Ornella Ilaria Panziera (nee Guizzo)
elevated IANS7 October 7, 1941 ~ March 6, 2026
elevated IANS7 Visitation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated IANS7 Funeral Mass
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated IANS7 Click Here to Watch the Funeral Mass Livestream
elevated IANS7 Interment
Beechwood Cemetery
7241 Jane St, Concord, ON L4K 1A7
elevated IANS7 Obituary
A loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister passed away peacefully. Deeply devoted to her family, especially children and grandchildren. Known for her gregarious nature, humour, wit, generosity and love. Ornella was passionate for her flower garden, summering at her vacation home in Italy and trips to the beaches near Venice.
elevated IANS7 She is survived by her husband Luigi, children Simone, Edoardo and Elena, her sisters Mirella and Graziela and her eight grandchildren.
elevated IANS7 Donations are accepted on her behalf to the York Region Alzheimer’s Society.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Never easy. I lost both parents not that long ago. And no matter how old they are it is never easy.
Sending my dearest condolences to you and your family.
Thank you for sharing Brian. My mom’s passing has devastated me.
Simone and Family,
Truly sorry for the loss of your mother.
Sending my condolences from Vancouver to you and your entire family.
Memories of the people that we love and respect the most are the legacy that lives on in each of us!
Thank you so much for your well expressed kindness Sam.
Dear Simone, Paul and I are sending you the tightest and warmest of embraces. We both know how hard this is and we hope that in the midst of the pain, you can find solace in all the beautiful moments that stay with you forever. Our deepest condolences friend… may God give you much peace.
Thank you Carmen and Paul for your endearing love and kind words.
To Elena and John. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words.
Elena & John