Maria Odete Juliao
FEBRUARY 24, 1940 – FEBRUARY 5, 2024
At Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa on Monday February 5th, with her family by her side, at 83 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Joaquim.
Cherished mother of Maria DaGraca and her husband Duarte and Jack and his wife Monica.
Loving Vóvó of Roger (Angie), Samantha (Jacob) and Jake and great granddaughter Lily.
Maria will be fondly remembered by her extended family and many remarkable friends.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Friday February 9th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday February 10th at 10:30am. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
M. Douglas Spence
(retired Toronto EMS) Resting with family at his bedside at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in his 72nd year.
Doug, beloved husband of Roxanne (nee Smith) of 51 years.
Loving father of Stacee (Shaun Stevenson). Proud Papa of Hannah, Paige, Cole and Brynlee.
Dear brother of Lynn and the late Donna and Sandra.
Doug will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A special thanks to the amazing staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Unit C7 for their wonderful care and support.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. and Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 1:30 pm until the service in the chapel at 2:30 pm. Cremation to follow.
Goodbye My Family Goodbye my family, my life is past.
I loved you all to the very last.
Weep not for me, but courage take, Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love don’t go away.
They walk beside you every day. “
February 8, 2024 from 1:30 pm until the service in the chapel at 2:30 pm. Cremation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to your local food bank would be appreciated.
Doug had a love of bright colours, please join the family in celebrating by wearing your favourite bright colour.
Matt Stevens
Passed away suddenly at home on January 29th, 2024.
Much loved son of Andrew and Patti, loving brother of Nicole.
He will be lovingly remembered by his grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Matt loved being outside - whether he was working on powerlines, working around the house (especially on his tractor), gardening, snowmobiling, ATVing, fishing, or playing with his 2 German Shepherds - he loved keeping busy and wasn’t one to sit around and relax, except maybe for Sunday football.
Matt also loved woodworking, playing pool, hockey and golf. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Matt’s Life will be on Saturday February 10th at Victory Church at 593 Alma St, Port Perry. Visitation at 1:00PM, service at 2:00PM.
Donations will be accepted by Victory Church.
Mary Lou Breward
(Long time Member of Immaculate Conception CWL)
Peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Oak Ridges Hospice, at age 85.
Loving mother of Theresa Pointet, Susan (Dave Lott), Patti (Mike Dilworth) and Paul Breward (Joni Del Rosario).
Proud grandmother of Tim (Raychel), Jessica, Paul, Carly, Jacob, Lauren, Alexandria and Luke and great grandmother of Wesley. Dear sister of Lorraine and her husband Ronnie Shrimpton and the late Helen Davies.
Predeceased by her former husband Rick Breward. Also survived by her cousins, nieces, nephews and her many friends. Many thanks to the staffs at Lakeridge Health Port Perry and Oak Ridges Hospice for their wonderful care.
The family of Mary Lou Breward will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11 am.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Port Perry Foundation or Oak Ridges Hospice.
Mary (Mitzi) Teresa Kreisz
December 29, 1927 - January 29, 2024
Our beloved mother and Oma passed away at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital after a fall and short illness.
She was 96.
Mary was born in Rechnitz, Austria to Hans and Teresa Kuch.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Johanna (Hans); and her husbands, John (who passed in 1988) and Ferdinand (Fred) Balling (who passed in 1998).
Mary is survived by her three children John (Janice), Frank (Cheryl), and Mary (Michael), and her grandchildren, Jennifer and Ian, Michael (Gaby) and Carly (Chris), and Christopher and Emily (John Paul), and her great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Chelsea.
Mary is also survived by her stepchildren, Barbara, Monika (Bill), Hilda (Rod), Frank and Stephen Balling—and their children and grandchildren; and she was predeceased by her stepchildren, Max and Bernie. Mary’s long life—in good health—proved the midwife wrong.
Mary had the good fortune to leave Rechnitz on the last train to Vienna as the Red Army approached their village in 1945, travelling to western Germany where she waited out the war with her sister. Mary met her husband, John (from Hungary), in Rechnitz after the war when he was visiting his sister Steffi and her husband, who happened to be the neighbours of Mary's parents.
Mary and John immigrated to Canada, fleeing a war-ravaged Europe, hoping to one day return to Hungary. They married in Toronto in 1952—and they built a home together in south Oshawa, where they welcomed their three children. Mary worked tirelessly to provide for her family, first at home—and then outside it, as a Registered Nursing Assistant at the (then) Oshawa General Hospital. Mary and Fred married in 1991 after meeting at a German Club picnic.
