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Viorel Stefan

March 16, 2019

With heavy hearts, we share the sudden loss of Viorel. Beloved husband of Mihaela for 41 years. Dearest father of Raluca Alexandra. Predeceased by his brother (Horia) and his sister (Ileana). He will be dearly missed by many family members in Romania, who unfortunately cannot be here in person, but share their grief with us and by the many friends he made over the last 24 years in London, Ontario. We are at a loss for words that could fully describe his kindness, generosity, love and devotion to his family. He was endlessly curious about the world around him, from the random wandering ducks in the backyard, to the latest tennis scores or political news. He was passionate about Romania, and was always excited at the prospect of a visit ‘home’, where the familiar sights and faces brought joy to his heart. Most of all, he was generous – with his love, his smile, his time. We will miss him every day of our lives. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, from 16:00 ~ 19:00, with prayers at 16:00 at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 13:00, at the HOLY CROSS ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 47 Adelaide Street South. Interment at WOODLAND CEMETERY, 493 Springbank Drive, London. A meal to bid him goodbye will follow the interment, also being held at the Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Viorel are asked to consider the Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church, which will be used towards helping poor families in Romania. 

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~ Emergency Physicians Group

Dragele noastre Mihaela si Raluca, Suntem cu inima si gandul bun alaturi de voi si va impartasim durerea legata de plecarea lui Viorel catre Domnul. Avem atatea amintiri frumoase adunate intr-un sfert de veac de prietenie cu voi si ne vom aminti intotdeauna cu mare drag de timpul petrecut impreuna cu Viorel - ce mult am vrea sa fi avut mai mult si sa ne fi bucurat mai mult! Am pierdut un prieten apropiat, bun si foarte drag si-i vom simti enorm lipsa. 'Our heart is in the coffin there with Viorel and we need time till it comes back to us'. Ne rugam la Bunul Dumnezeu sa-i odihneasca sufletul lui Viorel in pace, lumina si fericire pentru vecie si sa-l aseze langa parintii si fratii pe care i-a iubit asa de mult. Dumnezeu sa va aiba in paza si pe voi si sa va dea sanatate si taria de a indura cat mai usor lipsa lui Viorel. God bless you.

~ Georgeta & Radu Ciobanu

Sincere condoleante familiei! D-nul Viorel a fost un om deosebit, ne va lipsi tuturor celor ce l-am cunoscut ! Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace!

~ Emilia & Vali Potra

Sincere condoleante familiei indurerate! Amintirile noastre petrecute cu Viorel vor ramine in inimile noastre pentru totdeauna. Dumnezeu sa-l ierte si sa-l odihneasca in liniște si pace!

~ Nicky si George Brezeanu

Words cannot adequately express our sadness for the loss of Viorel. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mihaela, Alexandra and their family. May the comfort of God help you all through this difficult time.

~ Domenico, Federica and Roberta Santoro

Primeste sincerele noastre condoleante pentru pierderea celui drag cum a fost Viorel. Rugaciunile mele sunt alaturi de tine si Raluca. Dumnezeu sa il binecuvanteze pe el si pe toti cei care trec prin acest moment dureros.Va ramane mereu acelasi Viorel in inimile noastre. Cu toti regretam acest lucru si simtim pierderea lui. Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace.

~ Simona and Horatiu Muresan

Odihneste-te in pace prieten drag. Ai plecat dintre noi dar in gandul si in inima noastra vei ramane mereu viu. Fie ca Dumnezeu sa te aseze de-a dreapta lui pentru a putea veghea de sus asupra Mihaelei si Ralucai, si pentru a le da puterea de a trece peste aceasta mare durere. Dumnezeu sa te odihneasca in pace dragul nostru Viorel. Mihaela and Raluca remember that you are not alone... We are always here for you. Nelu, Iuliana & Ciprian

~ Fam. Ostap

My deepest condolences to you, Mihaela and Alexandra. May you find strength in this difficult time.

~ Linda Gowman

Ne pare foarte rău, Dumnezeu sal ierte pe Domnul Viorel și voi sa trăiți și să-l pomeniti. Un om cu inima mare care a plecat la Domnul foarte devreme. Condoleantele noastre!

~ Ala,Alexandra and Slava

You Viorel left behind all your dear ones to answer Almighty's Call, but many-many wonderful memories of special times together shall be ours to treasure ! Rest in Peace surrounded by the love of those who shared in your generosity, your laughter, your nice stories about your Granny... Dear Mihaela, Raluca and family, we are here to alleviate your grief and to strengthen you for the days to come...

~ Aldona, Paul and Children

Un gand pios si o lumanare aprinsa pentru domnul Viorel, un om deosebit pe care l- am stimat si pretuit mult. Dumnezeu sa- l odihneasca in pace! Doamna Mihaela si Raluca va rog primiti sincerele noastre condoleante!

