Ilona Joanita Riggers
November 4, 1942 - March 19, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our family’s matriarch, Ilona Riggers (nee: Sladeczek).Ilona passed peacefully in her home with her family by her side on March 19, 2020 at the age of 77.Predeceased by her loving husband Gerd Riggers.Loving mother to Manfred and his wife Nancy Riggers, Yvonne Riggers, and Terry and his wife Sandra Riggers.Beloved Oma to Nathan Riggers and his partner Jen, Kira Riggers, Kendall Riggers and the light of her life, her only great-grandchild, Falon Riggers Glazier. Ilona is pre-deceased by her parents Paul and Anna Sladeczek, and many siblings. She is survived by her brother Paul and his wife Wendy Sladeczek and extended family.Ilona will be dearly missed by her many friends, especially her best friend Inge and her husband John Huber, her special friend Ivan Jeric, and her fur baby, Bella.Ilona was a long-standing, active member of Club Loreley in Oshawa, where she enjoyed socializing with her friends and dancing the night away. She loved her family and friends dearly. And she made the best soup in the world. At Ilona’s request, there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place and due to the restrictions of Covid-19, the family will be organizing a Celebration of Life at a later date.The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Ilona’s cancer team, Dr. Rothenstein, Dr. Iqbal, and Nurse Julie, family physician Dr. Lottering, and home care nurse Valerie.A very special thanks to her best friend, Inge Huber who loving assisted the family in caring for Ilona during her illness. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre, Humane Society of Durham Region, or the CHARITY of your choice.
Ian Roberts MacKellar
December 4, 1945 - March 7, 2020 Peacefully, at Centenary Hospital, Scarborough, following complications from a heart attack.Son of the late William and Nellie MacKellar, of St. Lambert, QC.Beloved husband for 51 years to Meredith HowIe MacKellar, of Courtice.Proud, loving father of daughter Alison MacKellar, of Toronto, and son Peter MacKellar, of Courtice. Devoted Granddad to Baylan, Chayce, and Grayson MacKellar, of Courtice.Predeceased by brother Bill MacKellar.Lovingly remembered by sister in law Sherry MacKellar, and family; and sister in law and brother in law Shelagh and Jim Innes, and their family; and sister in law and brother in law Patty and Colin Howie. Ian grew up in Toronto, and St. Lambert, QC, and graduated from Chambly County High School.Every month, when the CCHS newsletter came out, there was an article that again, made him remember his good childhood friends.In his youth Ian was a talented athlete, and was frustrated by injuries that made him give up many sports, except golf. His only hole in one was made while playing with son Peter at Royal Ashburn.He was passionate about hockey, golf, football, and track and field. He recently learned to be a fan of baseball and basketball, to share good times with his grandsons, The Boyz. He was a passionate fan over the years of Peter's and Alison 's sports, and of course, those of his grandsons. "Sarge" proudly served in the RCMP, in New Brunswick, Ottawa, and Toronto, and then worked for CSIS in Toronto.Several years ago he attended his troop's 50th reunion in Regina, and loved reminiscing about "the old days". Cremation will take place. A Celebration Of Life will take place in the spring at Royal Ashburn Golf Course on Saturday April 25 from 2-4 pm. (995 Myrtle Rd W, Ashburn, ON). The family would like to express our sincere thanks to all the health care professionals who gave Ian excellent care, including the Clarington paramedics, staff at Oshawa Lakeridge Health EOR, and the CCU and ICU staff at Centenary Hospital. And thanks too to Drs. G.Scott Burwell, B. Ho, and A. W. Steele, of Whitby, for their care in the last 15 years. If desired, donations may be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, or The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Ivan Frank Hrazdira
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ivan Hrazdira Sr on March 2, 2020 at age 73.Peacefully surrounded by his family, Ivan passed away after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Ivan Hrazdira was born on September 15, 1946 in Kolin, Czechoslovakia.In 1968 he immigrated to Canada with his family.Ivan attended George Brown College in Toronto and became a designer of industrial machinery, later founding his own company.A lifelong "tinkerer," there was apparently nothing that Ivan could not design or fix. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Debby; four children, Ivan Jr and his wife Leigh of New York, Anna, Brandon and Tanya-Lee and her partner Zachary; five grandchildren, Katy Alex and Lily, Zoe and Zeke and Landon; sister Blanka Kovarik, niece Kristina Kovarik and partner Rob, and Ivan’s former wife Marie Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Liba Hrazdira. Life to be celebrated at Prague Restaurant 450 Scarborough Golf Club Road Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to ca.Movember.com or PAWS would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Ivan Sabljić
December 23, 1924 – March 4, 2020(Retired employee of General Motors) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at 95 years of age. Much beloved husband of Doris for just shy of 70 years. Cherished father of Josephine Labriola (Tony), Matthew Sabljić, Mary Bruno (John), Caroline Lumley (Bob), Patricia Loveys (Jim), Doris Clayton and the late John Sabljić (Mary). Doting Grandpa of Anthony, Michelle, Nicolas, Christina, Joanna, Joey, Jessica, Emilie, Maria, Jordan, Danielle, Sean, Jacqueline, Nikki, Lizzy and Thomas. Proud great grandfather of Lucy, Patrick, Logan, Gregory, Peter, Elizabeth, Anna and Lauren. Dear brother of Francika Pozgaj. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, March 6th from 6 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 373 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa on Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.
