Obituary of Carmela Colombo

Carmela Arlean Colombo was born June 11, 1970, in the city Toronto to Gioacchino Colombo and Rosaria Ada Colombo who were from Sicily. She attended Mary Ward High School in Scarborough where she grew up. She was a HR business analyst for Rogers and lived in Ajax Ontario with her dog, Milo and only child, Caleb.

Carmela was a devout Christian who attended prayer meetings weekly. She loved to paint, read and watch rom coms. She loved talking and spending time family and friends. She loved her job as an HR business analyst at Rogers and loved her coworkers even more. Carmela was an amazing human being who touched the hearts of many with her beautiful personality.

Carmela passed away on June 20, 2025 at 8:11pm after a long hard battle with cancer, Carmela persevered and stayed strong for years longer than doctors anticipated. She was a fighter and stayed joyful throughout her sickness. Even through the hardest of times she remained the kind, giving, authentic and smart person she always has been.

Carmela is survived by her son, Caleb Gaymes; her siblings, Marcello (Chris), Lorella (Winston), Tony (Dana); her nieces and nephews, Joey, Justin, Chelsea, Jessica, Ashley, Kristy, and Jeffrey; and her many great nieces and nephews.

Flowers or donations to Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital in Carmela's name are welcome.

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

19 We love because he first loved us."

- 1 John 4:16-19

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at De Stefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. L1J0C7. The Funeral Service will be on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home Chapel, followed by the burial at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. 

For those unable to attend in person, we invite you to view via Livestream by CLICKING HERE just prior to 11:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025.