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Robert Malcolm Hiltz, 71, resident of Ottawa, ON, passed away on October 17th, 2020, following a valiant battle with cancer.   Mac was born on January 10th, 1949 and was adopted shortly thereafter by Robert and Hilda Hiltz in Toronto, ON.  He spent his childhood in various Southern Ontario communities where his father ministered and his mother was a schoolteacher. After attending university in Ottawa and then Windsor, Mac went on to have an accomplished and lengthy career as a...

Morfino – Vicki Lee Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 15, 2020, age 56 years. Beloved wife of Cesare. Loving daughter of Hugh and Beverley Williams.  Cherished sister of   David Williams, Traci Barber (Chris) and Lisa Williams (Doug Galarneau). She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews, Shane, Wade and Tyson Barber, Travis, Christopher, Juliana, Samantha, Jordan, Georgia and Brenden.  Special thanks to Jeremy and Peggy for their great care...

Meredith – Doug Suddenly at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 age 72 years.  Beloved husband of the late Betty (Cathcart).  Cherished father of Robert (Jessica).  Precious grandfather of Kylie and Lexie.  Brother-in-law of Lynne Rowe (Ron) and Grant Cathcart (Edie).  Longtime member of Wildwood Hunt Club. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Arthritis Society. Tributes, condolences or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com. 

Irene Kathleen Sheehan   With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our mum, Irene Sheehan, with family by her side on October 13, 2020, at the Salvation Army Grace Manor. She was 78 years old. Irene is the much-loved mother of Janet Sheehan (Brad Tavner) of Ottawa, and Thomas Sheehan (Marcy) of Calgary.  She will forever remain the proud and loving Grandma of Evan and Anna.  She is predeceased by her husband, Dunnigan Sheehan (2015), their infant daughter,...

William (Bill) Gard passed away October 13th at the age of 89 in hospital in Ottawa.  Beloved husband of Jean Gard for 64 years, father of Heather and Bruce Gard (Sharon) and grandfather of Julia Gard.    Bill was a proud graduate of Queen’s University, receiving a degree in Engineering Physics and later earning a degree in Commerce from Carleton University. His work included designing electrical systems in airplanes for...

Beverley Cromb (nee Nicholson) Beverley Irene Cromb, 88, of Nepean, Ontario, died in the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. Bev’s heart gave out after emergency bypass surgery at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Bev was born in Calgary, Alberta on March 25, 1932 to Arthur and Irene Nicholson. She married William (Bill) Taylor Cromb in Edmonton, Alberta on July 31, 1954 and he survives. Bev was the matriarch of a large family and is survived by her loving children: Bill...

Turkowsky, Helmut              With broken hearts, we say goodbye too soon to Helmut Turkowsky, at the age of 75. He was husband to Karen, father to Karla, Greg (Riza), grandfather to Lucas, “almost brother” to the late Ann Wieler, “adoptive father” to Chantelle Szanto, and beloved friend and chosen family to many more. If the value of a life can be judged by quality of relationships, by loyal friendships, generosity of spirit, and...

Monica Ann Mikula (nee Pashak) Passed away at home in Kanata on Sunday, October 11, at the age of 95 with her family at her side. Born in 1925 in Port Credit to Tom and Teresa Pashak.  Loving mother of Ann, Chris (Nada), Gary (Annette) and Tom. Loving Grandma to Gregory (Alaya), Michael and Brian Mikula. Dear friend of Jackie Sidwell and her family. Predeceased by her loving husband Charlie (married May 10, 1952), her sisters Mary Sadler and Eileen, Joan and Helen Pashak, her infant...

Jose Renato De Oliveira It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, relative and friend whose life he touched in many ways on October 10, 2020.  He left us, holding my mother’s hand and his daughter Ana Helpin at his bedside in Ontario Canada after a long fight with vascular dementia. He was 89 years old.  He was born in Madeira island in Portugal where he spent the first 36 years of his life. He had the vision and a yearning for change...

Walter passed away peacefully on October 10, 2020. Son of the late John and Florence Loye of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is survived by his wife Alma (Billard) of over sixty years and his sons Robert (Linda) and David (Rhonda). Proud Grandfather and Papa to Mark (Stephanie), Christopher, Matthew and Great Grandfather to Allison and Kaitlyn.  Walter was also known as Bernie, Buddy or just Bud to his late Brother Harry (Edith), Sister in-law Cora (AL), and Aunt Phyllis (Graham). He is also...