Today we honor and remember our Mother.
 
On behalf of our family, we are sharing with loved ones the passing of our Mother Edith Lenz on May 10th, 2021 just before her 81st birthday. Mom has been battling kidney disease for the past 6 years and fought hard to have this additional time with her family and friends. 
 
Edith leaves behind three children Roy Lamoureux, Richard Lamoureux and Teresa Cote. Also three grandchildren, Matthew Lum, Chantal Koster and Nicole Cote. This Year Edith became a Great Grandmother to Benjamin Lum-Gill and Brantley Koster. Edith has two daughters-in-law Trudi Lamoureux and Mary Lamoureux, as well as her Grandchildren’s spouses Harleen Lum-Gill and Corey Koster.  She also leaves behind her dear friends who have touched her world, and her heart, in immeasurable ways. 
 
Our family does not want this day to be sad but rather a celebration of her life, and we welcome those who knew, and loved her, to be a part of it. Her request is not to have a funeral, but a personal gathering of immediate family. She encourages those who cannot be there, to join with her in their moments of remembrance. Following Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place.
 
Mom will always be remembered for her generous spirit, sense of humor, silly playfulness, immeasurable strength, outspoken manner, honesty, fierce loyalty and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
 
Mom has lived a diverse life. She and our step father (Robert Lenz - deceased Aug 24, 2011) travelled the world, and enjoyed their time together. Edith and Bob were known far and wide by friends and customers who frequented Antiques at the Sawmill or kibitzed with them at auctions. They were a staple in their community. You could always find Mom antiquing, going to garage sales, attending Indian Pow Wows, collecting "Talking Earth Pottery" and Indian Baskets, going to dances, playing cards, and reading endlessly. But her favorite thing to do was spend time with family, and raise mischief, and fun, with friends.
 
She touched and enriched many lives throughout the years. To her family and friends she wants you to remember her love for you. She will miss seeing each of you which was the hardest part of her passage. She has kept each of you close in her heart and taken your memory with her. 
 
We will deeply miss all the amazing parts of her that made her so special.  We love you and will miss you Mom. You will always be close, a part of us, and tucked in our hearts.
 
Special thanks to the many doctors, nurses and personal support personnel at the Renal Clinic, and the LHIN, for their exceptional care and dedication. Your compassion, understanding and unwavering support helped hold Edith, and her family, up during the final stages of her journey. An additional thank you to CCAC and Tri-City Cremations Service for your care and going above and beyond to support our family .
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Edith's obituary notice on Facebook.

June 15, 1939 – April 29, 2021

​Passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with cancer. 

He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Deakins) and sons Paul and Christopher (Bridget) and grandchildren Mikayla and Ariel, as well as his brother Stephen (Judy).  Missed by his brothers- in- law Gary Prine (Brenda) and Wayne Prine and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his parents Joseph Heeley and Patricia Heeley (Hughes) of Cambridge.

Dan was a gifted artist and loved nature and would see beauty all around him. In his younger years he was a sportsman enjoying the outdoors in all seasons whether it was golfing, hunting, fishing, boating or just out walking taking in the scenery. He loved the challenge of cross word puzzles and spending weekly time with his closest friend playing cribbage.

Cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Research Society would be appreciated.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Dan's obituary notice on Facebook.

​ 1958 - 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mehran Alaee on April 28, 2021 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his partner Karen and daughter Jessica. He was a loving, supportive partner, father, brother uncle and a special Abu to Lucas.

Mehran loved life. He was genuine, giving, considerate and had a passion for the environment. He was always caring towards family, friends and colleagues alike. All difficult circumstances could be softened with his passion to cook and feed others.

Mehran was an expert in environmental mass spectrometry and a highly respected scientist with numerous international collaborations. Over the years, his research targeted some of the key challenges in the field of aquatic contaminants. His efforts will have a lasting impact and have helped to change Environment and Climate Change Canada policies and regulations. He also sat on several international scientific committees.

Mehran’s desire to carry on his environmental legacy led him to be an adjunct professor at various universities, where he mentored many students and post-docs over the years. Through them his passion for the environment will live on.

Mehran will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues. He has left this world a better place and those who knew him with an appreciation of his kindness and compassion.

Tributes in Mehran’s memory can be made to either Hamilton Out of the Cold or Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Mehran's obituary notice on Facebook.

1927 - 2021
 
Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener On Monday April 26, 2021 at the age of 94 years.
 
Born and lived his entire life in the City of Kitchener. Worked many years as a surveyor and at the University of Waterloo before retirement. Loved hockey (the Toronto Maple Leafs), fishing and coconut cream pie!!
 
Beloved husband of the late Mryna (nee Palm) (2016).  Loving father of Sandra Vizirtzoglou and her husband Nicolas, and of course, his beloved puppy, Zara, who he held in his final moments on earth. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Kyria and Hunter.
 
Predeceased by his 9 brothers and sisters .
 
Cremation has taken at his request.  A celebration life /private gathering will be held at a later date.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the local humane society as expressions of sympathy on behalf of his fur-baby, Zara.
 
Special thanks to the staff at Sunnyside Home – Riverside, for the care and kindness shown to us and especially to our father.  
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.  Please visit Erwin's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2021 at the age of 74.
 
