Maria Leida Santoro
elevated 0N7x8 April 10, 1936 ~ June 23, 2026
elevated 0N7x8 Visitation
Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
elevated 0N7x8 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 0N7x8 Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
elevated 0N7x8 Entombment
Westlawn Cemetery
elevated 0N7x8 Cranbrook, British Columbia
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elevated 0N7x8 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Leida Santoro with family by her side on June 23, 2026, in Newmarket Ontario Southlake Hospital. Beloved mother, Nonna, Bisnonna, sister, and a zia. Maria Leida was born, the fifth of six children. Leida was born on April 10 1936 in Rapolla Potenza Italy. She married Franceso She will be deeply missed and remembered by her children: daughters Margaret (Santoro) Salvatori and son-in-law Vince Salvatori; and Rosa Santoro and son-in-law Danny Santoro; two grandchildren Paul Santoro and his wife Leanna Alicandri and Carmela Santoro-Taylor and her husband Matthew Taylor and, great-grandchildren: Gabriella Taylor, Marc Santoro, Michael Santoro and Julianna Taylor.
elevated 0N7x8 She was predeceased by her beloved husband Francesco Santoro, sisters Elsa Rapone, Rosasina Roberti. Maria Leida is survived by her two sisters Dorina Ricciardo Tirico and Maria (brother in- law) Moccia.
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elevated 0N7x8 After the passing of her beloved husband in 2011 Maria Leida relocated to the Aurora Ontario to be closer to her family.
elevated 0N7x8 We will always treasure the wonderful memories and the happy times we spent together. Mom, Nonna, and Bisnonna we will miss you immensely
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elevated 0N7x8 In memory of Maria Leida the family would appreciate donations made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation
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Our deepest condolences to you all, Zia will never be forgotten and always loved we will miss her so much ♥️
I love you sooooooooo very much Mom and miss you with all of my heart ❤️.
My deepest condolences for your loss.
Margaret , Rosa and families…..We are truly sorry for you all in the loss of your dear beautiful mom , Nonna , and our friend She’s now pain free and at peace with your father . You are all in our thoughts and prayers !!! Love you all !! ❤️
Dear Margaret Vincent Rosa Danny and families our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Condolences 🙏
Renato Adele Julian and Angela Pace
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Margaret & Vince, Rosa & Danny and to Zia Leida’s beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Zia was very proud of her family and loved you all dearly. May all the happy memories you shared together bring you some peace during this difficult time. Zia will be at peace now with Zio and families in heaven.
Love and hugs always Rita, Carlo, Joseph & Jessica
My deepest condolences to your family . It is always hard to lose someone you love.
My deepest condolences to you, Margaret, Vince, Rosa, Danni and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Your beautiful mother is now in peace.
Cherish the memories forever. Take care.
Rachele, Charlie & family xxxxxx
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss, and will miss seeing your mom on the front porch, she would always smile and waive over to us. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we are sending you love, strength, and our deepest condolences. With love from our family to yours. Lori and Steve.
Deepest condolences to Margaret, Rosa and families. Your mom was such a nice lady that will be missed.
Sending you our love and deepest condolences. Your mom was so sweet and such a joy to talk to. We’ll miss our front porch conversations❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love Frank and Ruth
(And Willow who especially loved sitting with your mom)
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother.
May loving memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
She was a very thoughtful and loving lady.
Dear Carmela and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Nonna. I am keeping you, your family and especially your mom in my prayers. Mom’s/Nonna’s are very special. I hope your beautiful memories, pictures and recipes will keep her in your hearts forever.
Hugs,
Anna
So many beautiful memories of your mom and dad. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom.
Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. Will miss Leida on the front porch. We had good laughs.
We were at Santa Maria church in Calabria at the time of the viewing. Said a prayer