Veronica Kovacs

This service will also be livestreamed on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 12:30 p.m., at http://smclive.ca

Kovacs, Vera. Passed peacefully on October 14, 2022 at Gibson Long Term Care. Beloved wife of the late Tibor, loving mother of Peter and Maureen Stricker, and Shirley and the late Eliot Benson. Cherished Mama of Jonathan and Adrienne, Jeffrey and Lori, Danielle, Lianne and Joseph, and Jeffrey and Caroline, and Great Grandmother of Samuel, Austin, and Penelope. She will forever be in our hearts. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Ontario at 416-967-5900.

Following the interment, family and friends are invited to 113 Lyndhurst Drive, Thornhill. Shiva begins following the holiday of Simchat Torat daily from 1-5pm and 6:45-9pm. Evening services at 7:00 pm. Concludes Friday morning October 21st.

Date of Death: Friday, October 14, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: 19 Tishrei

Date of Funeral: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Time of Funeral: 12:30 PM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside service

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Community section, 10953 Dufferin St., Maple

Shiva Details: Please see above

Message of Condolence

Posted on 15.10.2022 - 9:02 PM

Neal & Esther Sommer

Dear Shirley and family - you have suffered too much loss. May your memories of your mother and grandmother bring you only comfort and warmth.

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Posted on 15.10.2022 - 9:03 PM

Melanie Rosenblum and Howard Abraham

Dear Shirley and Family- our heavy hearts are heavier yet. There are no words. Our deepest sympathies to you all, and may you be sustained by your good memories.

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Posted on 15.10.2022 - 9:23 PM

Jeff and Lori Stricker

We are so very sorry for you loss. Grandma lived a long and amazing life and will be missed dearly. You are all in our thoughts. We love you all! Jeff & Lori

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Posted on 15.10.2022 - 10:50 PM

Arlene Solomon

Dear Shirley and family, I have no words to say except that you and your family have been through so much - and I hope the love and kindness that people feel for you is a comfort. We know for sure that the stories you tell about your mom are wonderful…… more hugs and love, Arlene, Elenna, Lindy & Brian

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Posted on 15.10.2022 - 10:53 PM

Arlene Solomon

Dear Shirley and family, You and your family have been through so much - and I hope the love and kindness that people feel for you is a comfort. We know for sure that the stories you tell about your mom are wonderful…… more hugs and love, Arlene, Elenna, Lindy & Brian

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 12:24 AM

Rene Negin and Audrey Negin

Dear Shirley and Family, sending much love to you and your family during this tremendously sad time in your lives. May your mom's memory be for a blessing. Wishing you all long life.

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 2:09 AM

Dianne and Leon Ikka

Shirley and Family: Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. May your cherished memories continue to bring you comfort during this most difficult and trying time. Sending lots of love xo

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 4:28 AM

Kati, Gyuri

Drága Vera, nyugodj békében!! ❤❤

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 8:59 AM

Jonathan & Adrienne Stricker

Dear Shirley and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Vera lived an amazing life, and I also remember her mind over mantra too. I will always cherish the time I had with her over the years and all the stories and thoughts she had to tell. I hope all of your happy memories will bring you all comfort too. Love, Jonathan & Adrienne

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 9:31 AM

Judy Klein

Dear Shirley and Family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you. Shirley your mom was such a wonderful woman. I was lucky to know her. I remember when we were kids I would come to your house in Montreal and I always knew which house it was because you could hear the vacuum cleaner going. Shirley you were a joy to your mother all your life, and a huge comfort to her. Your mother was strong, hardworking, sweet, smart and a kind lady and I feel privileged to have know her. May she Rest In Peace 🙏

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 9:32 AM

Peter and Gilda Spitz

Dear Shirley and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I didn't know her well, but I did meet her a few times in Pine Villa on Eglinton, when my late mother-in-law, Inge Spitz, lived there as well. This is such a terribly sad time for everyone in your family, and we send our love and best wishes.

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 12:01 PM

Mark n Sylvia Wardinger

Our condolences to you and your family through these trying times. Our thoughts are with you. She will be missed.

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 12:45 PM

Judith Horvath

My sincerely condolences to you and your family. It is very hard to loose a mother, for you it’s especially difficult after the recent loss of you beloved husband. All my thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 1:21 PM

STANLEY KIRSHENBLATT

So sorry for your loss. I hope you have only nachas for many years to come

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 5:00 PM

Sharon & Keith Segal

Dear Shirley and family, these past few weeks have been very difficult ones but you are so surrounded by love. The kindness and loving attention you have given to your family is here now for you. You have always been there for your mother and your memories of your time together will give you comfort in the coming days.

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Posted on 16.10.2022 - 8:57 PM

Susan Winter

There is no words what to say . It’s too much tragedy one after the other . My love and sympathy be with You and with your kids and grandkids .

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Posted on 17.10.2022 - 11:35 AM

Nadia, Stan & Natalina

Dear Shirley and Family ❤ Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of you during this time of immense sadness. It has been such a difficult and emotional time for you all and we are thinking of you and sending lots of love and hugs. May your Mom rest in eternal peace 🙏❤

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Posted on 17.10.2022 - 5:13 PM

Brenda Bader and Philip Scheim

Dear Shirley and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. We wish you strength during this very sad time. May sweet memories always bring you comfort and peace. With heartfelt sympathy…Brenda and Phil

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Posted on 17.10.2022 - 8:26 PM

Susan Winter

I’m so sorry to hear that my friend passed away . I always had a fantastic time with Vera. She was very entertaining and funny . Somehow it was hit me hard . Long time I didn’t see her and the last time she was very viral. My deepest sympathy with U Shirley and of course with your family . All my love :Zsuzsi

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Posted on 28.10.2022 - 7:13 PM

Thomas Walder

Dear Pete, Shirley and family, My deepest condolences regarding your great loss. What a courageous woman she was as she escaped from the Russkies in Communist Hungary with only her young son Peter by her side.

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Posted on 12.11.2022 - 6:32 PM

Yvonne Svastal

My late mother. Katalin Farkas, and Veronica, were good friends. My mother admired Veronica’s intellect. They talked almost every day on the phone . I also had a chance to socialize with these two wonderful ladies who will be missed by many of us Please accept my sincere condolences Yvonne Svastal (Farkas)

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