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Memories and Condolences
for Modris LORBERGS
33 Entries
Brian Jones
February 27, 2026
So long Pal
Josephine Osadec
June 4, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Balva Rande-Kristberga
March 5, 2021
Vieglas smiltis. Ldzjtba Lorberga imenei.
Balva, Ansis un Kaira Kristbergi
Albany, N Y
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Jiovanna Diles
January 30, 2021
Modris was my second dad and mentor when I came to work at Westviee Centennial back when I was a first year teacher. I coached volleyball under his wings and I learned so much about coaching, teaching and living in Toronto on my own. What an amazing person. My deepest condolences to his family and May God keep his under his wings as he did for so many people. Love always.
Michele Jansons
January 29, 2021
Always a joy to talk with him! God bless all of you! You're in my prayers.
Darcy Mohr
January 29, 2021
I remember Modris for the big smile he wore, for the many lives he touched in his role as teacher and coach at Westview, and for the guidance and mentorship he offered me as a teacher and coach. Modris was a blessing to all of us. My condolences to the Lorbergs family.
Crpu imene
January 29, 2021
Vieglas smiltis, Crpu imene!
Evelyn Barsby
January 29, 2021
By coincidence (or perhaps not), I just happened to pull up this picture from my 1984-85 highschool yearbook today to send to a friend as we reminisced about our high school sporting days. Mr. Lorgergs was my grade 11 volleyball coach at George S. Henry SS and I learned a great deal from him about being a team player. (see the attached picture and read the wonderful message he wrote to me back then). He certainly loved sport!
I was sad to learn he had left this world less than one week ago when I decided to look him up to see what he had been doing since we were last together.
MK, I am sure you will find a great game of volleyball to be a part of up in Heaven.
To MK's family and friends, please accept my deepest condolescences for your loss. May he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Evelyn Barsby
(2nd from left in front row)
Marshall Henkle
January 29, 2021
Very sad to hear the news about Modris
The conversations I most remember are those about family especially his role as a Dad. He was so very proud of the accomplishments of his daughters!!
My sincere condolences to the entire Lorbergs family
Lisa Preiss
January 27, 2021
Dievi deva, zeme ma,
Zeme visu nepama,
Mi vrdi, labi darbi,
Tie palika ai saul. (t.dz.)
Visdziko ldzjtbu visai imenei.
Vieglas smiltis Modri.
Andre Soares
January 27, 2021
Wonderful teacher to work with. Many great memories. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Catherine Barratt
January 27, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family...it's a true honour to have been able to work with Modris. Although it's been a lifetime since I worked at Westview with him, I can still fondly recall his great smile and kindness towards all the staff and students. He had the type of personality who inspired others to be caring and positive.
Anita Steins
January 27, 2021
We are all so deeply saddened by the news of Modri's passing. He was always so positive and enthusiastic. He will be greatly missed. Vieglas smiltis. Anita, Lija, Kristina, Aleksandra, Olivers
Arnis Ansons
January 27, 2021
Mo was a great guy, a caring sole and always had a kind word to say about anyone he met. I played volleyball with him at McMaster and anytime our paths crossed we always enjoyed the moment. I'll miss you Mo, until we meet again.
Jeff Andrews
January 26, 2021
Mo will be truly miissed !
He was an outstanding athlete, teacher and father. Mo's commitment, perserverance and dedication to help/encourage people to be the best they can be will be his legacy. He was a great Mentor and role Model..
My condolences and sympathies are extended to his family.
R.I.P. Buddy..
Jeff Andrews
Jeff Andrews
January 26, 2021
January 26/21.
Mo is truly going to be missed..
He was an outstanding athlete, teacher and father.
Mo's commitment, perserverance and efforts to encourage people to be the best they can be will be his legacy... He was a great role model..
My condolences and sympathies go to your family..
R.I.P.
Jeff Andrews
Ina Irene Lacis
January 26, 2021
Vieglas smiltis Modri...I have so many great memories that I will always cherish in my heart❤
Marite and Elmars Neimanis
January 26, 2021
Very sad news. Modris was a very special person and a very dear friend for many years. We will miss him dearly. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Marite and Elmars Neimanis
Peter Dionisio
January 26, 2021
I am very sorry to hear of Modris' passing. He was a great man with a passion for sports. I am thankful to have gotten to know Mo through Latvian volleyball events. My thoughts and condolences to family and friends.
