elevated SrEFq October 9, 1951 – January 4 2026
elevated SrEFq Visitation
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated SrEFq Funeral Mass
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 am
The Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation – Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated SrEFq Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery – St. Anthony’s Mausoleum
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated SrEFq Obituary
elevated SrEFq It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ivana Santarsia. God called Ivana on Sunday January 4, 2026 and she passed away peacefully at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, with her family by her side.
elevated SrEFq Beloved wife of Giovanni. Loving mother of Paolo (Julie), Anthony (Teresa) and Giani (Christina). Adored Nonna of Francesca, Giulianna, Valentina, Eleonora, Luca, Rocco and Leo.
elevated SrEFq Ivana’s legacy is one of strength, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to Family helping others in whatever way she could. She will be deeply missed and warmly remembered by her extended family and friends, both in Canada and in Italy.
elevated SrEFq You are invited to share your loving memories and condolences below on the wall of this website.
elevated SrEFq May she find eternal rest and peace.


Le piú sentite condoglianze alla famiglia Santarsia Giovanni per la perdita della cara Ivana dalla famiglia Chito Giuseppe-Santarsia Chiara.
Dear Zia,
My heart is heavy as I write this, but it is filled with so much love and gratitude for you. You were my dear, sweet aunt—someone I looked up to and admired more than I can put into words. Your kindness, warmth, and gentle strength shaped me in ways I will carry for the rest of my life.
Thank you for the love you gave so freely, for the lessons you taught without even trying. You made the world feel brighter just by being in it.
I will miss you deeply, but I find comfort knowing that your spirit, your laughter, and your love live on in my heart. You will always be a part of me.
With all my love,
Nancy ❤️
I’m very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family.
Cara Ivana,
Il tuo ricordo rimarrà con noi, nei I nostri cuori. Che tu possa ora riposare in pace, libera da ogni sofferenza. Riposa in serenità. 🌹
À la famiglia, vi siamo vicini con tutto il cuore in questo momento di immenso dolore. Vi abbracciamo con affetto e vi teniamo nelle nostre preghiere. 🙏
Con amore,
Francesco e Paola Giordano
Cara Ivana,
Il tuo ricordo rimarrà con noi, raccolto nel silenzio del cuore. Che tu possa ora riposare in pace, libera da ogni sofferenza.
Alla famiglia,
Vi siamo vicini con tutto il cuore in questo momento di dolore. Vi abbracciamo con affetto e vi teniamo nelle nostre preghiere.
Con amore,
Francesco e Paola Giordano 🙏
We are so sorry for your loss Giovanni and all the Santarsia family!
Our deepest condolences to you all. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.