OBITUARIES

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Serving the Greater Toronto Area

Valerie Monica Samuels, AKA Valerie Monica Keshavjee

Valerie Monica Samuels, AKA Valerie Monica Keshavjee

Jun 27, 2026

Valerie Monica Samuels Keshavjee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2026, at the age of 88.



Valerie was born on May 28, 1938, in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa, to Henry and Dorothy Samuels. She shared 63 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Dr. Hassen Keshavjee, building a life centered...

Sandra Kotack

Sandra Kotack

Jun 27, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Geraldine Kotack (née Taylor) passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, after a long illness. She was 78 years old. Proud mother of Jason Kotack (Sherri). Devoted grandmother to Ella and Amelia, who brought her immense joy. Sandy spent her career as a music counsellor at the New Conservatory of Music working with children to find their passion...