Obituaries

Peacefully with her husband by her side at LHSC – University Hospital on May 12, 2023 of London at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Peter Szomolanyi for over 42 years. Cherished mother of Martin Szomolanyi and his wife Candice. Proud grandmother of Arron. Dear sister of Janina Spinosa and her husband Mario and their children; Christina, Danielle (Joseph). Predeceased by her parents Franciszka (Kochanski) and Wladyslaw Sycz. In keeping with Zofia’s wishes cremation has taken place.

Robert Thomas Putherbough passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Bob was born in London, Ontario on September 11, 1938. Predeceased by his wife Helen Elizabeth “Liz” (2022), mother Mabel Beatrice (Carrothers) and father Thomas Herbert. Bob is survived by his children Stephanie Walsh (Graham), and Stephen Putherbough (Sandy), adored grandchildren Emily, Julia, Amanda, Allison, Brittany, and Cole and great-grandchildren Blair, Nolan, and Riley, twin brother and best friend, William Putherbough and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a dedicated employee of the T. Eaton Co. for… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the age of 87. Dear husband of the late Loretta (Brodhagen) Bennewies (1994) and the late Barbara (Fraiser) Bennewies (2013). Dear father of Sheryl and Steve Small of London, Murray and Michelle of Winthrop, Donald and Dianne of New Brunswick, Christine and Ron Fleischauer of Brodhagen, Greg and Marnie of Matheson, Lisa and Steve Fraser of Stratford. Missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Shirley and Claude Stewart, Wayne, Barry, Joanne Knights, Roger and Yvonne, Dan and Carol, Bonnie and Doug Holcomb and brother-in-law Bill Wilds…. Read complete obituary here.

Passed away after a long battle, with his family by his side, on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Patricia (Guerra Costa) Oliveira for 15 years. Cherished father of Benjamin Oliveira, Daniel Oliveira, and Davi Oliveira. Survived by his loving mother Idalina Menezes. Dear brother and brother-in-law Cinelandia Menezes, Cristina de Oliveira, Connie (Jose) Medeiros, Elizabeth Oliveira, Vallerie (Daniel Moniz) Oliveira. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and by the extended Guerra Costa families. Predeceased by his infant daughter Sarah Francis (1989), and his father Agnelo Rebelo Oliveira (1998). Frank was born in… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away on April 3, 2023, her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in Goderich, surrounded by family. Mother to Kathleen Dixon (Tim Dixon), Shawn Parish, James Parish and Bruce Parish. Known for her good humor and generous spirit  which touched everyone she met. Marjorie will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  She is survived by her brothers and sisters, John and Deb Parish, Marie Parish, Harold and Nora parish and Leo Gilbert. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her mother and father Harold… Read complete obituary here.

July 13, 1946 – April 1, 2023 With many broken hearts, we announce the passing of Christopher “Chris” Morgan at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Survived by his loving wife, best friend and soul mate Eva, (her children Sara and Dante) his children Sally (Neil), Jake (Mercedes), sister Susan Hess, brother Charlie Morgan (Cathy), grandchildren Evangeline, Jack, Miles, Alexandra, brother-in-law Scott Dolan (Darlene), sister-in-law Helemarie Deen (Tony), Debbie Krobisch (Tom). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents George and Mary (Miller) Morgan and his brother-in-law Gerry Hess…. Read complete obituary here.

Maestro Hans Bauer November 29, 1935 – February 10, 2023 “He raised three children. He’d done his best!” Our love for animals and the beauty of life, we owe to one very special and eclectic man, our father, our Papi, our Opa(pa). We sadly lost him at the ripe age of 87. He led a long and very passionate life, and loved nothing more than sharing his fanatical hobbies, interests, and obsessions with his children (from his 2nd marriage to Sharon); Carla Maria Teresa (Joel), Maja Paola Elizabeth (Bill), and Franz Ferdinand (Jen), and his six grandchildren; Torsten, Timo, Mason,… Read complete obituary here.

June 24, 1953 — January 22, 2023 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David, at his home in London on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the age of 69. Loving father of Brian Hilditch. Cherished son of the late Don and Marjorie Hilditch. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Donna and Susan, niece Jessica and nephew Adam. In keeping with Dave’s wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at a later date. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the LHSF – Cardiac Program would be… Read complete obituary here.