Iris Cynthia Packer
February 12th, 1938 - February 22nd, 2020Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday February 22nd 2020 at the age of 82. Loving wife of Richard Packer for 62 years. Much loved mother of Cindy and her husband John, Rick and Cinda and Tim and his wife Diane. Grandmother of Kristin (Ryan), Michael (Kristina), Rachel, Rick, Claire, Cameron and Scott.Great grandmother of Sophie, Bryson, Jaxon and Mia. Dear sister of Judith (Art), Cathy (Jim), Tony (Shirley)and Cliff (Narin). A private family celebration of life will be held at the end of March. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Iris Constance O’Brien
March 21, 1924 - February 15, 2020Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in her 96th year. She was predeceased by her husband Tom O'Brien.She will be greatly missed by her children, Malcolm (Susan), Lee and Tara (Bruce).Beloved Granny to Grace (James), Darshan (Rachelle), Alexis (Craig), Drew, Erin, Colin (Justin) and Great-Granny to Izabella. Iris was a proud RCAF Veteran in WWII.Longtime member of Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 258.Visitation will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE - PICKERING Chapel (1057 Brock Road., 905-686-5589), on Friday, February 21, 2020, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations in Iris' memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society.
Irene Mabel Dundas
August 19th, 1927 - February 12th, 2020Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12th, 2020 in her 93rd year.Loving wife of George Dundas for nearly 60 years. Cherished mother of Kevin and his wife Lisa of Ajax. Survived by her sister Gladys Pinkerton of Northern Ireland.Irene will be fondly remembered by the extended Dundas family. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Wednesday February 19th from 1:00 p.m. until time of celebration of Life service in the Barnes Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Irene memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region would be appreciated.
Irene Mary Peters
August 12th, 1926 - February 6th, 2020Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 93.Survived by her daughter Valerie Chabot.Loving grandmother of Steve Gilmour (Debbie Fletcher) and Kimberley Caldwell (Jeff Griffith).Cherished great-grandmother of Logan Gilmour, Carter Gilmour and Alex Caldwell.As per her request, there will not be a service.Online condolences armstrongfh.ca .
Irene Myrtle Crann
December 12, 1934 – January 30, 2020 It is with Great Sadness we wish to announce the passing of Irene Crann nee (Rose) from Corner Brook NFLD.Peacefully surrounded by her family at Hillsdale Estates on January 30, 2020 in her 85th year.Beloved Wife of Donald Crann for (66yrs)Loving Mother to Wayne Crann (Heidi), Sharon Crann, Brian Crann (Millie), Kathy Hogeveen, Lisa Hart, Cherished Nanny of 15 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.Proceeded by her parents Frank and Mary Rose, Brother Alfred, and David.Sister’s Jean Sharp, Rita Kavli, Beulah Purchase, Elizabeth Traverse, sister in-law Clara Rose, Nellie Rose, Marina Rose, Brother In-law’s Art Sharp, Howard Traverse, Frazer Purchase.Loving Sister to Earl, Gordon, Laura Bartlett (Herman), Brenda Lilly (John), Eleanor Dawe (Ed), Ronald Rose (Verna). Sister in-law to Cynthia Rose.Irene will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. We would like to Thank all the staff at Hillsdale Estate Lavender Lane for all the care Irene received there. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. W., Oshawa on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10:00 am 11:00 am.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Oshawa Funeral Home 11:00 am. Reception to follow.Interment service at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa.Donations, in memory of Irene may be made out to Hillsdale Estate Family Council, Alzheimer’s Society of Oshawa or a CHARITY of your choice alternately flowers can be sent to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME.Memories can be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com.
Isolde ‘Izzy’ Burrell
(Retired from Canada Post, Member of Port Perry Seniors and the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club). Peacefully, on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 82.Isolde (nee Ludwig), beloved wife of the late Wayne Burrell of Port Perry (2003).Dear sister of the late Sigrid Webber of Nova Scotia. Lifelong friend of Kathy Pinto and her daughter Tammy Pinto.Friends will be received at Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry, on Wednesday, January 22nd from 7 – 9 p.m. and on Thursday, January 23rd from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 23rd at 11 a.m.If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Salvation Army.