OBITUARIES

Michael Gordon Matheson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...