Obituaries

Local Obituaries Brussels - Ontario & Blyth - Ontario, Canada.

Steven Michael Sturgeon

Steven Michael Sturgeon

Jun 13, 2022

Passed away suddenly on June 13th at Seaforth Community Hospital in his 67th year,

Loving husband to Lisa for 12 years.

Stepfather to Joanne (Isaac) Kroeker.

Brother to Lori (Paul) Smith of Calgary.

Predeceased by parents Lorne & Mary, sister Suzette Buckwald, Diana Peckron  and brother Lorne JR. Sturgeon.

Steve loved to go fishing and look at classic cars as well as build them as models. He...

Hebo Siertsema

Hebo Siertsema

May 30, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we notify friends and family of Hebo’s passing.

Hebo had a full and happy life with his loving soulmate and wife Marg (2020) of 60 years.

Loving father to Jean (Bill) Bennett, Alan (Dasha) Siertsema, Ken (Dianne) Siertsema, Bruce (Cindy) Siertsema.

Doting grandfather to Blair (Rachel) Bennett, Dominik, Christopher, Alex, Nicholas, Josh, Lilly, Jessica Nethery, Kasey, Amber,...

Murray Edwards

Murray Edwards

May 30, 2022

Passed away peacefully on Monday May 30th at Seaforth Community Hospital in his 90th year.

Loving partner to Beatrice Rehberg for 15 years.

Father to Gord (Joan), Brenda (Brian) and Doug.

Grandpa to 8 and great grandpa to 10.

Predeceased by his parents Arthur & Marion (Sales), wife Lorraine, sisters Bernie & Florence and brother Don and daughter in-law Jennifer. 

Murray loved to farm, he...

Marjory Ethel Fraser

Marjory Ethel Fraser

May 5, 2022

Passed away peacefully, on May 5th at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Home in Waterloo in her 97th year.

Beloved Wife to the late Doug Fraser (2003) for 55 years.

Loving Mom to Carolyn & Gerry Sullivan, Dianne & the Late Phil Blake (2016), Clayton & Bev Fraser and Cheryl & Glenn Mader.

Adoring Grandma to Mark (Melinda), Craig (Chrissie), Jeremy (Renee), Amanda...

Victor Raymond Bird

Victor Raymond Bird

May 5, 2022

Passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Listowel Memorial Hospital on May 5th, 2022 in his 94th year.

Beloved husband to Joan Little for 50 years.

Loving dad to Wendy (Robert), Fred, Tony, David, Tim (Gorete), Rosemary (Carlos) and Naomi (Mark).

Grandpa to Monica (Clint), Melissa (Harry), Roslyn (Kris), Matthew, Ana Laura (Juan Carlos), Sara, Emily (Chris), Alexandra.

Great grandpa to...

Isabel Wilbee

Isabel Wilbee

Apr 30, 2022

Peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels, Ontario, Isabel Pearson, in her 95th year. 

Dear mother of Bob Pearson & Theresa Tova of Toronto, Don & Cathy Pearson of London and Bill & Brenda Pearson of Ethel.

Loving grandmother to Laurie Raynard, Stephen Fischer (Pattieya), David Pearson, Tara Pearson (Stefan), Tom Pearson (Dozie), Joe Pearson (Kim), Mike Pearson (Katie), Ian...

Max Demaray

Max Demaray

Apr 21, 2022

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Listowel Hospital on April 21st in his 89th year.

Loving father to Debbie (Joe) Seili, Rick of Brussels, Rob (Sharon) of Blackfalds AB and David of Woodstock.

Proud Grandpa to Jacquie (Dwayne), Michael (Natasha), Christine, Amy (Geoff), Daryl (Jessica), Heather (Brandon), Tracey (Chris), Ashley (Derek) and Drew.

Adoring great grandpa to Tim (Laura),...

Lloyd Emmerson Machan

Lloyd Emmerson Machan

Apr 3, 2022

Passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2022 at Huronview Home for the Aged in his 88th year.

Dear father of June & Harry Bakker, Cathy Machan Miller and Scott & Tammy Machan.

Loved dearly by grandchildren Mandy Machan & Mike Frowen, Jody Machan, Danny Machan, Aaron Bakker & Theresa Mesdag, Courtney Bakker & Mark Ballagh, Melissa Machan & Mike Hoggart, Tia Machan...

Darwin Anthony Ducharme

Darwin Anthony Ducharme

Mar 31, 2022

The family of Darwin Anthony Ducharme, of Brussels Ontario are mourning his tragic passing on March 29th, 2022. We have also lost his loving partner Beverley Stevenson.

He was born on June 23, 1956, at Seaforth Hospital and lived in Brussels area all his life.

He is survived by two daughters Traci Ducharme (Jared Harkness) and Lisa Ducharme (Chad Armstrong).

Loving papa to...

Bev Stevenson

Bev Stevenson

Mar 30, 2022

The Stevenson family is saddened to announce the sudden and tragic passing of our dear mother and grandma, Beverly Stevenson.

We are saddened by the loss of her loving partner over the last 15 years Darwin Ducharme.

Mom to Ron (Nicole) Stevenson and Chris (Lisa) Stevenson.