~ Angela si Alexandru Vanca

Cu adanca durere si tristete am aflat vestea trecerii in nefiinta a dragului nostru prieten Viorel. Amintirea lui va ramane vesnic in inimile noastre. Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace si lumina si sa le dea putere si intarire Mihaelei si Ralucai in aceasta grea incercare. Noi vom fi mereu alaturi de ele. Vesnica lui pomenire . Nick si Mariuca Molotiu.

~ Molotiu Nick si Mariuca

Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Viorel. I had the pleasure of bringing Viorel into the Dana team and worked with him for over 20 years both in St Thomas and then Chatham. I will always remember his smile and love of life.

~ Mark Boogemans

On behalf of ETBO Tool and Die and the entire Borm family, we offer our condolences to Mihaela and Alexandra. I worked with Viorel at a supplier level since his first day on the job until his last. We had many good laughs, good meals of pork chops with bread, his favorite, and I received many history lessons, a passion of his I got to follow the growing up of Alexandra and her progression in the medical field. He loved her very much and always beamed with pride when speaking of his family. He is a colleague and a friend and he will be missed.

~ Etienne Borm

Dumnezeu sa-l primeasca la El si sa-i dea odihna vesnica! A plecat un Om bun... Condoleante familiei ramase! Regret profund, Laura si Hari

~ Laura si Hari Klein

Condoleante familiei indurate. Bunul Dumnezue sa te odihneasca in pace draga Viorel, vei ramane mereu in amintirea noastra.

~ Carmen si Doru Bratu

Sincerele noastre condoleanţe pentru pierderea celui drag. Ne vom aminti mereu de el cu căldură. Dumnezeul să îl binecuvinteze pe el şi familia îndurerată

~ Edith și Radu

Suntem cu sufletul alături de voi, Mihaela si Raluca. Fie ca suferinÈ›a provocată de plecarea neaÈ™teptată a unui soÈ› È™i tată bun să fie alinată de amintirile pe care le-aÈ›i acumulat de-a lungul anilor în care Viorel a vegheat asupra voastră. PurtaÈ›i-l în gând È™i inimă, È™i rugaÈ›i-vă, aÈ™a cum vom face È™i noi, să ajungă într-un loc liniÈ™tit în care sufletul să i se odihnească în pace.

~ Mariana si Mircea Ionescu

Sincerele noastre condoleante pentru pierderea lui Viorel, un Om deosebit, drag familiei si prietenilor. Va ramine vesnic in amintirea noastra, Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace. Iar pentru voi familia, draga Mihaela si Raluca sa aveti taria sa mergeti inainte si Dumnezeu sa va binecuvinteze.

~ Familia Florin si Rodica Bogolea

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mihaela and her family now. May God give you strength and peace during this very difficult time. Ne vom aduce mereu aminte de jovialitatea si bunatatea D-nului Viorel. Dummezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace.

~ Claudia si Dragos David

Sincere Condoleante! Ne rugam ca bunul Dumnezeu sa-i odihneasca sufletul in pacea eterna!

~ Ramona si Calin Lucan

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~ Nina Moreira

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~ Christopher Arneill

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~ Matthew Heffer

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~ Jim Robinson

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~ Minhwan Kwon

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this very difficult time. May his soul rest in peace. Hugs, Steph

~ Steph Puscalau

Sincere condoleante familiei indurerate! A fost un om deosebit, saritor sa ajute intotdeauna, un bun vecin si prieten. Dumnezeu sa il ierte si sa il odiheasca in pace!

~ Fam Tiba

Dear Mihaela, My heart felt condolences for passing of your husband and I am very sorry for your loss.

~ Ali Amiri

Sincerele noastre condoleanţe pentru pierderea unui on minunat. Dumnezeul să îl binecuvinteze pe el şi pe ţoţi cei care trec prin acest moment dureros.

~ Radu si Carmen Ionescu

Viorel touched so many lives for the good. We are very grateful we had the chance to know him and extremely saddened by the news of his death. Dear Mihaela and Raluca, We're wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. We are all very sorry for your loss and we're thinking of you at such difficult time. Dumnezeu sa-l ierte pe bunul Viorel si sa-l odihneasca acolo unde dreptii se odihnesc. Sincere condoleante.

~ Gabi & Vali Puscalau

Dear Mihaela and Raluca, Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kate will surely miss her soccer buddy.

~ Sean & Shari Power

Viorel was one of the nicest people I have ever worked with. He was always happy to help others and a pleasure to talk with. His love and respect for animals was very important to him. At work we would have strays visit us and Viorel would always try to keep them safe. I am honoured to have known him. Rest in peace my friend.

~ Doug Peel

Viata este efemera, dar amintirea unei persoane dragi ramâne. Suntem cu voi in aceasta tragedie. Condoleante sincere si intristate ! Peter & Lia G.

~ LIa Grigoras

Dear Mihaela, Ajay and I are saddened by Viorel's passing away. Our heart-felt condolences and prayers are for you and Raluca at this difficult time.

~ Mita Ray

Rest in peace , Viorel! Condolences to the ones left behind! May the thought he's at peace, keep you consoled.

