Betty Margaret Stanek
elevated awnaP November 5, 1933 ~ August 7, 2026
elevated awnaP Visitation
Friday, August 14, 2026 from 1– 3 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated awnaP Funeral Mass
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated awnaP To Watch Mass Live
elevated awnaP Cremation
To take place at a later date
elevated awnaP Obituary
elevated awnaP It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the peaceful passing of Betty Margaret Stanek on August 7, 2026, at Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 92.
elevated awnaP Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Stanley Stanek. Devoted mother to Becky (Kumsal Obuz) and adored sister to Donnie (Cathy Clark). Predeceased by her big brother Laci and sisters Annie (Don Oldfield) and Helen (Bill Murray). She will also be fondly remembered by her dear friend Joanne Dean, daughter of best friend Laura Finch, as well as her extended family and many friends.
elevated awnaP Above all, Betty cherished her family and loved bringing everyone together. She was kind, gentle and generous, taking great joy in giving thoughtful gifts and making others feel special. Though social and warm, she was also a private person who deeply valued her close relationships.
elevated awnaP Betty had a lifelong love of bowling starting in the 1960s, and for many years served as treasurer of her team. She also enjoyed playing golf with her husband, friends and family. Theater dates and lunches with friends were always special events for her. She loved to laugh and treasured the friendships and memories she made throughout her life.
elevated awnaP Giving back was another important part of who Betty was. She volunteered and donated generously to multiple worthy causes both in her community and abroad. She nursed her dear husband Stan at home during his last, difficult illness, giving her all to be there for him.
elevated awnaP She had a special gift for making ordinary moments feel meaningful. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the memories, laughter, and love she shared will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.
elevated awnaP Betty lived a life defined by love, generosity, friendship, and family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
elevated awnaP The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
elevated awnaP As expressions of sympathy, donations to your local United Way would be much appreciated.
RIP
Dear Betty
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Dear Becky
May the love and support of family and friends help you to cherish your beautiful memories of your Mom ~ keeping them close in your heart forever. Heaven has gained a very special angel.
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Joanne & Wayne Dean
Our deepest condolences to Betty’s family. Betty was a dear friend of my Nana, Laura Finch, for many years, and my siblings and I grew up knowing her & tagged along to their bowling games & theatre shows. She was truly an extension of our family. I’ll always remember the friendship bead pins my sister and I made for her, & eventually convinced our brother to make one too, which she proudly wore on her golf shoes. We feel so lucky to have grown up with Betty and will always cherish the memories.
Becky and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Betty was such a wonderful friend to my husbands family and will be very missed. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love during this difficult time. ❤️
My condolences Becky and family
Betty was a truly special lady – lovely in so many ways, and always kind and generous.
I was lucky enough to be asked by Joanne to join the theatre gals when an opening came up. That was when I had the pleasure of getting to know Betty, and I was amazed by her strength, determination, and dedication to doing what she loved.
Betty always made an effort to stay in touch, sending birthday and Christmas cards to let her theatre gals know she was thinking of them. At Christmas, Betty would go out of her way to give us something special, touching our hearts with her thoughtfulness and generosity. Those gifts will now hold even more meaning and bring back sweet memories of the times we all shared.
God bless you, Betty🙏
May you rest in peace
You will be missed and lovingly remembered 🩷
~Anne~
My sympathies to Becky and family.
Betty was an amazing lady, who was very generous and thoughtful. When my dear friend, Jo, invited me to join the theatre gals, I had the pleasure of meeting Betty.She always looked beautiful from head to toe, and often dressed in pink, her favourite colour on theatre days. It was always special spending together time and catching up at lunches before show time.
Betty always sent birthday cards, and gave us very thoughtful Christmas gifts, that we will always treasure.
Betty was a very caring, considerate and compassionate person, who will be greatly missed by all those lucky enough to know her.💕
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Betty was such a wonderful, bright light, and I will always cherish the special lifelong friendship she shared with my nana. Sending all my love, strength, and comfort to your family during this difficult time
I will always remember Aunt Betty as a wonderful gentle person, whose laugh I loved to hear along with my mom’s and Aunt Helen.
No doubt they are giggling together in heaven.
To Becky and beloved friends and family, may you find comfort in holding the memories you have created close to your heart.
Dear Becky , family members and friends of Betty my deepest condolences to all . Betty was such a loving and caring good friend to my mom Louise S. For many many years the two of them go way back . May they reminisce and bowl together happily as they loved . Thank you Betty for being there always for us and a beautiful friend . Rest in Peace may Our Lord comfort all who knew Betty . ✝️ Love Carol (Louise ‘s daughter )