He was born on May 1, 1944, in Pagsangjan, Laguna, in the Philippines, and spent his younger years serving as a law enforcement officer in Metro Manila. It was in the Philippines that he met the love of his life and future wife, Lavenia Santos, to whom he shared two children: Cedrick and Christine.
He passed quietly on Monday morning, surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind his wife, two children, and three grandchildren: Linnea, August, and Hudson.
Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Homes, located at 660 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON, M1K2B5, Canada. The visitation times are scheduled for February 12, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and on February 13, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
A funeral service will also take place at Jerrett Funeral Homes on February 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.