Mike kelly
January 26, 2021
Sad news. Fun memories at games, full of laughs over beers & wings at “Einstein’s”. Will miss Mo.
Rosalie Griffith
January 26, 2021
Please accept my deepest condolences. Modris was a wonderful, kind, loving teacher and friend. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him at Westview Centennial Secondary School. My thoughts and warmest wishes are with his family at this time. With sympathy, Rosalie Griffith
Jerry McGee
January 26, 2021
I’m very sorry to learn of the passing of Modris. He was a good man who made a positive difference to the lives of many. No doubt he has already recruited a great volleyball team in Heaven.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Brandon Lawrence
January 26, 2021
In memory of a wonderful person. Modris helped launch my Latvian Sporting career (at the tender age of 35) with an invitation to the Baltic Swim Meet. He openly welcomed me as a part Latvian from London Ontario and for several years it was a high-light on my swimming calendar (and he was great with my young twins when they swam in a couple of the meets too!) We had a good time cheering on the Latvian Junior hockey team in Toronto. My thoughts go out to an amazing and caring family.
Daina Silins
January 26, 2021
Always a kind word, always a big smile. Many a great road trip memory as well as so many great party memories from way, way back. Ldzjtba tev, Kristne, un visiem kas viu mlja. Vieglas smiltis Modrim
Raj Maharaj
January 26, 2021
May God your soul peace and comfort in heaven. Modris, you were a great kind caring and genuinely amazing colleague and teacher. Will miss. Always in our memory. May God grant strength and courage to your family in this time of bereavement. Raj Maharaj retired science teacher Westview CSS.
Simon Klaver
January 26, 2021
I always fondly remember the day that he and his family came to the orchard and picked plums. We were the lucky ones to receive some delicious plum jam! My thoughts and prayers and deepest condolences to you all!
uldis lote
January 26, 2021
I knew him and he was a great guy who dedicated a part of his Latvian life to the welfare of Latvian sports following his father and Olgerts Curcigs.
vieglas smiltis for Modris.
Pat Dean
January 26, 2021
I am very sorry fir your loss. Morris was always very kind and supportive of me when we worked together at Westview.
Peter Grasmanis
January 26, 2021
Modris will remain an Iconic figure within the Latvian sports organization. He devoted decades of his life to managing, coaching and organizing sporting events for Latvian athletes in Canada. He was the President of LSAK.
As a volleyball coach, Modris ( Moe ) possessed a unique set of attributes. He gained the technical knowledge of the game while working as an international referee and he gained valuable teaching skills while working as a professional teacher. His creative combination of these attributes made him the talented coach that he was and it earned admiration and respect from other coaches and from the players that had the privilege of playing for him.
First met Moe in 1980 at Madawaska volleyball camp, where he was a coach. The following summer he drove me down to Garezers ( Michigan Latvian camp ) for the first time and coached our v-ball team in their annual tourney. He was a dedicated coach of our Latvian 1982 Juvenile and 1983 Junior men’s volleyball teams that competed in the OVA at a high level.
He organized and managed the popular, annual Toronto Kauss Latvian volleyball tourney that featured a very high calibre of v-ball and included several distinguished players who at the time represented either their country, province, state or university in the game of volleyball.
Though volleyball was his main love, during his stint as President of LSAK he helped manage and organize other sporting competitions for Latvians to participate in including; hockey, swimming, basketball, golf, curling and soccer.
Modris tought us by example that success is a combination of dedication, hard work and discipline.
Above all, though, Moe was our friend. He was always very approachable, willing to listen and help out others. A true philanthropist.
Thank you Moe! Job well done! Rest in Peace.
I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Lorberg family for their loss.
Peter Grasmanis
Amanda Clarke Heath
January 26, 2021
I worked with Modris at Westview for about 8 years. He was a wonderful teacher, coach and friend. I will always remember his love for his family, he was so proud of his girls.
Modris was a mentor to me and exemplified all of the qualities that were important for coaching. He coached many volleyball teams at westview to success, he held numerous timing clinics for swimming, and was always willing to lend a hand.
Modris was thoughtful and kind.
I am so very sorry for you loss...
Agra Vagners
January 26, 2021
Ej pie Dieva mieloties,
Mana drga dvselite;
Dieviam balti ziri
Sudrabia bodiâ.
Ldzjutb,
Agra
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