Agustin Traya or “Papang” to many, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his dear family and friends. He left behind his wife Ruth Traya, sons Toto, Joey and Jay, daughters Leah and Grace, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. He is also survived by his sisters Luisa and Bernardita and brothers Apolonio, Costan and Noel. He also left behind a host of extended families and friends.

Agustin was an athlete for Philippine Air Force from 1957 to 1986. He was a wrestler who fought locally and internationally. When he retired, the family migrated to Canada in 1993. He worked for Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries at St. Claire from 1993 to 2003. Agustin was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2014, Liver Cancer in 2017 and suffered a massive heart attack in 2020. He was a fighter. He fought until the end. 91 very memorable years full of happiness and pride for his family.

He will be sorely missed. His passing will leave a large hole in our hearts and to everybody whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 6, 2021 from 4 – 8 pm at Thornton Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 11 am. (The family wishes this to be a private event.)

Burial service will be right after the Funeral service. The burial site is in section 3 at the North end of the cemetery and there will be signage at the roadside.

Due to Covid, the following restrictions are in place:

1. Visitation will require proof of vaccination and photo ID (vaccine certificate showing you have received 2 doses of an approved vaccine and Photo ID or QR code accepted). With the number of families and friends who want to pay their respects, we request that visitation be limited to 30 minutes only. Physical distancing and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required at all times while inside the Funeral Centre. Please also be reminded that people are not allowed to hang out in the parking lot after the visitation.

2. Funeral service will be by invitation only. This will also require proof of vaccination and photo ID. A live streaming link will be available on this website prior to the time of service for those who wish to join us virtually.

3. For the Burial service, everyone is welcome to join regardless of vaccination status as long as we keep our masks on and we follow the required physical distancing.

"A beautiful life that came to an end, He died as he lived, everyone's friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget."