Audrey Lois Oja
Audrey Lois Oja
June 13, 1931 – July 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Lois Oja, age 94, in Mississauga.
Audrey was born in Fort William (Thunder Bay) Ontario and lived a full life, enjoying her family, friends and neighbours with a fulfilling career with the Bank of Montreal. She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years Elmer Oja, brother-in-law Eldon Oja and sister-in-law Jeanette Oja, niece Cathy Oja (Ben), nephew Conrad Oja (Kelly), her cousin Bobby Tonkin of BC, sister-in-law Thelma Oja and many more nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Violet and Charles Coombes, brother-in-law Elgin Oja and sister-in-law Eleanor (Nick) Osipenko.
Cremation will take place and the family will be holding a celebration of life on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 3 to 5pm at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery in the Sandalwood Room at 737 Dundas St East Mississauga ON. Internment will be at a later date in Thunder Bay.
Rest in peace, Audrey. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
With great sympathy and condolences to Uncle Elmer over the loss of Aunt Audrey. She was a kind and loving woman who was always caring to our family. We will miss her.
Our sincerest condolences to cousin, Elmer, and all the Oja family members on Audrey’s recent passing. Although our paths did not cross often in life, Audrey was always warm, gracious & welcoming…and a faithful Christmas card sender for over 6 decades. I remember how highly thought of she was by my late mother, Elma, also.. “She’s such a wonderful person”, she’d always say. A long life well lived & respected is both a blessing and a privilege. RIP now, Audrey!