Obituary of Edward Paul de Ryk

Suddenly on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 in his 43rd year. Beloved husband of Paula. Predeceased by his infant son Salvador (2014). Loving son of Margaret Tavani of Hamilton and Robert and Patricia de Ryk of London. Dear brother of Catherine-Jane (Darren) Arseneau of Whitby and Jennifer (James) Alderson of Bradford. Cherished by his niece and nephew, Caroline and Nathan Arseneau. Predeceased by his step-father Stan Tavani (2018). He is also survived by his stepsister, Melanie (John) Cooper and stepbrother, Joe (Anne) Cooper. Ed will also be deeply missed by his mother and father-in-law, Mariana and Octavio Guerra; brother-in-law, Jose Ignacio (Isabel), sister-in-law, Jimena; niece and nephews, Natalia, Santiago, Rafael and Mariano, as well as his extended family and many friends. He was a long-time supporter of the Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Group, making the 175 km annual walk to the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland for more than 20 years. Ed was an accomplished artist with an eye for the smallest detail. He enjoyed fishing and camping and keeping up with his nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 from 2:00–4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. GEORGE PARISH, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery to follow at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Ed’s memory are asked to consider the London Arts Council or the Arthritis Society.