Asad WALI

1970 - 2023

ASAD WALI On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Asad Wali passed away at his Toronto home, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Asad was born to Dr. Nurul and Salma Wali on January 4, 1970 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He earned his undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University and an MBA from The University of Western Ontario and worked extensively in both federal and provincial politics. His love for people, his ability to empathize, his strong intellect and respect for ideas, made him an excellent counsel both as a professional and as a friend. As communication became more difficult in recent years, Asad remained committed to staying engaged with people. Ever charming, he demonstrated the ability to hold a room through the display of a prominent middle finger or a cocked brow, and so, we benefited from his humour, compassion, and warmth to the end. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Ingrid Oomen; his parents; his brother, Asim Wali; his mother-in-law, Johanna TenWesteneind; his sister- and brother-in-law, Tanja Oomen and Joe Danckert; his nephews, Ranen and Kiefer; his goddaughter, Zoe; his extended family, and his many friends. There will be a celebration of life in true Asad style February 4, 2023. For event details or to leave messages of condolences, contact asad.wali@gmail.com.