Lovingly remembered by his wife Betty Creaser, children Karrie McIlwain (Steve), Jaime Jarvis and John Michael. Proud grandfather of Jordan McIlwain, Connor McIlwain and Evan Jarvis. Also survived by sisters Shirley Kuprenas and Marjorie Windley (Frank), nieces Stephanie Warner (Tod), Cindy Kuprenas and Sherrie Green, nephew Mark Windley and his great nieces and nephews. We will miss him dearly but his suffering has now ended.
 
John is predeceased by his parents Elsie and Jack Creaser.
 
John lived his life by the beat of his own drum and died the same way, his choice and his terms. John will be remembered for his generosity; he loved to give. Christmas was his favorite time of the year, a tree full of gifts and plenty for friends and neighbours too. He loved cooking for large family gatherings and many other occasions over the years. He was a Proud Life Member of the Kinsmen Club of Preston for which he volunteered for over 30 years and a current member of Kinsmen K40. Past accomplishments include President of Kinsmen Club of Preston, Deputy Governor, Vice Governor and District 1 Governor.
 
Cremation has taken place at his request. Burial service will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto at a later date. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
 
As expressions of sympathy, donations directly to the Ontario Lung Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Canada and Dying with Dignity Canada would be appreciated.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com.  Please visit John's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away at Innisfree House, Kitchener on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the age of 77.    

Beloved wife to Doug Ambrous (1990). Eleanor is survived by her four children, Pamela Mecrate, Lorraine Louden, Rob Mecrate and Richard Mecrate.  Eleanor had 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren of whom will miss her terribly.  Eleanor will be deeply missed by her best friend, Yvonne Quigley.

Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Innisfree House or Alzheimer’s Society as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be made to www.tricitycremations.com  or 519-772-1237. Please visit Eleanor's obituary notice on Facebook.

​Passed away peacefully at St. Andrew’s Terrace, Cambridge on April 23, 2021 at the age of 92 years.
 
She was the loving mother to Kevin (Kathy), grandmother to Mandy and Michelle. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of nearly 71 years Gordon Shepley, in 2018 and her sons Larry Shepley (Lori) in 2018 and Todd Shepley in 1958.
 
She was also predeceased by her parents Joseph Sands and Carrie Sands (nee Nahdee) as well as many brothers, brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.
 
Josephine was born August 13, 1928 in Wallaceburg, ON, a Walpole Island band member, and a residential school survivor. Growing up in the area, this is where she married the love of her life, Gordon Shepley. Worked many jobs, but her passion was flower arranging and interior decorating. She loved curling and was proud to have many bonspiel wins.
 
Special thanks to the great staff at St. Andrew’s Terrace for the exceptional, compassionate care she received.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Josephine's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at the age of 76.

Born in Monkton, Ontario, son of the late Muriel Clara George (Yantzi) and Floyd Frederick Burchatzki.        

Jim grew up in Wellesley and New Hamburg, he graduated from WO and began an apprenticeship in sheet metal.  Also received his ticket in plumbing and gas fitting.  He owned and operated JB Services, a plumbing and heating business.

While recovering from an accident he went to university to obtain his teaching certificate and started to teach high school.  He taught in Burlington, KCI and Cameron Heights in Kitchener.

Jim coached high school hockey, Wilmot minor soccer and New Hamburg minor hockey and was very active in his children’s sports.

Jim had racing pigeons and always enjoyed riding his Harley.  

Loving father of Jeremy who predeceased him March 15, 2005, Shawn and his wife Sonya (Kraan) and Katie Gingerich and her husband Corey.

Very proud grandpa to Caitlyn, Abby and Owen Burchatzki, Ryan, Kyle and Tori Burchatzki and Hailey and Paige Gingerich.  Great grandpa to Calvin Balean.

Loving step-son of Glenn Yantzi who predeceased him August 29, 2019 and Debbie (Morrison) Yantzi.  His step-brother Aaron who predeceased June 29, 2006 and his step sister Tara Conkwright and her husband Andrew and their children Charlotte and Stella.

He is also fondly remembered by the Frank family and many nieces and nephews.
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Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.

​Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Jim's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 21st at the age of 83.
 
Born in Hespeler, where he lived all his life. Son of the late Marjorie (Wakeford) & Russel Seaton. Loving partner of Carol Zieman, Father of Rae (Margaret), Shelly (Claude) LeBlanc, and Brenda Seaton. Survived by siblings Margaret Schnare and his twin brother Douglas Seaton. Pre-deceased by siblings Bus, (Mabel), Ted (Ruth), Bruce (Ione), Jewel (Ed), Elma (Art), Wes, Grace (Don) and Jack (Marg). Survived by 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
 
Wib was an avid horse lover who spent many hours at the track, enjoying his passion.
 
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. There will be a Celebration of His Life at a later date due to Covid restrictions.

​Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com.

​December 5, 1966 – April 20, 2021
(54 years old)
 
With heavy hearts, we announce that Laura Mealine Jenkins passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. Laura had a short but fierce battle with cancer.
 
Laura leaves behind her best friend of 27 years, Brenda Rees. Proud and devoted mother of Alicia (Sean) Eagle and Natasha (Zachary) Rosenlund. Loving and doting “Mama” to Dalton and Tate Eagle and Deacon Rosenlund. Loving stepmother to Amanda, Jason and Nicole. Cherished daughter of Tom (Bonnie) and Barbara Spracklin. Dear sister to Thomas (Charlene) Spracklin. Loving Aunt to Thomas, Alanna and Brady.
 
Laura was employed as a screening officer at the Waterloo Regional Airport for 17 years.
 
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com.