In Memoriam

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of George Venckus (Props/Set Dec/Greens Member) on February 15, 2026.

A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday (April 11, 2026) at Mezes on the Danforth, 456 Danforth Ave, Toronto, starting at 1PM. 

Please see his obituary here. 

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of David Charles (Props/Set Dec/Greens Member) on March 5, 2026.

Please see a link to his obituary here.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Dave Rowsell (Transportation Member) on March 8, 2026.

Please see a message below from Dave’s wife: 

Dave Rowsell (Rosie) has received his wings on Sunday, March 8, surrounded by all his loved ones.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Dave Roswell (Rosie) on Sunday, March 15, from 1 pm – 6 pm at Burlington Legion, 828 Legion Road, Burlington. 

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Mari Laughlen (Props/Set Dec/Greens Member) on February 27, 2026. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 5, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket.   

Please see the link to her obituary here.  

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Peter Sutherland (Construction Member) on January 18, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, both on Zoom and in person. Doors open at 2PM and the service will begin around 2:30PM for an approximate 40-minute program. Information regarding the location and Zoom link will be shared with those who RSVP. For details and to RSVP, please contact Tracy at benefits@iatse873.com.

Please see the link to his obituary here.