Augusto Cantera
elevated n8thC August 2, 1932 – December 19, 2025
elevated n8thC Visitation
Monday, December 22, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated n8thC Funeral Mass
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30 am – Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation (located inside the funeral home)
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated n8thC Visitation will be held in the morning before the funeral Mass on Tuesday December 23, 2025 from 9:00 – 10:00 am
elevated n8thC Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery – St. Anthony’s Mausoleum
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated n8thC Obituary
elevated n8thC It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Augusto Cantera on December 19, 2025, at Humber River Hospital, at the age of 93. Born on August 2, 1932, in Civitaretenga, L’Aquila, Italy, Augusto was the cherished son of Alfredo and Maria Cantera.
elevated n8thC Beloved husband of 66 wonderful years to Dina, Augusto was a devoted family man whose love and guidance will forever be treasured. He was the loving father of Maria (David), Laura (Leneo), Vittoria (Dario). Proud Nonno to Andrew (Zuleika), Stephen (Caryn), Olivia (Francesco), Daniela (Francesco), Cristina (Azem), Maia, and Matteo, and Bisnonno to little Alessandro.
elevated n8thC He was a dear brother to Leosina, Nicola, Vincenza, Giannina, Romolo, Pasquale, Vittoria, Loreta, and Anna Maria.
elevated n8thC Augusto’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering love touched everyone who knew him. He found peace in nature and joy in the outdoors, especially when working with his hands. He will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of his extended family and friends. His memory will live on in the stories we share and the love he gave so freely.
elevated n8thC Your thoughts, prayers, and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.
elevated n8thC Those wishing to honour Augusto may consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Our deepest condolences to the Canterà family. We feel fortunate to have known him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Leneo, Laura and family, my deepest condolences to you at this sad time. Take comfort in the fact your father/father-in-law had a long life. May his memory be a blessing.
Maria, we are deeply saddened by the passing of your father. He was a wonderful man, and we feel honoured to have known him as part of our extended family. Our hearts go out to the Cantera family.
Leneo, Laura and family, my sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. May the memories you have be cherished and bring you comfort now and when you find yourselves thinking of him.
Zio Augusto, you have been missed so deeply the instant we heard the unthinkable news and will forever. You were the kindest, most gentle man we’ve ever known. Thinking of Zia Dina and all your daughters, grandchildren, great grandchild and all their families and spouses in this time of great sorrow.