A heart of gold has stopped beating on July 24th 2024. Mario Zalewski passed with great courage and dignity at the age of 90 years and four months

He was the devoted and loving husband to the late Jeannette F. Howell for 57 years. Mario was the proud father of 7 children. Suzanne (john), the late George L., Roger, Robert (Kathy), Anna (Jean-Pierre), Liliane (Claude) and Michael. He was the Grampa to 17 grandchildren and the great-Grampa to 30. What à Legacy!

He lived his life to the fullest through simple pleasure, sharing stories from the past with friends and family. He enjoyed reading his Gazette and train magazines and sharing good food.

Grampa had the great ability to reach people in deep and positive ways. He always gave the best advice and would listen if you need to talk.

Family and friends will say their last goodbyes with a celebration honoring the legend that we all call Grampa

The family will receive condolences on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the

Coopérative Funéraire du Grand Montréal

9480, boul. Notre-Dame Est, Montréal

Un cœur d’or a cessé de battre le 24 juillet 2024. Mario Zalewski est décédé avec beaucoup de courage et de dignité à l’âge de 90 ans et quatre mois

Il était l’époux dévoué et aimant de feu Jeannette F. Howell pendant 57 ans. Mario était l’heureux père de 7 enfants. Suzanne (john), feu George L., Roger, Robert (Kathy), Anna (Jean-Pierre), Liliane (Claude) et Michael. Il était le grand-père de 17 petits-enfants et l’arrière-grand-père de 30 petits-enfants. Quelle légende!

Il vivait pleinement sa vie grâce aux simples plaisirs, partageant des histoires du passé avec ses amis et sa famille. Il aimait lire sa Gazette et ses magazines ferroviaires et partager de la bonne nourriture.

Grampa avait la grande capacité d’atteindre les gens de manière profonde et positive. Il donnait toujours les meilleurs conseils et écoutait si vous aviez besoin de parler.

La famille et les amis feront leurs derniers adieux lors d’une célébration en l’honneur de la légende que nous appelons tous Grampa

La famille recevra les condoléances le samedi 3 août 2024 de 13h00 à 19h00 à la

Coopérative Funéraire du Grand Montréal

9480, boul. Notre-Dame Est, Montréal

Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday April 17th, 2024 at the age of 53 after a battle with cancer.
Dear and loving husband of Tamara. Much loved Son of David and Margaret Hardy and brother of Elaine Hardy and her husband Paul Lowes. Mike will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Michael was a fun-loving, sociable and generous person who made friends wherever he went. He attended Centennial College to train for tool and die work, and thereafter always had a job at which he worked hard, becoming a well-regarded tradesman at Ball Packaging.
He was happily married to Tamara, the love of his life, for 25 years. Together, they lived life to the fullest, enjoying many good times with family and their many friends. Mike’s marriage to Tamara opened up a new world for him as they travelled to Tamara’s birthplace, Iran, as well as to Egypt, Las Vegas and many times to Niagara Falls.
Mike loved the family cottage where he and Tamara hosted wonderful gatherings of family and friends. He loved to hang out in the garage with the guys sharing drinks and smokes after ATV expeditions in the surrounding forest. In winter the same joy resulted from snowmobiling on the lake and trails. Duck hunting at an annual “boy’s weekend” with cousins and friends at Lake Nipissing was also a tradition that Mike treasured.
He brought so much joy to his parents and family throughout his life, and his passing will leave a great void in our lives, and in the lives of all that he touched.

Requina, Emmanuel Gerardo

Surrounded by his family at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto, God called Emmanuel “Manny” Gerardo Requina peacefully on Thursday April 25th, 2024 at the age of 61.

Loving son of the late Gavino and Herminia Requina. Immense love and deeply cherished brother of Ada Easton and Andrei Requina. Much adored uncle of Andrew, Joshua, Lauren, Gabriella and Nicholas.

Emmanuel will be sadly missed by his extended family, cousins, relatives and close friends.

Emmanuel travelled the world and touched the lives of many. His witty nature, radiant smile and effortless charm opened many doors and created lasting friendships throughout his journey.

Manny remains eternally cherished and loved. His memories will forever reside in our hearts.

Visitation at St. Ann’s Parish, 120 First Ave., Toronto M4M 1X1 on Wednesday, May 1st from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Dennis Jun Sakamoto, of Whitby, ON, passed away peacefully on April 18 at home, after enjoying an exceptional life (81 years) with a loving family and some wonderful friends.
He lived a full life as a successful entrepreneur and pursued his hobbies with as much enthusiasm as his business ventures. He loved to sail and while he wanted to be captain, Carol insisted he was the best crew. To ensure his position at the helm, he moved on to an offshore race boat where he fell in love with speed. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a fun family activity and he moved on to cars. Joining several car clubs, he enjoyed the social activities with Carol, and encouraged Justin and Stephen to join him on the track. Weather permitting, he could often be found at Mosport driving and instructing for numerous car clubs or fulfilling a child’s wish for a ride in a fast car. If not at Mosport, he might be found entertaining the local kids with rides through the neighborhood or playing road hockey, honing his skills to take on the NHL-quality hockey of the Fun Homies hockey league. After some on-ice antics the team would head to the local pub where he’d insist on the kitchen staff producing off menu items or flats only wings.
He passed on his love of competition to his three grandchildren, hosting plasma car races in the basement and encouraging them to run each other and their grandmother off the go-kart track. He was always on board for anything they wanted to do, doting on their every wish.
Although Denis was a quiet, quirky and often stubborn man that lived life on his own terms, his kindness, generosity and empathy touched all that had the pleasure to know him. He will be greatly missed by his wife Carol, sons Justin (Jen), Stephen (Andrea) and grandchildren, Amelia, Nicholas and Sam. He is survived by his siblings Bob and Geri Sakamoto of Montreal, his sister in-law Teri (Stephen) and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by the many family, friends and neighbors whose lives and hearts he touched.
At his insistence, the family will not be having a service at this time. An open invitation to our home is extended to anyone who would like to drop in for a visit and to share stories about Dennis.