Daniel Gomez
July 21, 1946 – May 11, 2005
Peacefully and courageously, he passed away at Bridgepoint Health on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. He was a beloved father to Aimee and Tiffany Mae and proud and loving papa to Mikaila Mae. To his many friends and relatives, especially his brothers and sisters, he will be missed. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm and Monday and Tuesday from 5 to 9 pm. Prayers Sunday at 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday from St. Leo’s Catholic Church at 10 am. Interment Glenview Memorial Gardens.
Ottilie Bertha Rollauer
Peacefully at Lake Shore Lodge on Thursday, May 19, 2005 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Reinhold. Dear loving mother to Fred (Barbara), Edna, Ron (Brenda) and Marlyn. Loving Omie of Christopher, Lesley and Todd. Great grandmother of Alyssa, Emily, Laura and Sean. Sadly missed by her sister Poldi Wancar, niece Dina, good friend Carol MacKay and other family and friends. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Lake Shore Lodge for their excellent care and support. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at Ridley Funeral Home on Monday, June 13, 2005 at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
John Allen Neilson
Peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Meadowcroft Place Retirement Home in Mississauga in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Loving father to Sharon and Robert and grandfather to Richelle, Tamara and Kristian. Sadly missed by Denise. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. Service in the chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Wilhelmina "Mina" Farrington (nee Henderson)
Peacefully, at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga with her family at her side on Thursday, May 19, 2005, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Herbert and her brothers Hugh, Tom, Andrew and sister Rita. Loving mother of Bert (Helen), Andrew (Linda), Margaret (George) and Elizabeth (Evan). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Glenn, Andrew, Julie, Angela, Craig, Michael, Christine, Katherine, her 5 great-grandchildren, and other family.Friends will be received at the Church of the Atonement, 256Sheldon Ave., Etobicoke on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
(Little Gran, may the wind always be at your back)
Vinko Stavanja
On Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Ema. Dear father to Boris, Danny and John. Sadly missed by other family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 739 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke. Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga.
Eugen “Dutch” Bekker
passed away after a courageous battle on Sunday, May 22, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga Site. Loving husband of the late Bernice. Proud dad of Reed (Gloria), Lee Ann (Rick) Leitch, and the late Kim. Loving papa of Richard (Marie), Jeffrey, Melissa, Jenna, Peter and his great-grandchildren Taylor and Christine. Brother of Herman, Yetty, Hanna, Gerri and the late Okko. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 2 pm. Cremation. The family would appreciate having trees planted in memory of Dutch. Tree planting or
Ben Paskus
Suddenly on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Ben, loving son of Louise Lemieux and Edward Paskus. Ben would have been 12 on Monday. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by his brothers Luke and Jacob. He is survived by his grandparents Fabiola and Raymond Lemieux and Vida and Vytas Paskus. Loving nephew of Andrew Paskus, Ben Lemieux, Marc and his wife Kelli Lemieux, Claire (Ben’s Godmother) and her husband Gerald Roy, Carole and her husband Alain Bouffard, Anne and her husband Dominic Gravel and Bens Godfather and close family friend Jake Michaelski. Ben will be sadly missed by his cousins Lisanne, Celine, Martin, Eric, Justin, Julia, Simon, Alexie, his many Great Aunts, Great Uncles and friends at St. Ambrose Catholic School. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment St. Johns Lithuanian cemetery , Mississauga. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate having trees planted in memory of Ben. Tree planting or
Wiera (nee Kamenec) Linok
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Wiera passed away on May 25, 2005. She joins her beloved husband Michael, who predeceased her in November, 2004. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Luba Linok-Kalimin, Nadia, and Michael, her sons–in-law Michael Kalimin and Pedro Pereyra, and her grandchildren; Michael, Nicholas, and Mark Kalimin, and Adrian and Alexandra Pereyra Linok. Wiera lived most of her life in Montreal; the latter two years in Toronto. Wiera was devoted to her family and church. She will forever be remembered for her generous heart and gentle ways. Her caring hands readily provided comfort, created magic in the kitchen and in the garden. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. with Panakhyda at 7:30 pm. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 9:30 am. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment St. Volodymyr Ukrainian cemetery. In Wiera’s memory, donations to St. Sophie’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 6255 Saint-Michel, Montreal, Quebec H1Y 2E8 or to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.
Doris Helen Smylski (nee Puchalski)
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Peter Smylski for 60 years. Born in Cobalt, Ontario, daughter of the late Nicholas and Vaselina Puchalski. Loving mother of Thomas, Peter (Oksana), Doris Ann (Myron Masnyk) and Nadia (Don Lawrence) and loving Baba of Anton and Tereza. Dear sister-in-law to Bernice and Walter Lemiski and Helen Smith. Loving auntie of many nieces and nephews and dearest cousin of Joan and Gerald Fedak. Mother was a kind, empathetic and gracious lady who always welcomed family and friends to the family home or to the farm in Winona (Lochside). She loved playing her piano, loved her gardens and her sewing. While in Hamilton, she taught Sunday school for many years, golfed and curled. Always supportive of her husband’s professional pursuits in Oral Surgery and volunteer activities, together they hosted numerous picnics for the Hamilton and Niagara Dental Association. In Toronto, Mom was an active volunteer at the AGO, and a long-time supporter of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada (Ontario Branch) and many other ladies organizations. She was a great wife, great mom – we’ll miss her. Special thanks to Anna Pytel and the Team 8 nurses from Care Partners for assisting mom these past few years. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Panakhyda Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church (3338 Lake Shore Blvd. W.). Interment St. Volodymyr cemetery , Oakville. Donations to St. Vladimir Institute or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
John Michael Shields
passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend of Olga. He will be missed by his brother James and many other family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday from 1 to 3pm. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 3pm. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Robert Rowell
WWII Veteran, 48th Highlanders
Peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 87. He now joins his beloved wife Lowella after 60 years of marriage. Loving and proud father to Karen, son-in-law Peter, granddaughter Sandra and partner Daryl. Predeceased by his parents, Fredrick and Marion, stepmother Gertrude, his brothers, Joseph, Fredrick and Herbert. WWII Veteran, 48th Highlanders, Nobly served our country at home. Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #101. Retired employee of Colgate Palmolive after 49 years of service. He was a kind spirit who chose only to see the good in people. He was loved and will be sadly missed by all his family members, friends and neighbours. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 1pm to 2pm. A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 2pm. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.
Ernest Topilko
(Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Sheptytsky Council) Peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at McCall Centre for Continuing Care, Ernie, in his 76th year, beloved husband of the late Sophie. Dear father to Darlene, Jeannie and the late Robert and grandfather to Kimberley, Derek and Jacob. Also survived by his great grandson Benjamin, and sister Josie Koroluk of Edmonton, Alberta. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Panachyda Sunday at 4 p.m. Service in the chapel Monday at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. John’s Dixie cemetery , Mississauga. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Emilija Hari
Peacefully at home on Saturday, April 14, 2007. Loving wife of John. Beloved mother of Andrei and his wife Sue. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Adriana and Sophia. Loving sister of Regina Kercmar, of Mississauga, Greta Brencic, Anica Kranjec and Janez Madjar and their families of Slovenija. A special thank you to her sister Regina and brother-in-law Feri for all their care and support. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 7 to 9pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. Interment Assumption cemetery. Donations may be made to Dom Lipa or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
