law to George and Mary Hurst and Mary White. 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 1 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sick Kids Hospital (Toronto) would be appreciated.
Rudy Kosi
Peacefully at home on September 25, 2004 at the age of 77. Loving father to Rudy and his wife Angeline. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Lisa, Eric and Sasha and remembered by Maria. 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 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Cremation.
Florence K. (Jerry) Hamilton (nee Jerred)
On September 28th, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank R. Hamilton and her son, Barry. Dearly beloved mother of Gail and Bonnie (Tom) Gross. Dear sister of Ernie Jerred. Proud and loving granny to 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The “Farm”, (now Kingsview Village) was where she and her family spent many happy years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church, 75 Ludstone Drive, Etobicoke on Friday, October 1 at 11 a.m. Reception following.
Sofia Majchrowski
Suddenly at home, on September 28, 2004, at the age of 79. Predeceased by her husband Antoni. Loving mother to Wanda and her husband Joe, Stan and his wife Stacey and Vince. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Bob, Jerry, Mark, Robert, Adam and Michelle. 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. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Interment Park Lawn cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Leo Lamarre
On Monday, August 2, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in his 78th year. Dear husband to Yollande. Survived by other relatives 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 Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 11 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (Tenth St.). Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga.
Anna Babiak
Died peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in her 79th year. She was predeceased by her husband John Babiak (2000). Loving mother to Maria Kowalyk and husband Bohdan, Slawko (Ryan) Babiak and wife Sonia, Stefan Babiak and wife Luba, Hania (Ann) Skalic and husband Nick. Grandmother of David, Danny, Michael, Matthew, Gregory, Michael B., Stephanie and Nicole. 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 and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Panakhyda Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.) Funeral service to be held Friday, August 6 at 10 a.m. from Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 182 Sixth Street. Interment St. Volodymyr’s cemetery , Oakville. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Ralph Howard Taylor
Peacefully at home after a short illness, in his 71st year. Loving husband to Dorothy. Dear father to Randy and his wife Lori. He will be sadly missed by his grandsons Ryan and Michael. Survived by his brothers Glen Taylor of Ingelhart, Gordon T. Taylor of Barrie, and sister Doreen Barbier of Fort Erie. 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 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Parkinson’s Society.
Helen Kwaschen (nee Leniuk)
passed away comfortably in her sleep on August 18, 2004 at Fosterbrooke Long Term Care Centre, Newcastle, On, at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband John. Loving mother to Eugene and his wife Suzanne of Penetang, On. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren John and Melissa of Oshawa, On. Survived by her sisters Margaret Rusnak (Yorkton, Sask.), Vicky Corn (Mississauga, On) and brother Ed Leniuk (Windsor, On) and predeceased by her sisters Katie Lubka, Anne Torsky, Nelly Kadychuk, Olga Zemlak and brothers Bill Leniuk, Laddie Lane and Joe Leniuk. Helen was a dear and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she will be deeply missed. 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. (Panakhyda Sunday at 7:30 p.m.) A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 12 noon in the Chapel. Interment Park Lawn cemetery.
Vera Shipanoff (nee Sotnikow)
Peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Thursday, August 19, 2004, at the age of 91. Loving wife of Peter for 64 years. Loved Mom of Linda and her husband Michael Prestaya. Cherished Grandchildren George (Angela) and Kelly (Steve), and great-grandma “Baba” of Rebecca, Emily, Kenora, Olivia. Vera is predeceased by 13 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 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
