October 5, 1944 – April 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ian Chai, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left us on Wednesday April 16th at the age of 80 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Ian was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments when he passed peacefully in his sleep.

Ian is survived by his wife Eleanor, sons Austin and Sheldon and grandchildren Andrew, Kayla and Tia. He also leaves behind his sister June and brother David. Ian is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle and son Brian.

Ian was a retired watchmaker and jeweller who was an avid fisherman that cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, generosity, and unconditional love. He showed his love through his passion for cooking, his dedication to supporting his family, and in small moments of laugher at little jokes. Ian’s passing leaves behind an incredible void. He will be fondly remembered by family, friends and all those whose lives he touched.

Visitation

Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
Tuesday, 22 Apr 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Visitation

Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Funeral

Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025 10:30 AM

Info: Burial to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery – Section 17

August 16, 1947 ~ September 29, 2024 

Visitation 
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 3 – 8 p.m. 
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home  
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6 

Ongoing Reception 
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home – Reception Lounge #2

Funeral Mass 
Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. 
Prince of Peace Catholic Church  
265 Alton Towers Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 4E7 

Witness Cremation  
Assumption Catholic Cemetery – Private  

Obituary 

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia Theresa Aqui on September 29, 2024, at Michael Garron Hospital, in Toronto surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 16, 1947 in China to parents Pelham Chang Sr. & Lau Fong Chang. Loving wife to Wilson for 55 years. Beloved mother of Lawrence (Theresa), Lorraine (Dexter), Lester (Lori) and Patrick (Debbie). Proud grandmother of Jessica, Abigail, Gavin, Hannah, Dominic and Amelia. Caring siblings of Susanne (late Selwyn), Michael (Yvonne), Pelham Jr. (Betty), Keith, and Cherryl (David). Patricia will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of her many extended family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honour of Patricia Aqui can be made to the Kidney Foundation or to the Diabetes Canada.  

September 4, 1926 – January 11, 2024 

It’s a day of joyous reunion for our mother Sylvia Chang (Chin Yun Lain) to be reunited with our father, Morris (Chang Tiam Choy). Sylvia peacefully passed away on Thursday January 11, 2024. Mother of Anne, Austin (Lyn), Mary, Monica, Margaret, Andrew (D), Annette (Larry) and Kennedy (D). She was a dear relative to Jean Hew (Lee Jai), Loi Go (Winston Chang) and Siong (Philip Chang). She was grandmother of Justin (Vanessa), Iba, Lisa (Kevin), Christopher, Aveclaire and great grandmother of Owen.

A birthright of China, a Sino-Japanese War survivor, a citizen of Trinidad & Tobago, an icon of Marabella and a grateful Canadian, our mother embodied a rich tapestry of cultures, resilience and unique identity, One of the first female Chinese entrepreneurs in Trinidad, she was a recognized chef, who introduced Hakka cuisine to the palate of a multicultural island.

Cherish the memories, embrace her generosity, kindness and compassion.

To those who celebrated her 95th Birthday in 2023, your presence was graciously appreciated. We were blessed with a Marian loving mother. Thank you God for her graces, virtues and gifts. Sylvia’s life was a blessing, Sylvia’s memory a treasure.

Thank you God for her graces, virtues and gifts. Sylvia’s life was a blessing, Sylvia’s memory a treasure.

Funeral Service: St. Therese Catholic Church 3800 Courtice Road North, Courtice L1E 2L5

Live Stream Mass: https://www.youtube.com/@stthereseparish-courticeon1571/streams Date: Thursday January 18, 2024

Visitation: 10:00 am

Funeral Mass: 10:30 am

Interment: Assumption Catholic Cemetery 6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, L5T 1N4 Thursday January 18, 2024 – 12:30 pm

There will be a reception at Mandarin Restaurant after the interment ( 87 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8)

In memory of Sylvia Chang, donations can be made to: The Oblate World Missions- St Therese Catholic Church – Courtice https://oblateworldmissions.org/donate-today/

The Society of St Vincent de Paul Society – St Therese Conference, Courtice, ON https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/society-of-saint-vincent-de-paul-sttherese-conference- courtice-on/

Flowers can be ordered from: www.vanbelleflowers.ca Tel: (905) 623-4441