They set-up a home together in Sun Valley, overlooking bucolic Lake Scugog, where they lived happily until Fred passed away in 1998.
Mary was a devout Roman Catholic, working and supporting the Catholic Women's League at all the parishes she attended.
Her faith was unwavering and one of her favourite expressions was "it's all in God's hands".
Mary was tremendously loving; and she was full of affection for her family and friends.
Her cooking was legendary—and she kept her family full with her goulash, chicken paprikash, stuffed peppers, schnitzel, and plum dumplings.
She was kind, generous and always positive in mind and spirit.
This matriarch will be missed by her family and all those who were most fortunate to know her. Mary’s family thanks the staff of Marion Place and Lakeridge Health for the care and attention she received in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Mary of the People's Church (570 Marion Ave, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 3B9) are appreciated.
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa on Friday February 2nd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday February 3rd at St. Mary of The People Parish in Oshawa at 10:30am. Interment will follow in Whitby.
Mario John Coacci
February 05, 1942 - January 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Mario John Colacci.
He was the beloved husband to Theresa Colacci.
He will be lovingly missed by his sons, Frank (Elizabeth) Colacci, Mario Jr. (Kimberley) Colacci, and Vincent Colacci.
His legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Michael, Lisa (Dylan Kay), Jennifer, Robert, Nicholas, Olivia and Sarah. A
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Simple SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING (1057 Brock Rd., Pickering, ON). Funeral Service on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with a Visitation one hour prior.
For online guestbook and service details, search Mario John Colacci at etouch.ca .
Merle Aileen
October 19, 1926 - January 28, 2024
It is with great sadness for the family to announce the passing of Merle in her 98th year at Glen Hill Strathaven in Bowmanville, on Sunday January 28th 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Clarence Albert Avery.
She will be forever cherished in the hearts of her children Shirley Marshall(Murray), Diane Rekker(Joe), Lynda Marshall(the late George), the late John Avery(Debbie) and James.
She will be dearly missed by her 14 grandchildren, including the late Cheryl Marshall, 31 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
As per Merle's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
Merle Costin
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Merle Helene Costin (nee Stevenson) in the presence of family at Southlake Regional Health Centre on January 27, 2024.
Family was Merle’s greatest joy. She is predeceased by her parents, Doris Falconer and Lionel Simpson.
Merle is survived by Bruce, her beloved husband of 67 years, her sons Myles, Neal (Dawn), and James (Franca).
She was extremely proud to be grandmother to Matthew (Niki), Rhett (Jo), Liane (Jeremy), and Sara (Kurtis), and great grandmother to Chase.
She was looking forward to meeting her second great grandchild. Merle will be greatly missed by her brother Richard Simpson (Janice) and she will be fondly remembered by family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre for their compassionate care.
A funeral service will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 2:00PM with visitation to commence at 1:00PM. Interment at Uxbridge Cemetery to follow after the funeral service. Reception to follow Interment in the fellowship lounge of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Merle.
Mabel Elizabeth Burt
DECEMBER 20, 1928 – JANUARY 27, 2024
(Longtime resident of Oshawa) Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 95 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Garth Burt.
Cherished mother of Kellee (Ray Temple), Michelle (Steve Bower) and John (Lisa).
Loving Nana of Daniel, Kristy, Andrew, Josh, Justin, Mitchell and great granddaughter Hanna.
Many thanks for the exceptional care from Dr. Ripple Dhillon and the staff at Wynfield Long Term Care.
At Mabel’s request, a private family service will be held.
Memorial donations to the Durham Humane Society would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL , 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484.
Online condolences may be made at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Michael Robert Sweet, Dr.
March 17, 1943 ~ January 25, 2024
Known to friends and family as Mike, passed away on January 25, 2024, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.
Mike is survived by his wife, Jacki Sweet, his daughter, Hannah Sweet (Aaron Aston), his son, Tim Sweet (Magda Warczok), and his granddaughter, Jessica Sarantopoulos (Wesley Copp).
With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Cambridge University, Mike brought his intellect and expertise to Canada in 1973, where he spent most of his career at Geac Computer Corporation Ltd, contributing significantly to the development of operating systems and programming languages.
Mike resided in Uxbridge, Ontario, where he enjoyed many outdoor activities. He was an avid mountain biker and was the first person to map and publish the trail system at Durham Forest.
The family is grateful for the care and support provided by the staff at ReachView and Uxbridge Hospital.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no service.
Mike's memory will live on in the hearts of his loved ones. Funeral arrangements with Low & Low Funeral Home in Uxbridge.