OBITUARIES
Obituaries for Families
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
Hervey Bret Filion
Feb 4, 2026
Hervey Bret Filion
January 13, 1961 – February 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hervey Bret Filion, who was born in Oshawa, Ontario, on January 13, 1961, and passed away in February 2026.
Bret is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Donna Filion (Thursby). Together, they shared a deeply committed partnership spanning 43 years, 32 of those...
Larry Charles Felstead
Feb 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear brother and uncle, Larry Charles Felstead, on February 3rd, 2026.
Born deaf, Larry, known by all as “Beep” or “The Beeper” was one of 13 children born to Robert and Mary Felstead. His twelve sisters and brothers adored him and held him...
Lothar Gehring
Feb 3, 2026
Lothar Gehring, March 9, 1936 - February 3, 2026
Obituary of Lothar Gehring
“Don’t be sad that it’s over; be grateful that it happened.”
With much love and sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Bub, Opa, and husband, Lothar Gehring, on February 3, 2026, at the age of 89, in his 90th year.
He is survived and deeply missed by his...
Antonio Vallejo
Feb 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Antonio Vallejo after a lengthy illness.
Born in 1934 in Zaragoza, Spain, he immigrated to Canada in 1966 with his new bride Agnes. Married 60 years, loving Papi of Antonio (Megan), Andrew (Veronica), loving Yayo of Deirdre, Aidan, Ronan, Kieran and Declan. The family extends heartfelt thanks...
Janet Amy Mountney
Feb 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Mountney on February 2, 2026.
She left this world surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Janet touched the lives of all who knew her with her gentle spirit, generous heart, and quiet strength. She will...
Richard Kater
Feb 2, 2026
Richard Andrew Kater, partner, father, Papa and friend, left us on February 2, 2026. He was a good man. We are heartbroken.
Born on April 20, 1949, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, he said his best life began on July 3, 1992, when he met Diana Gustafson on a blind date at Springfield Golf Course in Guelph. Married the next year...
Andrew Chyla
Feb 1, 2026
Dr. Andrew Stan / Andrzej Stanisław Chyla (June 29, 1937 -February 1, 2026)
It is with shocked and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Andrew Chyla, Physician, avid skier, sailor, world traveller, reader and radio listener, and beloved father of Kathy/Kasia and Tom/Tomek (Beata) and Dziadek to Lukas, Alex and Max.
Andrew was proudly born in a newly independent...