~ Fam Gorgan

Am aflat cu durere în suflet de vestea mortii neasteptate care ne-a socat si ne-a lasat fara cuvinte, care sa poata alina durerea si treistetea prin care treceti acum draga Mihaela si Raluca. Dumnezeu sa il odihneasca . Sincere condoleanţe!

~ Albano si Nina Moreira

Dear Mihaela, please accept our sincere condolences for the death of your amazing husband. We know that this time is really tough for you, as you've not only lost your partner you've also lost your best friend. Your husband, Viorel, was a wonderful man, and he will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Viorel!! Gabi si Miti Radu

~ Gabi si Miti Radu

"How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts." Dear Mihaela and Raluca please accept our heartfelt condolences. Radu si Laura

~ Radu si Laura Quint

Rest in peace among angels. In this moments of great sadness God be with your family. We are shocked as we lost a huge supporter of the London Romanian Community's wellbeing. We will miss his kinds words and smart humor.

~ Fam Totolici

Dear Mihaela, please accept my sincere condolences for the death of your husband. Thinking of you in this difficult times. RIP Viorel. Hugs Irma

~ Irma Molnar

Sincere condolences to your family on the passing of Viorel. I had the pleasure of working with Viorel for 15+ years at Dana. He was a good teacher and mentor to myself and other co-workers. I usually learned something new and interesting from Viorel everyday! He will forever be missed. PS.. Viorel would be happy to know that the Mother duck has returned again this year to the bushes just outside the window beside his old desk, she just came back and laid her eggs this weekend.

~ Christopher Arneill

Viorel's g00d heart has stopped beating , but his good soul will go to heaven. We will never forget him being a very kind, patient, and helpful person. May God give him eternal rest, bless and comfort you Mihaela and Raluca during this great suffering and pain. Sincere condolences !

~ Marta & Ion Paladi

We are so very saddened by the sudden passing of Viorel. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you Mihaela, Raluca and your family at this very difficult time.

~ JoAnne and Mario Schembri

Primirea vestii despre neasteptatul deces al lui Viorel ne-a amutit si indurerat profund..Am fost prieteni de foarte multi ani,am petrecut multe evenimente de familie impreuna si ne-am bucurat de optimismul si voia buna pe care o crea in jurul sau...Ne va lipsi tuturor celor care l-am cunoscut si nu-l vom uita prea usor ...D-zeu sa-l odihneasca in pace,iar Mihaelei si Ralucai le dorim taria si puterea de a trece peste o astfel de incercare...Din inima: Sincere condoleante!

~ Corneliu si Rodica Lazar

Draga Mihaela È™i Raluca, primiÈ›i condoleanÈ›ele noastre cele mai sincere. Suntem cu gândul la voi È™i ne rugam sa aveÈ›i puterea sa treceti peste aceasta durere neaÈ™teptata. Dumnezeu sa îl odihneasca pe Viorel. Cu multă dragoste È™i durere in suflet, Daniela È™i Bidi

~ Daniela și Bidi Ionescu

Sincerele noastre condoleanțe, Mihaela și Raluca. Cu mare durere am primit vestea trecerii la cele veșnice a lui Viorel. A fost un om deosebit, gata mereu să-și ajute semenii. Știm ce înseamnă pierderea soțului și tatălui într-o familie, o mare durere și tristețe. Fie ca bunul Dumnezeu să vă aline durerea și să vă întărească in aceste clipe, iar pe Viorel sa- l odihnească în pace.

~ Olimpia și Constantin Culinescu

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. We will remember Mr. Stefan for his kindness, generosity, wisdom and dedication to our Romanian community. Dumnezeu să-l odihneasca in pace. Corina și Valy Marochko

~ Corina & Valy Marochko

Sincere condoleante familiei indurerate. Dumnezeu sa-l ierte si sa-l odihneasca in pace! Carmen si Dan Sepetan

~ Dan sin Carmen Sepetan

Viorel a fost un om deosebit de inimos, dispus oricând să ajute pe cei din jur. Inima lui a cedat mult prea devreme lăsând în urmă un gol imens pentru cei din familie dar È™i pentru toÈ›i care l-au cunoscut. Dumnezeu să-l odihnească în pace! Mihaela È™i Raluca, vă rugăm să primiÈ›i sincerele noastre condoleanÈ›e. Suntem alături de voi cu gândul È™i cu rugăciunile noastre.

~ Jeni & Nicu Buliga

Dumnezeu sa-l primeasca in imparatia lui si sa-l odihneasca in pace. Grea pierdere pentru familie, prieteni si Comunitatea Romaneasca din London, Canada. Sa-i fie tarina usoara.

~ Valeriu si Mariana Ionescu

Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace! Mihaela si Raluca, suntem alaturi de voi in aceste grele momente. Nici in mometul de fata nu-mi vine sa cred ca Viorel nu mai este printre noi. Sincere condoleante!

~ Cristi si Crenguta Moglan

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