Zoe Louise Foster
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Zoe Foster (nee Reekie) passed away peacefully in her 96th year at Errinrung Long Term Care Home in Thornbury on Monday, April 8, 2024, the day of the solar eclipse.
Born to David and Elsie (nee Heslip) Reekie on June 17, 1927 and raised in Collingwood Township.
Zoe is predeceased by her first husband Douglas Kerr Foster in 1994 and her second husband Ronald Hodgkinson in 2020.
Survived by her loving children; Ron (Sharon) Foster, Mary Lou (Wayne) Filsinger, Patricia Oldfield, Dave Foster, Lisa (David) Astill. Predeceased by her son Robert in 1956 and son-in-law Dale Oldfield in 2013.
Loving grandmother of Jody Foster (late Joe Scott), Scott (April) Foster, David (Ying Wei) and Paul (Michelle) Filsinger, Lyndsay (Chris) Wonch, Jacelyn Oldfield, Zoe Astill and Noah Astill.
Adoring great-grandmother to Lauryn Scott; Christopher, Thomas, Alexander and Reegan Filsinger; Brayden, McKlain, Reed & Kylie Wonch and Rylee & Hunter Oldfield.
She will be remembered fondly by her sister Ann McKean (late Andrew), and was predeceased by her brothers Kenneth, Donald, and Robert and by her sisters Isobel and Elsie.
Zoe attended Sandhill Public School and upon graduation worked for Bell Telephone. She worked for many years at the Thornbury Pharmacy as an assistant and always had a big smile and warm greeting for friends and customers. Zoe was kindhearted and very young at heart. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, they were all very special to her. Zoe always took the time to chat with them and find out what was going on in their world. She never missed a special occasion, a birthday or Christmas. Zoe was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, and she adored her church family.
A special thank you to the staff at Errinrung Long Term Care for their kindness, care and compassion shown to Zoe and her family. Thank you to Dr. Sauriol for her many years of care when needed. Thank you to Shirley Foster who gave her time and love so selflessly to make the end of Zoe’s life more comfortable.
We will miss our mother and grandmother immensely but there is peace knowing it was her time to go.
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie-the-Pooh, A. A. Milne
A private service of committal and interment will take place at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Thornbury would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Zenobia ‘Zena’ Tomalak
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Zenobia Prestula Tomalak on May 15, 2024 at the age of 97.
She now joins her precious daughter Suezana who passed in 1958 and her loving husband Florian who passed in May 2013.
Zena will be deeply missed and forever loved by her daughters Janice (Robert) and Elisabeth (Gregory).
Proud and loving grandmother to Cameron (Sarah), Alexandra (Victor), Mackenzie (Steven) and James. Cherished great grandmother to Lila, Kate, Lauren, Hazel and Gemma.
Zena’s step grandchildren Craig (Sharon), Gary (Genevieve), Kevin (Maureen), Stephanie (Mourad), and Christine (Glenn) will always remember her kindness and how she adored her step great-grandchildren Alexandra, Isabel, Zoe, Daniel, Hailey, Alicia, Cassidy, Zakaria, Brady, and Sami.
Zena will be fondly remembered by the Oshawa City Hall staff she worked with for 30 years in the roles of Source Document Controller and Financial Officer. She was a life-long learner who believed in the power women but it was family that was the centre of her universe.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa, ON). Interment St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Port Hope.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Toronto Sick Kids Hospital or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Zofia Klain
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April 10, 1928 - February 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce Zofia Klain (nee Kielsa) of Guelph, passing on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Oshawa in her 96th year.
Beloved wife of Jan Klain (1995).
She is survived by sister Maritia of Poland, son’s Henry (Darlene), Richard, grandson's Andrew (Dena) and Matthew.
Cousins, Helen (2021), Rose (2023) and the Kielsa family of Minnesota and Poland.
Best friend, the late Janina Donafeld and her daughter Krystina gave her great comfort and joy.
At a young age, our mother and father survived the horror and brutal experience of concentration camps during World War II.
A miracle that they survived, found each other in Germany, reunited in England, married, and eventually immigrated to Canada.
Both pursing their passion of family and friends while raising their sons in freedom.
Mom enjoyed a long and healthy life. Family and friends will join together to celebrate her life this spring.
Mom, our love for you will continue to live in our hearts. God bless you, we will all be re-united.
Arrangements entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
Zlatko Frankovic
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MAY 9, 1961 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Passed away suddenly at his residence in Hamilton, Ontario at 62 years of age.
He is survived by his son Vedran and daughter Andrea, his brother Slobadan “Fric” Frankovic.
Dear Dedo of Katarina, and Mia Frankovic.
After having a difficult life in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surviving the war, Zlatko immigrated to Canada with his family on March 15th, 1995 in search of a better life.
Cremation has taken place.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.
Zhu Zhang
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Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in her 58th year.
Beloved wife of Jianbin.
Cherished mother of Qianzhe (Danny).
Dear daughter of Wang Meiju and the late Zhang Qingcun.
Zhu’s lifelong devotion to her family will be missed every day.
Zhu grew up in Wuhan, China and came to Canada in 2002 with her husband and son, in pursuit of a better life.
Zhu treated everyone she met with warmth, kindness, and compassion. She was a caring and giving soul.
