Obituaries & Tributes
MariaLibera Ruggi
Jun 23, 2026
RUGGI, MARIALIBERA (née D’Amico) –Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Millennium Trail Manor, surrounded by the love of her family, in her 94th year. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Gabriele. A devoted mother to her four sons and three daughters-in-law, a proud and loving Nonna to eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren with…
Frances "Fran" Lee Worden
Jun 19, 2026
WORDEN, FRANCES LEE “Fran” – Peacefully, after a long illness, at Extendicare St. Catharines, surrounded by the love of her family in her 89th year. Fran is predeceased by her best friend and partner, Bob Culver in 2016. Proud Mom to Craig Worden (Kim), Cyndy Gall (John), Bruce Worden (Zeljka) and Debbie Sutor (Robert). Devoted…
Carolina Conte (Née Pirone, formerly Pizzacalla)
Jun 17, 2026
CONTE, CAROLINA (Née Pirone, formerly Pizzacalla) - Carolina passed away peacefully, with her three daughters by her side at Foyer Richelieu Long Term Care, on June 17, 2026 at the age of 88. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Francesco (1987). Loving mother of Susan DeCicco (Joe), Lucy and Loreto Tersigni, and Lily…
Irene Elizabeth Hamilton
Jun 5, 2026
HAMILTON, IRENE –Irene passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Northland Point in Port Colborne in her 99th year. Proud of her large family, that she raised on her own, Irene was the devoted mother to Carl, Gary (Marlene), Leo (Laurie), Vivian, Boyd (Debbie), Rick (Colleen)…
Vincenzo "Vince" Suraci
Jun 5, 2026
SURACI, VINCENZO “VINCE” – Peacefully, after a short illness, at Niagara Health – Niagara Falls Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2026, in his 80th year. Beloved Zio of Natale “Nat” Calabrese, Anita (Mario) Azzarello, and Mimi (the late Michael) Klim. Cherished great-uncle to Alicia (Steve) Auld, Anthony (Kadie) Azzarello, Andrew Klim, and Julia Klim, and…
Maria DiCostanzo
Jun 2, 2026
DiCOSTANZO, MARIA (née D'Epiro)- Peacefully, at Niagara Health Marotta Family Hospital on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, just after her 94th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Di Costanzo for 58 years. Dedicated mother of Robert (Tracy) DiCostanzo and Carmen (William) Bosnich. Nina to Jacob and Matthew. Maria is survived by her sisters-in-law Maria D’Epiro…
Carol Mae Roach
May 24, 2026
ROACH, CAROL MAE (née Hollands) - Peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, May 24, 2026 just weeks after celebrating her 95th birthday. Carol is now reunited with her beloved husband Donald Roach (2010).Loving Mother of Michael and Colleen, Kevin and Denise, Mark and Syl, Brian and Lynne, Karen and Tony Citrigno, and…
Jennifer Lynn Shallip
May 22, 2026
SHALLIP, JENNIFER LYNN - Surrounded by her family, Jen gained her angel wings on May 22, 2026 at the Marrotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines. Jen was in her 41st year, and is now reunited with her mom, Lorraine Smith and nephew, Aidan Daniels in heaven.Her struggle is finally over. Jen is survived by her…
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Brooks
May 18, 2026
BROOKS, ELIZABETH “LIZ” ANN (Née Sacco) – Peacefully, with her family by her side at Tufford Manon on Monday, May 18, 2026, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Cliff. Devoted mother to Carol (Les) Gann, Duke (Linda) Brooks, and predeceased by her daughter Linda (Gerald) Perras. Loving Nana to Lisa, Cyndi (Kevin),…
Trent Roland Brookes
May 17, 2026
TRENT ROLAND BROOKESFebruary 20, 1939 – May 17, 2026It is with profound sadness that the family of Trent Roland Brookes announce his passing at home with his beloved wife by his side.Trent will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his wife, daughter, his four grandchildren,…