In memory of

Toshihiko "Tom" Iwasaki

May 5, 1944 - April 13, 2020

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Tom Toshihiko Iwasaki on April 13, 2020 at the Seven Oaks Long-term Care Home, aged 75 years.

Beloved husband to Michie Iwasaki and cherished father and father-in-law to Yoko & Khalid, Marcia & Armando, Daniel & Ailene, Albert & Jenny, and Karen & Jack. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Ariana & Rayn, Aidan & Adalyn, and Ethan & Evan.

He grew up in Osaka, Japan and in his youth he enjoyed ballroom dancing, camping, gymnastics and studying science. In 1971 he immigrated to Canada where he worked as an electrician and opened a storefront in Scarborough, Ontario. A devoted father, Tom shared his joy for gymnastics and the outdoors with his children and took them on many memorable camping and fishing trips at Lake Simcoe. He was very much involved in his community buddhist activities and was always the first to volunteer his time and skills.

As Michie and the family go through their grieving process, we would like to ask for some privacy and space at this time. A private memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the compassionate nurses and personal support workers at Seven Oaks Long-term Care Home.

In memory of Tom and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following causes:

CAREFIRST SENIORS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/carefirst-seniors-and-community-services-association/campaign/mobilizing-masks-for-health-care-providers/

City of Toronto COVID-19: Relief and Recovery
https://donations.toronto.ca/s/?program=7013f0000000euUAAQ

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Julia Ito (Friend)

Entered April 21, 2020 from Mississauga

My thoughts are with you and your family. My parents also send their condolences and hope that you and your family are doing ok. With love at this sad time, Julia Ito (with Kyoko Ito and Yutaka Ito)

Honey Novick (friend)

Entered April 21, 2020 from Toronto

Tom and Michie were like my family. They are my family...all the Iwasakis, So much to say but right now...thank you Tom for your friendship and encouragement and generosity. Travel safely and come back soon

Kate Greco and Kerstin Brandt (Friends)

Entered April 21, 2020 from Scarborough

We are so very sorry for your loss. I smile when I think of Tom and his love of his birds... And our hearts go out to every one of you - sending lots of love and daimoku.

Maurice Ford (Buddhist associate)

Entered April 21, 2020 from MARKHAM

To Michi and the Iwasaki family I would like to express my sincerest condolences on the passing of Tom. I will always remember Tom as he had an infectious and welcoming smile whenever I saw him at the Toronto cultural center. I could never pass him buy as he would engage me in heartfelt conversations that were always encouraging and inspirational. It was definitely my good fortune to have met him in the early days of my practice. There is no doubt in my mind that he was a true Budhisattva of the Earth. May the family be comforted in knowing that Tom was well liked and loved by many of us who met him. I will continue to pray for Tom as he makes his journey to Eagle Peek. May he rest in peace. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!!!

Heather and Dave O'Halloran (fellow SGIC Buddhist members)

Entered April 21, 2020 from Minesing, Ontaruo

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Our sincere condolances to Michie and the family and all who knew and loved Tom. He was a wonderful soul. We were honored to know him.

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