elevated R5hHr December 3, 1938 ~ February 28, 2026
elevated R5hHr Visitation
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated R5hHr Funeral Mass
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated R5hHr Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Holy Trinity Mausoleum
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated R5hHr Obituary
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francesca Artuso on February 28, 2026 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family.
elevated R5hHr Francesca is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Paolo. She was a loving mother to Saverio (Monica), Vincenzo, and Antonio (Mena). She was a proud and a cherished Nonna to Maddalena, Paolo, Damiano, and Lorena, whose lives she touched with warmth, wisdom, and unconditional love.
elevated R5hHr Francesca will be remembered by her brothers Antonio (the late Maria), and Giuseppe (Carmela), and is now reunited with her dear siblings Pietro (Maria), Maria (Pietro), and Giulia (Rocco). She is also reunited with her late brother-in-law Angelo and will be remembered by her sister-in-law Caterina ( the late Antonio)
elevated R5hHr Francesca will be forever held in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. Her kindness and grace left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
elevated R5hHr In memory of Francesca donations, can be made to ShareLife.


My condolences to you and your family Tony, sorry about your loss….
hope you’re surrounded by the love of family and friends and that the memories you shared with your mother bring you comfort in the days ahead. May you find strength, peace, and gentle moments of reassurance as you navigate this difficult time.
Please know that my thoughts are with you, and I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May her soul rest in peace.
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss Tony. My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to the Artuso Family and Francesca’s extended family.
We will always remember her warm and gentle nature.
May Francesca RIP.🙏🕊️
My condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Tony.
Sorry for your loss, Tony. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I’m very sorry for your loss Tony. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.