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Katherine Odessa Darwin
On Tuesday, July 23, 2002, she died of congestive heart failure at the age of 69. She is survived by her daughter Donna Franklin of San Jose, CA & her son David Darwin of Los Angeles, CA. She will be sadly missed by her friends in the Toronto area and Los Angeles. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Messages of Condolence may be placed at Oneamtraker@cs.com.
Nadia Howorun
Peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2002 at Credit Valley Hospital, Nadia, beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother to John, Tania and her children Nina and Peter, Paul and his wife Jane and their children Cristina, Stefanie and Michael. 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 to 5 & 6:30 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 3338 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto. Interment St. Volodymyr Cemetery, Oakville. Always loved and forever cherished.
Joyce Roberta Kelly (nee Jopson)
( Born in Vancouver, B.C., former member Women's Institute in Stayner, Ontario) Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her husband William George (Bill). Dear mother to Robert and his wife Gloria, Frank, Bill and his wife Anne, Richard, Charles and his wife Debra and Jeff and his wife Janice. Cherished grandmother to Michael and his wife Ginny, Andrew, Grant, Greg, Gordon, Jeffrey, Reid, Shaylyn, and John. Great grandmother to Rachel and Sean. 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 in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
Rowena Anne Green
Peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at Credit Valley Hospital in her 52nd year. Dearly beloved wife of Robert. Loving daughter to Edna Fice and the late Thomas Kerslake Fice. Dear mother to Jason and Angela and her husband Jean Paul. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Alecia and Hailey. Predeceased by her sister Jean Fice. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Adele Marlene Burrill (nee Wowchuk)
On Saturday, August 24, 2002 at her home after a courageous battle with A.L.S. Adele, dearly beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother to Courtney Ann and Travis. Dear sister to the late William. Survived by her sister-in-law Elaine and her sons Bradley and his wife Lynda and David and his wife Patti. Sadly missed by her great nieces and nephews Byron, Brittany, Matthew and Brooke. Adele was known as an excellent, dedicated teacher who taught for 39 years for the Peel Board of Education. 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 and Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 3338 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Interment Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga. Panakhyda Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. If desired, donations to the A. L. S. Society of Canada or the Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Irene Wilde
( Born June 9, 1916 in Dryden, Ontario) Peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at Kipling Acres. Mary, dear sister-in-law to Dorothy Wilde of Toronto. Also sadly missed by her niece Iris Wilde and husband Ian Miles and their children Graeme and Craig Miles-Wilde of Toronto; and her nephew Eric Wilde and wife Nancy Crosby of Boston, MA. The family would like to thank the staff at Kipling Acres for their kindness and special care. 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, August 29, 2002 from 3 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Leslie (Laszlo) Bori
After a short serious illness at Toronto General Hospital on Sunday, August 25, 2002. Beloved husband of Jeannette (nee Glazer). Dear Poppa of Les Jr., Terry, Don, and Leanne. He will be fondly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and their families. 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 4pm & 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. A Service will be held in the Chapel at 1 pm. Interment to follow.
"Loves greatest gift is remembrance"
George Witwicky
On Saturday, September 7, 2002 at the Toronto Rehab Hospital. George, owner of The Coffee Shop for 35 years. Loving father of Andrew and his fiancé Nadia Chuda. George will be sadly missed by his Sister Mary Lukasewich, his niece Patricia Lukasewich and her husband Doug Leeis and their children Simon and Noah, and his nephew Tim and his wife Colleen and their children Olivia and Trent. 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 and Wednesday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service on Thursday at 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church would be appreciated by the family.
Frank Nazimek
On Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at home. Frank, beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of George and his wife Marianne, his son-in-law Steve Mezei and is predeceased by his daughter Jenny. Frank will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Melissa, Katherine, Steven and Jennifer and his sister Jenny Novak in Poland. A private family service will be held at the Ridley Funeral Home 416-259-3705.
Irene Kathleen Marjorie Hopkins
Peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at Toronto Grace Hospital in her 59th year, beloved wife of Gerald Vincent Hopkins. Dearly loved mother to Loralie Collins and Crystal Hopkins. Dear grandmother to Brittni and Gregory. Sadly missed by her sister Caroline Wiwchar and neice Marisa Wiwchar. Irene will be sadly missed by many friends and family. 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 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Saturday at 3 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
John Tkac
passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side, on Sunday, September 15, 2002 in his 91st year. Loving husband of Helen for 67 years. Loving father of Anne (John) Timko, predeceased by son John, husband of Irene. Survived by his sister Mary in Slovakia. Dzedo to David Tkac, Cheryl (Howard) Crabtree, Debbie (Joe) Perrotta, Mike and Wayne Timko & great-grandfather to Julia, Alanna and Matthew Perrotta. 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 to 9 p.m. & Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Panachida Tuesday at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 from Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Building Fund.
John Paul Bilokrely
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John Paul Bilokrely on Monday, September 16, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site in his 76th year. Survived by his sister Vi Cushnie and her husband George and 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 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 12 noon. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Ann Waenink
At Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Ann (nee Aagten) late of Islington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Herman Waenink and loving mother to Lil and her husband Ralph Strachan, Mary Waenink, and Diane and her husband Ron Huxtable. Dearest sister to Ria and her husband Norman Comeau of Tottenham, Ontario, also survived by many brothers and sisters in the Netherlands. Dearest Oma to Lee and Stephen Strachan, Shannon and Jamie Huxtable, Ashley and Jenna Grinham. 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 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral mass on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to Nativity of our Lord Catholic Church (Rathburn Rd, west of Hwy. 427). Interment Springcreek Cemetery, Clarkson. For those so desiring donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Mary Videtich
Peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2002 at Dom Lipa Nursing Home in her 92nd year, Mary Videtich, loving mother to Martin of Boucherville, Quebec, Anne Bradford and her husband Robert of Bath, Pennsylvania and the late Mary and Jenny. Survived by her son-in-law Nick Plesa. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Friends will be received at the Dom Lipa Nursing Home, 52 Neilson Drive, Toronto on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of mass at 11 a.m. Interment Tuesday at Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dom Lipa, 52 Neilson Dr., Toronto, Ontario M9C 1V7.
Ursula Stutz
passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, September 25, 2002. After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by sisters Irmgard and Thea and by her brothers, Albert, Gerhard and Hans. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Siegrune, brother-in-law Gerhardt, nephews Peter and Dietmar and their wives Linda and Angie, Rory, Brian and Carm and their sons Max and Sam, her family in Germany and her many friends and neighbours. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 2080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves. 416-259-3705) Saturday, September 28, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. followed by funeral services in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Maria (Paimre) Nielsen
On September 28, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre-Mississauga in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonhard Nielsen (1973). Loving mother of Eric and Heino, grandmother of Lisa and Peter and great grandmother of Nicholas, Alexander and Sarah. 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 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m. until time of final prayers at 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. A Memorial Service will be held for friends and family on October 18, 2002 at 6:45 p.m. at St. James United Church (400 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Etobicoke). Tea and coffee will follow. Burial will take place on October 19, 2002 at Park Lawn Cemetery, Sudbury, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Common Thread: Community Chorus of Toronto, 79 Muriel Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4J 2Y3 or the Arthritis Society.
