Marianne Azzopardi
elevated xSlY2 October 13, 1933 ~ February 19, 2026
elevated xSlY2 Visitation
Tuesday, February 24, 2025 from 5-8 p.m.
elevated xSlY2 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated xSlY2 Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
elevated xSlY2 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated xSlY2 Obituary
Born on October 1, 1933, in Cospicua Malta, to Spirio Micallef and Annie Micallef.
Marianne and her husband of 42 years, Sam Azzopardi, emigrated to Toronto, Canada when she was 25 years old and pregnant with their first child. Together, they built a new life and raised five children.
Her Catholic faith was a central part of her life. Marianne was an active member of her parish for 20 years, where she consistently volunteered her time in various ministries and church initiatives. She participated in multiple faith-based service trips focused on supporting underprivileged communities and sponsored numerous children internationally.
In addition, Marianne volunteered at several retirement homes, where she helped distribute communion and the word of God. But most importantly, she offered them companionship and conversation.
Throughout life’s challenges of surviving wartime Malta, emgrating to a new country, and raising five children, her faith remained a steady source of strength. She believed that most problems could be solved with prayer — or, in her kitchen, with a cup of tea.
Marianne is lovingly remembered by her five children: Anne (Robert), Don (Katherine), Tony (Rique), Martin (Melissa), and David, her 15 cherished grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Her bond with her grandchildren was especially dear to her heart. She had a unique bond with each one — a love so evident that every year brought the spirited family debate: “Who does Nanna spend Christmas with this year?”
A trailblazer well ahead of her time, Marianne believed deeply in the strength and independence of women. She encouraged education and perseverance, always teaching by example what women can accomplish.
Marianne leaves behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, service, and love. Her life was a testament of devotion to God, to her community, and above all, to her family. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered in the prayers, traditions, and love she so carefully nurtured in all of us.
Sincerest condolences to the Azzopardi family .
Your mother was an amazing person .
Marianne was a special part of St. Patrick’s parish. She was a true blessing to us.
Our sincere sympathy to all the family.
A wonderful woman who dedicated her
life to her family, faith and helping others
A gentle and loving lady.
May she rest in eternal peace
We are saddened to hear of Marianne’s passing, she was an amazing and prayerful lady. She was a source of Joy to those who knew her. Our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family. May she rest in peace!
Kay and Patrick Booker
Deepest condolences to all the family from us all.
Deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the family.
You were an inspiration to us Marianne.
Always ready to help us and anyone needing help.
We’ll keep you in our prayers.
May you rest in Peace.
Love
mario and Frida.
I recall Marianne as a truly spiritual and outgoing person. She was a devoted advocate for Divine Mercy, and her faith shone through everything she did. Her presence touched many lives, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.