Grandma to Ashley Stevenson (Mitch Steadman), Brett Stevenson (Kristen Portena), Allison Stevenson, Kyle Stevenson, Lerissa Stevenson.

Missed by...

Jose Alfredo Ariza-Gudiel

Jose Alfredo Ariza-Gudiel

Mar 18, 2022

Jose Alfredo Ariza Gudiel, tragically passed away in his 32nd year after a car accident on Friday the 18th of March 2022.

Loving husband of 6 years to Katrina Ariza Gudiel (Nee McIntyre), of Ethel & proud father of Cielo, Age 4 & Prim, Age 2.

Son of Donaldo Ariza & Nora Gudiel. Loving Brother to Jhoselin and Ludwin Ariza, half brother...

Agnes Ten Pas

Agnes Ten Pas

Mar 10, 2022

Went to be with her Lord on Thursday March 10th, 2022, in her 82nd year, with her daughters by her side.

Loving wife to the Late Hank Ten Pas (2017) for 56 years.

Mother to Paul Ten Pas, Patricia & Danny McKay, Linda Ten Pas & Brent Russell.

Grandmother to Andrew Ten Pas, Krista & Carter Cloakey, Katelyn McKay & Jesse Rapson, Kirk...

Linda Elsie Albert

Linda Elsie Albert

Mar 9, 2022

Passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2022 at Brantford General Hospital in her 65th year.

Loving Mom to Peggy Anne, Katherine, Bonnie-Lynn, Wendy, Ricky and the Late Jamie.

Grandmother to Rachel.

Sister to Dave, Barbara and the Late Grace.

Predeceased by her parents Ken & Joyce Telfer.

Missed by many nieces and nephews and friends.

Linda had a wonderful personality, she loved kids and was a...

Tom Warwick

Tom Warwick

Mar 7, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Wingham and District Hospital on Monday March 7th in his 76th year.

Beloved son of the Late Edythe & Wilfred Warwick.

Special brother to Brian and the Late Sharon Warwick (2020).

Nephew to Keith McLennan.

Missed by many cousins, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by aunt Marjorie McLennan, aunt and uncle Doris & Ned Thompson, and cousin Vicki Philips.

Tom loved to farm;...

Julenia Draper

Julenia Draper

Feb 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2022 at Trillium Manor, Orillia in her 90th year,

Beloved wife of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Draper.

Lovingly missed by her children Bryan, Rod (Kim), Chris (Christine), Shelley (Neil) Parsons, son-in-law Pierre (Bethanee) Chagnon.

Loving Grandmother to Greg, Tom, Melissa, Annette, David, Jason, Tiffiney, Ryan and Brice.

Adoring great grandmother to 18 great grandchildren.

Missed by good neighbours Gayle and...

Bill McLelland

Bill McLelland

Feb 19, 2022

"William (Bill) R. McLelland August 23 1940 - February 19 2022.

There truly are Angels among us....people who do not call attention to themselves and who live their life grounded by deep Faith and unwavering principles. They face adversity with quiet courage, possess great integrity and decency, and never fail to show kindness to everyone along the way. Bill was both...

Steve Siertsema

Steve Siertsema

Jan 25, 2022

Passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by family at Rotary Hospice in Stratford at the age of 59.

Adoring Dad to Ainsleigh Siertsema.

Loving son to Doreen and the late Murray Siertsema (2016).

Cherished brother to Bert (Betty Ann) Siertsema, Mike (Deb) Siertsema, Anita (Mike) Langdon and Yolanda Culbert.

Missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Steve was a selfless...

John Hoonaard

John Hoonaard

Jan 21, 2022

Went home to glory on January 21st in his 75th year after a valiant battle with cancer.

Beloved husband to Jenny for 47 years. Loving Dad to Tina (Todd) Lang, Peter (Kim) Hoonaard, Carl Hoonaard, Evan Hoonaard and Camellia Hoonaard (Brett Van Dyk). Loving Grandpa to Taia, Nathan, Mackenzie, Meadow, Shelby, Corbin, Grant and Theodore. Brother to Clem (Janet) Hoonaard. Brother-in-law...

Carol Boneschansker

Carol Boneschansker

Jan 11, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Clinton hospital on Tuesday January 11th in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife to John for 67 years.

Loving Mom to Bill (Susan) Boneschansker, Dorothy (Bob) Cummings, Annette McCutcheon & Brian Benson, Cathy (Brad) Clarke, Bruce (Shelly) Boneschansker, Robert (MaryAnne) Boneschansker.

Loving Grandma to 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins.

Sister to Kor (Antje) Meijer of...

Stewart John Alexander Steiss

Stewart John Alexander Steiss

Dec 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully on December 26th at Listowel Memorial Hospital in his 80th year.

Beloved husband of Madelene for 56 years.

Proud dad to Steve Steiss and Robert ‘Bob’ Steiss (Ang Sills).

Grandpa to Ashlyn and Erica Steiss.

Brother to Eileen Mann and Jean Stiles, brother-in-law to Mervyn (Sherry) Quipp, Bill (Donna) Quipp and Sharon Wolff.

Missed by many extended family members.

Predeceased by his parents...

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