Zhu was passionate about cooking and baking. And her family and friends benefited greatly from her culinary talents.
A Private Family Service took place at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Zacarias Hall
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August 19, 1938 - May 15, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Zacarias Emanuel Hall also known affectionately as, “Victor”.
He left this world on May 15th, 2023 at the age of 84.
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife Reita, their four children Rosemarie (Michael), Charmaine, Andrea (Yohance), and Jesse and his loving grandchildren Simone, Alyssa, and Jaxon.
Zacarias was a Hoisting Engineer, working at various sites throughout Canada.
He was also a talented musician, as he skillfully played the tuba in his former church band. He loved to pray, sing and dance. He was well known to many as an encourager, he was a very joyful, bold, and courageous personality.
Zacarias is predeceased by his sister Inez Wheeler, he also leaves behind nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Special thanks to Dr. C. Ogbunando, Saint Elizabeth Health Care, the March of Dimes, and the various nurses who all assisted in his home care.
A celebration of Zacarias’ life and legacy will be held at Crosspoint Church on 700 Ritson Road N in Oshawa on the 3rd of June, 2023. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00am.
Messages of condolences and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Zacharoula “Lula” Nikolic
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October 18, 1937 - April 22, 2023
Our beloved Baba Lula passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 at the age of 85 years.
Lula was a firecracker, born in Piraeus, Greece October 18th, 1937.
With her contagious and rowdy laugh, Lula was “Ma" to everyone who was lucky enough to know her, even if they were actually her senior.
Lula immigrated to Canada in the late 1950s, sponsored by her Uncle Gus Diamond, who owned the Royal Grill restaurant in downtown Port Hope, Ontario.
It was while waitressing at the Royal Grill that Lula met the man of her dreams, Milutin “Nick" Nikolic, who vowed to marry her after just a couple of encounters.
Lula and Nick were married in 1960 and had 4 children, Alexander (Kim), Atanasy (Wendy, who was Lula's best friend for life and extraordinary caregiver), Peter (Saveria), and Katarina Charette (David).
Lula enjoyed and adored her 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Emma, Lucas, Alyssa, and Emily. Dementia robbed Lula of her zest for life in her later years, but she knew when to laugh, to her final days.
The richness and vastness of the memories and experiences she leaves behind will continue to be her most treasured gifts to us all. Special thanks to the staff of Extendicare Oshawa, especially her PSWs and nursing staff on Unit 2. Lula’s family is grateful for the especially tender and personalized love and care that Maria, Alrolyn, Alisha, Patty and Sharyn provided at Extendicare.
Visitation will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023 from 2pm – 4pm & 6pm-8pm at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE , (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787). Visitation will take place on Monday May 1, 2023 from 10 am until time of service in the chapel at 11am.
Online condolences may be made at etouch.ca .
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Zoe Muscan
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APRIL 22, 1935 – APRIL 17, 2023
Age 87, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Loving mother of Corina Grigorescu.
A funeral service for Zoe will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen the Great & St. Nektarios Romanian Orthodox Church, 261 Bloor St. E., Oshawa.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Muscan family.
Zennia Lewko
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January 1, 1936 - April 13, 2023
We lost a wonderful, inspiring woman on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Zennia Jennifer Lewko passed away peacefully at age 87, at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
She was blessed to have her daughter Jennifer with her, and to have had many visits from her children, grandchildren and other family and friends in her final days.
Beloved wife of the late Merle for 64 years, she was a devoted mother to Jennifer Pollock (Miles), Bill Lewko (Kim) and Alan Lewko (Janet Reeve), and cherished grandmother of Evan (Lindsay), Shane (Nikol), Nicholas, Jacob, and Nathan, and great-grandmother of the latest apple of her eye, Paige.
Zennia was woman of simple tastes, few words and great love -- a true guiding force for her children.
She worked side-by-side with husband Merle building the family business, Braemor Gift & Variety, and donated much time to St. George Ukrainian Church.
She will be sadly missed by all.
Zennia was a dear sister of Orest Spilchak (Maureen), the late Bob Spilchuk (Mary) and Eugene Spilchuk (Joyce), and aunt of Theresa, Jennifer, Junie, Barry and Tim.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21 from 4 to 8pm at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E., Oshawa, with a Panachyda (memorial service) at 7:30 pm.
A funeral service honouring Zennia will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 11 am at ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 42 Lviv Blvd., Oshawa. A Celebration of Life will follow the funeral service.
Internment will be at St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery, Courtice, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Hill House Hospice at www.hillhousehospice.com.
To share an online condolence please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Zdenka Kay
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August 9, 1949 - September 29, 2022
KAY, Zdenka - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Zdenka Kay on Thursday September 29th, 2022 in her 73rd year in the town of Ajax.
Zdenka, born August 9 1949 in Zupanja Croatia, was the loving daughter of the late Ana Kobescak and Josip Kobescak.
Zdenka is survived by her daughter Darlene (Brett) Dawson and son David. Zdenka leaves behind a sister, Veronika Fabbro, and a brother, Milan Kobescak.
Loved by her family, including several nephews and a niece.
Family, friends, and others are invited to The SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING , click Link for location details.
Condolences may be offered at etouch.ca .
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