Julieta S. Goduco
Julieta Selda Goduco, age 76, passed away on Sunday February 18th, 2024 at Scarborough General Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born September 21, 1947 in Quezon City, Philippines to Wilfredo and Juanita Selda.
Julieta graduated magna cum laude at the University of Santo Tomas in Chemical Engineering.
Married at the age of 24 to Cesar Goduco, together they raised a family of five children – Anna, John, Lisha, Ian, and Erik. She and her family immigrated to Canada in 1988 and Julieta went on to have a successful career as a computer programmer.
It was the simple things that mattered to Julieta. She really enjoyed spending time with her family, and cared about their health and well-being.
Julieta also loved to connect with her friends. She made lifelong friendships from university, often attended gatherings with her friends and stayed connected with each other’s lives.
She is survived by her husband, Cesar; 5 children, Anna (Richard), John (Wynne), Lisha (John), Ian (Jayani), and Erik (Sandra); and 7 grandchildren, Seth, Julia, Amelia, Sydney, Massimo, Ryan, and Josie; 4 siblings, Felicidad (predeceased), Patria, Rosario, and Romeo; and many nieces and nephews. You will live forever in our hearts.
The funeral service will be held at ST. LAWRENCE MARTYR CHURCH, 2210 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough on February 23rd, at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating, in her name to, Scarborough General Hospital https://www.shn.ca/ or The Canadian Cancer Society https://cancer.ca/en/.
Jean Mary Bravo Bravo
With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Jean Mary Bravo on February 17, 2024, surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of Jorge.
Proud mother of Kerry Bennett (Richard), Suzanne O’Sullivan (Kyle) and step mother to Edwin Bravo (Louise) and Pam Bravo (Ben).
Loving Nana to Michael, Kainan, Devon and Isla.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Jean will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Joseph Wielgos
Joseph (Joe) Wielgos passed away peacefully on Friday February 16th, 2024, in his 99th year, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Joe and his cherished wife Stella were married for 71 years until her passing in 2018.
He is survived by his son Ed (Brenda), three granddaughters Alison (Andrew), Hayley (Gary), Brittney (Gord) and six great grandchildren Alexandra, Maddie, Luke, Stella, Harry and Nash.
Joe was born in Poland and separated from his family as a teenager during the Second World War. He and Stella were married in 1947 in Germany while waiting to emigrate to a new life.
They were very resourceful and always made the best of their situations. Stella’s wedding dress was made from the silky cloth of a parachute and Joe’s suit was made from an army blanket.
Their wedding rings were made from melting and molding the silver from a 5 Deutschmark coin.
They waited in Germany for departure to their new home.
Originally, they were destined for Australia but an opportunity arose to go to Canada sooner and it was a country that they knew a little bit about since some of their friends immigrated here.
They arrived in Halifax and worked off their travel debt on a farm near Sackville, NB. Through friends, they learned of the opportunities in Ontario.
They first moved to Camp Borden and then finally to Oshawa where they remained ever since. For more than 60 years, they lived in their small house on Bloor Street. He finally had to move into a retirement home in his mid-90s.
Joe was a carpenter who became a construction supervisor. He supervised many construction projects in Oshawa and Whitby including Lasco Steel and the Ritson Road/401 underpass. Joe retired in 1991 and remained a proud member of the Carpenters Union Local 397 for over 70 years.
Joe loved being "Grandpa" to his granddaughters, great grandchildren and canine friend "Daisy". He was happiest when they were around.
He loved fishing and watching his son and granddaughters play hockey, softball and soccer over the years. Everyone has great memories of time spent with him and the support that he gave us.
Our thanks to the staff at the Village of Taunton Mills for looking after him so wonderfully over the past couple of years.
Thank you as well to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa 4F Palliative team who provided him with thoughtful care and supported us in his last few days.
Please join with the family to share memories during visitation on Tuesday February 20th from 11am to 1pm at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A Private Family Service in the chapel with interment at Resurrection Cemetery will take place.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Jimmy Elvald
March 12, 1958 - February 12, 2024
Passed away February 12th surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife Amber and his children Melanie (Peter), Nicole (Ahmad), and Logan (Sarah).
He is the proud grandfather of Parker, Faris, and Margot.
Jim was born March 12th, 1958 a true lover of nature and was always up for adventure whether traveling with his family or a quiet hike or kayak.
He found joy in animals, spending his life surrounded by many pets.
He will be remembered for his sense of humour, quick wit, love for science fiction and mostly, the laughs and love he brought to us all.
Jim will be honoured privately by family.
Arrangements with BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
Jose Luis Rodriguez Santana
Born January 28, 1968, in Matanzas Cuba, Jose passed away suddenly at his home in Oshawa, Ontario on February 11, 2024.
Jose’s love of family, generous spirit, laughter and kindness will be greatly missed by his partner, Carla Vanderheyden, his beloved daughter, Laura, his family and friends in both Cuba and Canada.
Jose was predeceased by his father Francisco.
Jose is survived by his mother Digna and his three siblings; Elida, Maida and Francisco.
Jose was born and raised in Cuba. Growing up, Jose was nicknamed Matecoco (Coconut Tree) due to his tall stature of 6’6” and kept this nickname for the rest of his life.
