In memory of

Karina A. Tomass

March 30, 1955 -  January 7, 2017

Karina Anna Tomass

Of Longboat Key, Florida passed away, Saturday January 7th 2017 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Predeceased by her loving parents Austra and Rudy Hans, brother Andris Hans. Karina is survived by her husband Paul Tomass, sister in-law Alda Hans, Misha her German Shephard and family in Canada and Latvia.

Born in London Ontario, Canada on March 30th 1955. Karina married Paul in Goderich, Ontario on August 24th 1979. After their marriage Karina and Paul lived in Goderich then moved to Mississauga in 1980. During that time Karina worked at the University of Toronto and then went on to a career in real estate. In 1997 Karina and Paul moved to Wayne, New Jersey where she became involved with the local animal shelter. In February 2016 they relocated to Longboat Key Florida for their retirement home.

Karina, proud of her Latvian heritage, enjoyed a career in real estate, however most important was her love for animals. She was a very caring passionate person loved by all who knew her.

Funeral will be held at York Cemetery and Visitation Centre, 160 Beechcroft Road, North York, Ontario M2N5Z5
A Visitation will be held on Jan 20th from 4 to 8pm
Service will be on Jan 21st at 3:00pm with Pastor Ilze Kuplens-Ewart officiating.

Memorial donations in Karina’s name can be made to the ASPCA PO Box 96929 Washington DC 20077 or aspca.org/donat, OSPCA at https://ontariospca.ca or any charitable association for the care and protection of animals.

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Ingrid Riets (Family friend)

Entered January 18, 2017 from Toronto ON

I am so very sad, as is my sister Daina, about Karina's sudden tragic passing. Karina was like our cousin when we were young. Our parents' wedding anniversaries were on the same day, and they celebrated together for many years. I have lovely memories of Karina from my childhood. Although only a few years older than me, I always looked up to her, and thought she was the most beautiful and kindest girl in the world. I remember her coming over to play with me when I was 3 or 4 years old. We spent the afternoon finger painting, and I was so sad when she had to go home. A very important memory for me is from her grandmother's funeral. We were both very young, and although I didn't know her grandmother very well, I went with our cousins. I had never been to a funeral before, and I was very scared and became hysterical. Karina threw her arms around me and hugged me hard through the whole thing. That gesture has stayed with me throughout my life as being so incredibly kind and caring. I feel very fortunate to have told her how much these memories mean to me, along with others from my childhood about her, a few years ago. She was surprised at the impact that she had on me, which didn't surprise me. The kindest hearts and most generous souls often don't realize what a lasting positive effect they have on others. My heart goes out to you Paul. Much much love to you honey.

Carol Zimmerman Stanczak (dear friend)

Entered January 18, 2017 from Marco Island

How do I begin to express the deep sadness I feel over the loss of a dear friend. She was an extremely kind and caring person that could never do enough for you. She sent me a Happy New Year 2017 message. Who would have thought it would end so quickly for her. She will be greatly missed.

Imants Hausmanis (Friend)

Entered January 20, 2017 from WasagaBeach

She will be truly missed

Jeff & Udi Scott (Friend)

Entered January 20, 2017 from Kitchener

Paul, Jeff, Valdi, Ati, Leo and our significant others go back a long way. I got into the group in and around the age of 15...that would be 48 years ago for me. Paul's love for Karina was blossoming in those days. Just a few years had passed after we first started playing basketball together when I received a phone call in Kitchener from Paul and Valdi on a Friday night, they were headed to Cape Cod for the weekend. "We'll pick you up on our way!" It was in and around Paul's birthday and he wanted to give himself a birthday gift, which was to be with...Karina. Karina was in Cape Cod with her girl friends. So, Valdi and Paul picked me up late Friday night and off we went. Some of what we did that long weekend has faded from memory, but some not. Their love for each other and joy and understanding that they shared with and for each other together is and will be always remembered and cherished. Love to you both Paul and Karina.

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