Reza Afshar
elevated xtaWG April 1, 1948 – September 26, 2024
elevated xtaWG Visitation
Saturday October 5, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
elevated xtaWG Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated xtaWG Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated xtaWG Section 25
elevated xtaWG Reception
elevated xtaWG Saturday October 5, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
elevated xtaWG The Thornhill Club
elevated xtaWG 7994 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1H3
elevated xtaWG Obituary
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Reza Afshar, on September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 76. Reza was the beloved husband of 45 years to his wife Mahnaz. He was also the most caring and devoted father to Kamran, Payman and his late son Mehran. He was a proud and adored ‘Baba’ to his granddaughters Olivia and Millie, and grandson Myles. He loved his daughter in-laws Kirsten, Amanda and Lauren. In his passing, Reza will be reunited with his lost friends, parents, and his beautiful son Mehran, which his family takes great solace in.
elevated xtaWG Reza was born in Tehran, Iran on April 1, 1948. He came to Canada with his family in 1987, in hopes of making a better life for his children. He worked very hard to provide for his family while also making sure to spend quality time and serve as a role model. Reza was the most incredible and selfless husband and father and sacrificed everything for his family and friends. Reza was loved by all and left a lasting impression with all who knew him. Despite not being here physically, his legacy will live on through all who loved him dearly, and the joy and many life lessons he imparted on all of us.
elevated xtaWG In lieu of flowers, donations in Reza’s memory can be made to his late son Mehran’s Foundation at North York General Hospital: nyghfoundation.ca/reza
Dear Mahnaz and family,
I’m so sad for you all – my heart goes out to you…
Ray was the finest of men – I admired him very much – he emanated peace and love, and I always enjoyed spending time with him at work at YTZ. He was like a father to me, and I will miss him – sorry he didn’t make it for a visit with Michele – was looking forward to reconnecting with him again.
Love and prayers,
Paula Anderson
Cape Breton, NS
Dear Mahnaz & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ray was the most giving person & his kindness & generosity will never be forgotten. It was a privilege to have been his friend & we will miss him very much. He will be in our hearts always.
Our deepest sympathy,
Michele and Mario
It was a privilege to be a shift partner with this wonderful man at YGK. His thoughtful and gentle personality made him a favourite with passengers and coworkers alike. He will be greatly missed.
It was my pleasure to have known this wonderful man. A co-worker and a friend, he holds a special place in my heart
Our sympathies to you Mahnaz and all the family
Rest in peace Ray
We love you
Dear Mahnaz and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was an incredible coworker and dearest friend. I remember meeting you and your children for the first time at your apartment near Warden and Finch. Throughout the 30 years plus that we’ve known each other, Ray has been an amazing friend, always helpful, generous, kind, warm and cheerful. I will dearly miss him, our conversations and laughs!!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
To Ray’s family and friends. Please know that heaven has gained a very special angel. Ray was a lovely man who I had the pleasure of meeting and working indirectly with through the airlines. He was kind and giving and a very great co-worker to all. He will be missed but remembered always.
Dear Afshar family: Ray was such a kind person. He always made me feel very welcome when I came to your house to see Mehran, as if I were also part of your family. I hope that you will cherish the wonderful memories that you have with him.
Ray was always so kind to me whenever I visited YTZ and later when I “discovered” him over in YGK one night on the phone. We had such a lovely chat. Always a gentleman
Dearest Mahnaz, Kamran, Payman & family. Wishing you all comfort & strength in the days ahead. I’m saddened to hear of Ray’s passing; he was my papa & treated me like a daughter. I hope all the memories of him will bring you some solace during this difficult season. Praying he is with Mehran right now telling him all about his beautiful Olivia and how he she is getting. Also, reunited with our other angel Don and sharing lots of laughs. Hoping that knowing he was well loved by so many of his airport colleagues will bring you peace & ease your heavy hearts. He was so proud of his family & his grandchildren brought him so much joy. Love + blessings to you all.
Dear Mahnaz and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.I always looked forward to saying hi to Ray as I passed through YTZ.I believe he was one of the most kindest and the most decent man that I ever met in my life.If I am half the man that Ray was I will have achieved a great deal.Rest in peace my friend.
Mahnaz and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We worked together for many years at YTZ and he always had a warm smile and kind work whenever we worked together. His love for his family always shone through whenever he spoke of each of you.
The world will miss a man like Ray.
Tío Afshar, you will always have a very special place in my heart and memory. Thank you for always taking care of everyone around you ❤️ Lots of love to all the family
Kam, I never met your father but I had the privilege of meeting you and I am sure you are a reflection of him. All the qualities that you mentioned he had, I saw them on you.
I am so very sorry for yours and your family loss.
My condolences.
Dear Mahnaaz and Family,
I am heartbroken to hear about Ray’s passing. He was a remarkable husband and father and one of my closest friends. We shared the journey of starting anew at the island Airport, and those memories will always be cherished.
His strength, kindness, and unwavering support meant the world to me, and I am grateful for the moments we spent together. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this challenging time.
With deepest sympathy.
Alex and Geetha
Dear Mahnaz and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was an incredible coworker and dearest friend. I remember the first time we met you and your boys at your apartment near Warden and Finch. Throughout the 30 years+ that we’ve known each other, Ray was an amazing friend, always willing to help out no matter what (even taking the Sunday gate shifts!!). He was warm, kind, very generous, ready to organize get together, always smiling and cheerful.
I will dearly miss him, our conversations and our laughs!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Mahnaz, Kami, Paymani and family
I am heartbroken to hear Reza’s passing. He was a man of integrity, dignity, kindness and passion who devoted his entire life to his family. I was fortunate to be the university classmate of this good looking gentleman who resembled my favourite singer Angelbert Hampertin and kept this friendship for over years. Now returned from overseas I feel deeply sad and unfortunate that I could not see him on his last days of his life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.