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Siegfried Hirschegger
Apr 20, 2026
Siegfried Hirschegger died on Monday, April 20, in Hamilton, Ontario with his children at his side. He said 97 years was long enough, being in declining health and having outlived our mom, two of our sisters, and a grandson. His last few days were a living wake. Family and friends dropped by or phoned to laugh at his dad jokes,...
Arthur Cole
Apr 17, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Art on April 17th in Juravinski Hospital at the age of 70. Lovingly remembered by his wife Denise Lake, children Brenden (Syvong) Cole, Dennis (Deanna) Millward, and Stephanie (Ernie) Nicoletti, sister Nancy (Robert) Simpson and brother Raymond Cole. Loving papa to Amanda (John), Autumn-Rose, Brandon (Chelsey), Danielle, Erica (Conrad), Jessica...
Filomena Rosario Landry
Apr 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Filomena Rosario Landry, on April 13, 2026, at the age of 54. Filomena was born on May 5, 1971, in Portugal and immigrated to Canada in 1974 with her family. She made her home in Hamilton, where she lived for the rest of her life.
Filomena was a devoted and...
Karin Anne DeVincentis
Apr 11, 2026
KARIN ANNE DEVINCENTIS (PUZINAS)
May 12, 1954 – April 11, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario
It is with profound sadness and extremely brokenhearts, that we announce the passing of Karin Anne DeVincentis (Puzinas) on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the age of 71. Predeceased by her loving husband Joseph DeVincentis, her parents Leonas & ValidaPuzinas, mother in law & father in law Nicola & Ida...
Garry Duncan Leitch
Apr 9, 2026
The family of Hamilton’s original wild child, Garry Duncan Leitch, is devastated to announce his passing on April 9 at the age of 67 in Gatineau, Quebec.Throughout his life, Garry exhibited a thirst for freedom and adventure, beginning with his nearly daily escapes from Lucky Day Nursery School. He eventually found success with those early impulses to bolt on the...
Mark Allan Fordham
Apr 9, 2026
MARK ALLAN FORDHAM
Surrounded by his family on April 09, 2026 Mark passed unexpectedly at Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 62.
Survived by his mother Ruth Fordham, father Bill Fordham, son Nicholas Fordham, brothers Patrick Fordham, and David Fordham (Catherine), sister Sandy Tucker, nephews John Tucker (Corrine), Alex Fordham, and Scott Fordham, nieces Jessica Guibao (Rich) and Natalie Fordham, great...
Richard "Wayne" Peters
Apr 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne at St. Peter's Hospital on Thursday, April 9, at the age of 87. Wayne was a beloved husband of Diana for 62 years, cherished father of Michael and Robert, loved Papa of Michael, William and Mandy. He will be missed by his brothers Ronald and David (Sandra) and...
William Peter Gelling
Apr 7, 2026
GELLING, William
July 21, 1945- April 7, 2026
GELLING, William Peter Passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born July 21, 1945, Peter was a lifelong resident of Hamilton. Beloved husband of Fran. Dad to Michelle Fraser (Dave), Sean Gelling (Judy), and Jayme Gelling. Proud grandfather of Alexandra (Jacob), Jackson, Aidan, Madelyn, and Jack. Great-grandfather to Wyndham...
Shirlyne Violet Ferris
Apr 6, 2026
Shirlyne Violet “Shirly” FerrisFebruary 16, 1950 – April 6, 2026
With hearts full of both gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Shirlyne “Shirly” Ferris. Shirlyne, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Shirlyne was born on February 16, 1950, in Orangeville, Ontario.
Known for her social and vibrant personality,...
Alfred Koehn
Apr 6, 2026
Koehn, Alfred Erich
Alfred passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Hamilton, ON at the age of 85. Al is lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years Heide (Stehle); and his children Kirsten and Stephanie; his son-in-law, Michael, and his grandchildren, Claire and Luke. Predeceased by his first wife, Shirley (Wilson).
Al was an avid runner, having completed over 100...
