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.

Johanna Fung (Correia).
Named after her grandmother who loved her dearly, Joanie was loved by all. Johanna had been married to husband, Derek for just over 50 years. She was a proud mother to Dominique, Elliott, and Daniel. Grandmother to Jasmine, Kristen, and Lauren. She was the beloved sister of Cecelia and Lawerence. She was a neighbour to many and “Grandma” to all. Johanna was born in Georgetown, Guyana, June 19th 1946. She called Kincardine home for many years, and settled in Oshawa. Johanna was always singing, dancing, and laughing. She was a great cook and made the best black cake anywhere from Guyana to Canada. She made friends wherever she went and loved them dearly. She passed in the early morning of the 24th of May 2024.

Visitation will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Road N, Whitby, on Saturday, June 1st 2024 at 10:00 am one hour prior until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am in the Barnes Chapel. Interment to take place following the service at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Everyone is then welcome to join the family for a reception back at the funeral home.
Shared memories and messages of condolences may be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The Denise House in Johanna's memory.