OBITUARIES
Michael Gordon Matheson
Jul 21, 2026
It is with sadness to announce the passing our our brother Mike. Tuesday July 21, 2026 at the age of 71 he lost the battle to cancer. Thanks to Emmanual House to keep him comfortable in his last days.
Cremation was arranged by Affordable Burial & Cremation.
He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
RIP
Elizabeth Cecilia Salvo
Jul 17, 2026
Passed away peacefully at Heritage Green Nursing Home on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 85.
Elizabeth Salvo (nee Haider) was the beloved wife of the late Bruce Salvo and a devoted mother to Lisa LoPresti and Angela Bettiol. She was a proud and loving Oma to Mary Stringer (Shawn), Patricia Zolis (Steven), and Matthew Bettiol (Caroline), and found...
Robert "Frank" Van Neste
Jul 16, 2026
Robert “Frank” Van Neste passed away on July 16th 2026 in his 62nd year. Frank was born in Coburg on March 15th 1965 and spent most of his life in Hamilton and Kitchener. He now rests eternally with his saviour Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his four beloved children Taylor Van Neste, Hannah Watson-Van Neste, Peyton Watson-Van Neste and Elijah...
John William Pearce
Jul 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Pearce
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John on July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at home after a long and courageous battle.
John spent many years as a dedicated truck driver before retiring. He found joy in life's simple pleasures-casting a fishing line, tinkering with anything that...
Esau Manuel Botelho
Jul 14, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Esau Manuel Botelho, who passed peacefully in Hamilton, on July 14, 2026, in his 65th year.
Beloved father of Eric Botelho (Tori) and Alexa Botelho. Brother of Manuel (Cathie) Botelho,
and Uncle to many special nieces and nephews including Matthew (Ashley) Botelho, Chris Botelho, Latifa Macdonald, Alex Macdonald and Joe Macdonald. Predeceased by his...
David Barclay
Jul 14, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David R. Barclay on July 14, 2026, at theJuravinski Hospital at the age of 82.
Survived by his sons Graham and Brian (Stephani); grandchildren Scott (Courtnee), Ashleigh(Nathan), Amy (Ram) and Jessica (Jesse); brother Don (Heather) and sisters-in-law Janice andCathy and brother-in-law Ross. Will be very much missed by his partner Betty....
Paul Richard Lawrence
Jul 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear brother Paul. Lovingly surrounded by his sisters Judy and Susan on July 13, 2026 at the age of 78, Paul left this world on his own terms to be reunited with our parents Sam (January 2014) and Jean (February 2018).
Paul lived his entire life in Hamilton,...
Hazel Marie Somerville
Jul 12, 2026
SOMERVILLE, Hazel Marie (Nee Chiasson)Passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospital(Hamilton, ON) in her 85th year. Lovingly remembered by her son, Shawn (Donna)Somerville and loving nana to Andrew Hayes and Julia Hayes. She will be dearlymissed by her siblings, William “Bill” (Albina “Binka”) Chiasson, Margaret“Peggy” (the late Leonard) MacNeil, Ann (Paul) Humphrey, Ron...
Maureen O'Dowd
Jul 12, 2026
O' Dowd, Maureen (Holt)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Maureen O'Dowd (née Holt) announce her sudden passing on July 12, 2026, at Hamilton General Hospital, at the age of 81.
Maureen was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul O'Dowd.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Debra and Ryan(Nicole). She was a devoted grandmother to Campbell (Britney), Logan,...
Vincenzo Marco Oddi
Jul 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Vince on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 67.
Beloved husband to Gail, loving father to Trevor (Sam), Emily (Cody), and cherished grandpa to Colton. Survived by his sisters Margaret, Elena (Brad), and Liz. Predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Anna. Vince will...
