Services & Obituaries
Al Liorenta
Liorenta …………
Peacefully surrounded by his family and Reverend Thomas Hiscock at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, on Monday. July 9th,2007, Al Liorenta of London in his 62 nd year. Loving and devoted husband of Dada Liorenta. Loving and doting father of Laura Courtemenche and her husband Peter of Massey, Ontario. Grandpa of Lucas, Dana, Taylor Courtemenche. Brother of Victor Liorentas of London. Also loved by his 2 nieces and 1 nephew of Australia. Survived by many cousins. Special thanks to the Medical staff of Victoria Hospital and to the ESW ,PSW workers of Longworth Nursing Home . The family would also like to thank Reverend Thomas Hiscock for his support . Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Al’s life will be held in the chapel on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, 810 Commissioners Road East, London,ON, N6C 2V5 or the St Paul’s Cathedral Daily Bread Food Bank , 472 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 3E6 . On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
John van Kampen
van Kampen……
John van Kampen went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, July 9th, 2007 in his 73rd year. John leaves behind his dearly loved wife of 50 years, Dela. Also missing him are his six children and his many grandchildren. Dearly loved father and grandfather to Joanna Boom and her husband Derrick (Nathan & Ashley, Joshua, Matthew, Michael) of Bel Air MD, Elsa van Kampen of Bracebridge, Anita Savage and her husband Wes of Pickering, Joyce Idema and her husband Doug (Jodi, Tanya & Matthew, Rebecca, Sean) of London, Audrey Laengert and her husband Ed (Zachary, Kathryn) of Etobicoke, Roland van Kampen and his wife Jane (Jonathan) of London. Also missed by his brothers; Hans and Jaap and their families in Holland. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Southdale Bible Chapel, 1214 Southdale Road East, London, on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Bob Fletcher, Mr. John Aldom and Mr. Charlie Shorten officiating. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to New Life Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 123, Arva ON N0M 1C0. Special thanks to the many that cared for John during his illness. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Jordan Aleena Gortzak
GORTZAK
Jordan Aleena Gortzak, of London, died suddenly and tragically at the tender age of two on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Beloved daughter of Allison and Jan. Loving granddaughter of Bill and Rosanna Youlton, and Jan and Janine Gortzak. Relatives and friends are welcome at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, July 13th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 14th at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home’s Chapel, with the Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memory Woods Canada (www.memorywoods.com, 905-318-7426), whereby a tree will be planted in Jordan Aleena’s honour. Online condolences may be offered on the Funeral Home’s website (www.amgeorgefh.on.ca).Debbie Ann Hickey-McLaughlin
HICKEY-MCLAUGHLIN, Debbie Ann
Peacefully surrounded by her family at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007, Debbie Ann Hickey-McLauglin of London in her 51st year. Dear daughter of Alberta Looker and the late Frank Hickey (1979). Loving mother of Norman and Sarah McLaughlin of London. Dearest sister of David Hickey and his wife Ann, Mary Collins and her husband Jim, Robert Hickey and his wife Donna all of London, Susan Statz and her husband Harold of Kitchener, Gerry Hickey and his wife Lisa of Ingersoll, James Hickey and his wife Jennifer of Dorchester. Daughter-in-law of Norma and Gus Devogt. Sister-in-law of Cindy Hathway and the late Bill Hathway. Cherished friend of Norm. Aunt and great aunt of several nieces and nephews. True friend to those who have the knack, you know who you are. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the celebration of Debbie’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Jim Collins officiating. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Awareness for Malaria in Africa, c/o Dr. Jonathan MacArthur, 529 Queens Avenue, London ON N6B 1Y3, or London Regional Cancer Program – Adrenal Cancer, or the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
Margaret Joan Sparks
SPARKS:
In Cambridge on Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Margaret Joan (Cunningham) Sparks formerly of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Campbell Arthur Cam” Sparks (2003). Dear mother of Brian Sparks and his wife Valarie of Cambridge. Dear sister of Nell McEwen of Petrolia”Josef Grochowski
GROCHOWSKI…..
Peacefully surrounded by his family at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, July 1, 2007, Josef Joe” Grochowski of London and formerly of Windsor in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Grochowski. Loving father of Vicky Smith and her husband Rob of London and Jenny Hodgson and her husband Rick of McGregor. Cherished grandfather of Jessica”
Barbara Barr Lawson
LAWSON…..Peacefully, at home with her family on Friday, June 29, 2007, Barbara Barr Lawson, passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Ken Lawson (2000) and predeceased by her parents Albert and Hazel Cornish. Dear mother of Cathy Lawson and Elmer McGuire, John Lawson and his wife Elizabeth, Brian Lawson and Valerie Hamblin and Jane Murray and her husband Dan all of London, David Lawson and Rebecca Iwata of Coquitlam, BC and Susan deZwart and her husband Rob of Burnaby, BC. Cherished Gram” of Maggie”
