Zenobia De Santis

Zenobia De Santis, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on January 25, 1934, she is predeceased by her husband, Emilio De Santis, affectionately known as Em, her daughter Christine Nickalls, and her siblings Theo Ellery, Maud Dixon, Audrey Maxworth, and Creswell Ellery (Barbro). Zenobia is survived by her sons, Andres (Dawn) and Stefan, her son-in-law Graham Nickalls, and her brother George Ellery (Britha). She also leaves behind her extended family, including nieces, nephews, and many dear relatives and friends. Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Turner & Porter Funeral Home - Yorke Chapel, located at 2357 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S1P4. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, situated at 480 Rathburn Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C3S8. Following the service, a reception will be held at 1:30 PM at the Canadiana Restaurant, located at 5230 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9B1A8. Zenobia will be laid to rest at the Sanctuary Park Cemetery, 1570 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9P3C3. The family welcomes flowers and condolences in memory of Zenobia.