At age 18, Jose fought in the Angola Civil War as a Sargeant for the Cuban Army. Jose spent many years as a DJ in Cuba at nightclubs and resorts prior to coming to Canada in March, 2015.
Jose loved entertaining others and was always ready for a good time whether it was joking, making TikToks, or getting together for food and music, Jose’s generous contributions to the lives of those around him will truly be missed.
A funeral ceremony will be held in Cuba on February 24, 2024.
A Canadian Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Joan Edwards
November 4th, 1932 - Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in her 92nd year, Joan Beverly Anne Edwards, B.A., BEd, MEd, passed away in Whitby, Ontario.
Joan is survived by her children Michael (Cheryl), William Jr (Colleen), Margaret, Edward (Cathy) and Melinda; and her siblings Douglas and Susan.
She was the loving Grandmother of eight and Great Grandmother of ten.
She is predeceased by her parents Marguerite and Michael Hickey. Her husband of 62 years, William Sr, passed in 2015. She is now reunited in heaven with her children John, Patricia and Mary, as well as her siblings Catherine, Lionel, Michael, John, Gerald, Glen and Ronald.
As a graduate of the University of Toronto and OISE, Joan’s professional career was a labour of love. She was employed by the Oshawa Public Library Board and Durham Region RC Separate School Board. Joan was a proud member of the Retired Teachers of Ontario.
Her volunteer activities included being a founding member of the Oshawa Jaycettes, active in Girl Guides of Canada for 27 years, Whitby Public Library Board Chairman and a member of the Catholic Womens League since 1961.
Joan enjoyed travel, golf, all crafts, gardening, bridge and cooking for family and friends. She participated in these passions into her later years and had many friends in the quilting guild.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is appreciated.
Visitation will be Sunday February 25 from 6-8pm at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL at 110 Dundas St East, Whitby. A funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 am on Monday February 26 at Holy Family Parish at 91 Ribblesdale Dr, Whitby..
Judy Foskett
March 22, 1951 - February 11, 2024
Passed peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital on February 11, at the age of 72.
Loving mother to Bradley Foskett(Dorothy MacDonald) and Edward Foskett Jr. Grandmother to James and Nathan Foskett.
Dear sister to Kenneth McEwen(Barb) Tina Bain(Alan), and Dorothy Moffatt(Tony).
Predeceased by her parents Kenneth McEwen and Helen Seymour, and her brother Douglas McEwen.
Judy will be dearly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In keeping with Judy's wishes, disposition has taken place, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date, and she will be laid to rest with family at Bowmanville Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations to either the Alzheimer's Society(https://alzheimer.ca/durham/) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation(https://heartandstroke.ca/) are greatly appreciated.
John Douglas Abernethy
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Port Perry on February 7th, 2024, at the age of 74.
Much loved and missed son of Muriel and beloved Rae. Adored big brother to Laurel, Alan, Ron, and Jill.
Loving father ("Daddio") of Tammy and Bryan (Judy).
Cherished grandchildren, Bradyn, Savannah, Makayla, and Hailey. Proud uncle of Danny (Kelly) and Marci (Jonathan), and great uncle of Madison, Gavin, Dylan, Emmett, and Caleb.
Doug was born and raised in Bowmanville, brought up working in the paint & wallpaper business since approximately the age of 12 years old. He was the 3rd generation in the family business, running the store for the last 40 years out of the 74 years that it operated with the family.
He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday February 18th at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Warm wishes and shared memories are more than enough.
If wishing to do more than donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Sick Kids Foundation.
John Michael Gibbens
November 29, 1945 - February 10, 2024
Passed away at Oak Ridges Hospice on Feb 10, 2024 at the age of 78.
Loving husband of Marlene for over 53 years.
John will also be missed by family, friends and everyone that knew him.
He will be forever remembered for his sense of humor, his love for his cat Milo, his cars and everything Disney.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the compassionate staff of Oak Ridges Hospice.
As per his own wishes no funeral service will take place.
A Celebration of life will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made to Oak Ridges Hospice.
Expressions of condolence may be left at etouch.ca .
Arrangements with THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE .
You will be loved, in our hearts and memories forever!!!
"Take the dream with you wherever you may go" - Mickey.
Jean Collette Scarlett
Peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the presence of her loving family.
Allan and Jean enjoyed 64 years together.
Jean, better known as Nana, will be deeply missed by her children Peggy (deceased) (Gerry) MacNeal, Randy (Darlene) Scarlett, Bonnie Olson and Rhonda Terrion.
She was adored by her 10 grandchildren Lisa (Greg), Darryl (Nicole), Ashley (Johnny), Amy, Alex (Brock), Stephanie, Bradley (Montana), Rebekah (John), Brittany (Brandon) and Wesley.
Jean also had 16 great grandchildren; Hannah, Kayla, Dylan, Lucas, Sophia, Ethan, Cole, Bodie, Layla, Tucker, Ella, Riley, Owen, Audrey, Liam, Logan and Lily. Jean being one of nine children is survived by her siblings Phil and Charlene.
Jean will be remembered for her love of country music, dancing and her passion with crafting.
A memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 2/9/24, 4:13 PM at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, from 11:00a.m to 1:00p.m followed by a service in the chapel.