Mirella Franke
elevated x3JiT November 29, 1937 ~ May 16, 2025
elevated x3JiT Visitation
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated x3JiT Funeral Mass
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated x3JiT Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated x3JiT Obituary
elevated x3JiT It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss we announce the peaceful passing of Mirella Franke (nee Battaglia) on May 16, 2025, at Mackenzie Health Hospital at the age of 87. Born on November 29, 1937 in Italy to parents Urbano and Amelia. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Heinz. Beloved mother of Richard (Beverley), Evelyna (Perry) and Rudy (Stella). Proud Nonna of Elizabeth, Natalie (Joe), Christian (Nicole), Alana (Lorenzo), Steven (Lisa), Julien (Ines). Adored bisnonna of Luca, Selena, Alessio, Domenic, Valentina, Pietro, Amelia, Nico, Leah, Anthony and Chloe. Mirella will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of her many extended family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
elevated x3JiT Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.
elevated x3JiT In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honour of Mirella Franke can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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We stand by you at this sad moment. Honored to have met Mirella, special and beloved woman. She will be remembered fondly in our hearts.
Adriana and Giorgio Cantiero, Marta, Letizia and families.
Beverley and Richard My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was an amazing woman. I hold our acquaintance very dear to my heart. My prayers are with you all.
Our sincere condolences to Reg, Cathey, and all of Mirella’s family.
As friends of Reg and Cathey, we had the-opportunity to meet Mirella on a few occasions over the years. She was such a beautiful lady on the inside and out!
Lois and Barry Delaforce
Mirella was a lovely caring lady. She will forever be remembered by my daughter and myself for her pizzella cookies. They were delicious and we were lucky enough she made some for us. Deepest sympathy for the family and extended family as she was a wonderful lady.
Evelina and The Family,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. I always remember her as a sweet lady with a beautiful smile.
May she Rest in Peace among the Angels
Tony & Carol De Bartolo & Family