Recent Obituaries

Feb 26, 2015

Dr. Gunild Sponsel- Pazos

Passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Francisco Antonio Pazos. Survived by her step daughters Christina Rodriguez, Elena d"Arcy, Lisa Cuthbert, Selina Cuthbert, step son Roberto Pazos (deceased) and 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Gunild also leaves behind her sister Lelia in Canada, her brother-in-law Gerb Erbsloeh, her...

Feb 25, 2015

Lemoine, Lisa Ruth

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the age of 23 years. Beloved wife of Joshua Levesque. Loving daughter of Deborah and Lorne Lemoine. Adored sister of Karyn and Lindsay. Dear daughter-in-law of Francine and Mike Levesque, and sister-in-law to Corey (Josée), Kayla, and Ceasor. Beloved and cherished niece and cousin to the extended Lemoine...

Feb 25, 2015

Meurin, Anne Marie

Suddenly on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Christine, Roy, and Mark. Dear Grandmother of Dana, Erik, and Brett Tollefson, and Christian, Jesse, and Olivia Meurin. Predeceased by her daughter Frances Tollefson. She is survived by her brother Horst Muecke. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel...

Feb 24, 2015

Longtime Resident of Westboro

Peacefully at Thorncliffe Place Retirement Home after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in her 98 th year. Beloved wife of Guy Baillargeon. Loving mother of Laurent Laliberte (Peggy), Clement Laliberte (Sharon), and Helene Francis (Donald). Proud Grandmother of six and Great-Grandmother of six. Madeleine was a longtime employee at Ogilvy's,...

Feb 23, 2015

Joberty - Maria Magdalena Eisenhut November 6, 1926 - February 23, 2015

Called to our Lord, with daughter by her side, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Paul Joberty. Lovingly remembered by Suzanne and her daughter Ava; Christina, her husband Greg Brennan and their children, Monika, Natalie and Marcus; and Robert, his...

Feb 23, 2015

Brigadier General (Retired) RCAF/CAF

January 25, 1929 - February 23, 2015

Stephen (Steve) Gulyas, BGen. (Ret'd) passed away peacefully in his home in his 86th year, with his beloved wife of 61 years, Jean Mary (neé Rowe), by his side. Steve was the son of Erzsébet Fehér and István József Gulyás, who emigrated from Feldebré�,...

Feb 23, 2015

Alphée Clément Emery WWII veteran RCMC- Normandy, Caën, Falaise, Belgium, Holland, Germany.

On February 23rd 2015 in Ottawa at the age of 93. Beloved father of Françoise, Louis (Sunny Li), Jean (Tamara née Fay), Matthieu (Silvia née Panarella) and Julie Cooper. Cherished grandfather of André, Aimée and Céleste Emery, Amanda and Eric Emery, Marina, Alexa and Julia...

Feb 23, 2015

Irwin Edmond Kett

(WW II Veteran)

After a life well lived Irwin passed away at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Monday, February 23, 2015 in his 95th year. Only son of Herbert J. and Rita Kett (nee Van Calster) Predeceased by his beloved wife Muriel (nee Moulton). Always remembered by his five children,...

Feb 22, 2015

Hall, Janet Elizabeth (nee Phillips) (formerly of Statistics Canada)

It is with great sadness that we announce Janet’s passing, following a long battle with colon cancer. She slipped away from us on Sunday afternoon, February 22, in her own home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife and best friend to her husband Stephen,...

Feb 22, 2015

Words do not express the sadness we are feeling at the loss of our beloved Ted. He passed away on February 22, 2015 at the age of 76 at the General Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario. Loving Husband of Marlyn. Beloved father of Ted Jr. (Laurie), Todd (Judy) and Laura (Bob). Proud grandfather of Samantha, Devin, Scott and Aidan. Ted,...

Feb 21, 2015

Nagle, William Robert John "Bill" July 21, 1955 - February 21, 2015

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Beloved son of Shirley and the late William Nagle, stepson of Charles Clark. Loving husband of Regina. Dear father of Tyler, Amber, and Kevin. Proud grandfather of Nolan, Chase, and Braden. Friends may...

Feb 21, 2015

Bélair, Jacqueline (Jackie) (née Chenier) Jackie, with 90 years of love and passion for life, left us peacefully in her sleep on February 21st. Predeceased by her loving husband Roméo Bélair and her granddaughter Kimberley Andrews. Jackie will be greatly missed by her 7 loving children, Richard (Diane), Fran Andrews (Phil), Denise Bélair, Pauline Bélair, Claude (late Sue Bigelow),...

Feb 20, 2015

Thompson – Heather Lenore

It is with great sorrow, but with cherished memories, that we announce the passing of Heather on Friday, 20 February 2015 at the Central West Hospice at the age of 49. Heather is survived by her mother, Dorothy, brother Graham (Silke Nebel) and her niece Maya and nephew Robin, whom Heather adored. She...

Feb 19, 2015

Hare - Dr. Wendy Elizabeth (née Hirst) Retired Veterinarian

Peacefully at home on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in her 66th year after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife to Douglas and mother to Alastair. Sincere thanks to the medical personnel and devoted friends for their support to her and her family. Friends are invited...

Feb 19, 2015

Vidisheva – Ludmila

Luda passed away accidentally at home 19 February 2015. Luda emigrated to Canada from Russia as a young woman with virtually nothing except her independence, her courage, her resourcefulness, and her passion for learning and the natural world. She overcame the boundaries of language and isolation and established her place in Ottawa. Her determination...

Feb 18, 2015

Ronald Holt

In hospital, following a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband, for 62 years to Patricia (Fink). Dear father of Kathleen (David), Eadie (John), Dan (Cathy), Lawrence (Margaret), Dennis (Julie), Mark, Maureen (Jim) and the late Sean (Julie). Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren...

Feb 18, 2015

Alexander A. Sarchuk

The Honourable Alexander A. Sarchuk, Q.C. (Al), 84, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 18. He will be missed by his devoted wife, Terry, his children Renee (Tom), Leslie (Derek), Alex (Nancy) and Nancy (François), sister Helena, as well as his grandchildren Tasia, Joe, Lena, Hannah and Lily. Great-grandson, Oscar Alexander, will hear many...

Feb 18, 2015

Donna Mae Manweiler

April 26, 1959 - February 18, 2015

Donna left us peacefully at home surrounded by her family and pets. She was the beloved wife of Bob McGillivray and loving mother to Brendan, Justin, and Jasmine. She will be missed by her parents Herb and Gertrude Manweiler of Kelowna, B.C; her...

Feb 18, 2015

Marcella “Marcy” Gilmour (née Connor) September 26, 1932 - February 18, 2015

Not without a fight, Marcy succumbed to cancer in hospital surrounded by family in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Gilmour. Loving mother of Sharon and Bruce (Amelia) Gilmour. Treasured grandmother of James Davidson, Christina and Julia Gilmour....

Feb 17, 2015

Van Strepen - Dora (née Sadler)

Retired, O.C.D.S.B., McHugh Unit

Peacefully in hospital with her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in her 85 th year. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Van Strepen. Loving mother of Lisa and cherished grandmother to Samuel (Shandi), Megan, Andrew and proud great-grandmother to...