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THOMAS IKEDA Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS IKEDA
59 Entries
David Beasley
April 8, 2022
Louise I just googled Tom as we had a great time years ago
I can´t believe he´s gone
He was such a great golfing mate and friend
I went on my own path for the last 10 years and am doing well
I miss those days
Steve Sayer also in shock
David Beasley
October 5, 2014
Gone way too soon... I have on occasions tried to see where Tom is via Linked In and today I thought I would google - I did not expect to find he had passed :( Tom was an amazing boss when I worked at CCA Beverages in Auckland NZ. We worked closely together making Vendos a bigger better place. He was such a great mentor to me and I had such a good experience working with him. He was such a lovely person. Thoughts are with you and the kiddies - such a great loss... Sandi McDonald.
Jeannine Winiata
August 12, 2014
Oh Louise - my heart goes out to you, an amazing man with such a generous heart, when he learnt I was from NZ whenever he travelled there on business he would return with all my favourite treats. At Easter he would open his bottom drawer and it would be filled with Easter chocolates, he introduced me to online shopping...umbrellas in particular - he recommended the right one for golfing of course. Such an amazing spirit - my thoughts are with you Lou, Much love xx
Meow I love You I miss You
Bob & Cheri Monk
July 17, 2014
Tom we, along with many of your friends and colleagues in New Zealand who loved & respected you are about to set your spirit into our memories as well as paying our respects to Lou. Along with your wonderful dry & always loved humor you will truly be missed..well maybe not the jokes sometimes but the rest. By now you know how much Bob & I miss you & we promise to always look after Lou for you. Rest well and NO holes in one or new buddies...he is yours!
John Fabrello
July 16, 2014
Tom , the world is a lesser place without your smile I will miss you my friend
Janet (Keith) Mahony
March 25, 2014
I am sad to learn about Tom's death. Tom was a wonderful high school friend. He had a giant unforgettable smile, his heart was even bigger than his smile, and his laughter was contagious. Thanks for the great memories Tom, Janet (Keith) Mahony
Bob & Cheri Monk
March 24, 2014
Tom you have now made the long journey home to Canada & your families. Much of your spirit will remain there but know you are in our hearts & our lives forever. We love you & we always take care of Lou for you.
Jennifer Guest
March 24, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I was a friend of Tom in high school. He was often very quiet but so very, very funny and often was wise enough to leave things unsaid that should not have been said.
March 23, 2014
So sorry to hear the news of Tom's death. Tom was a special friend to me in high school and my grade 13 prom date! He was a great guy, with a great soul that always lighted up a room.
Janet (Fox) Christopher
Tom, Lou, Kaitlynn and myself. August 2012
Brandon Ikeda
February 22, 2014
I didn't get to know my uncle as much as I would have liked to, but during the little time we spent together I learned so much from him and we had such a great time together. I know he was an awesome person, and it is evident from the many great letters from friends and family around the world who got to know him.
I miss you a ton Uncle Tom, your in my heart forever.
Sending my love and condolences to my Aunt Louise.
Love, Brandon
Barry Magrill
February 22, 2014
My sympathies on hearing about Tom's passing. Judy and I wish you all the strength and our thoughts are with you. Love from Vancouver.
Barry
Carmen Fata
February 19, 2014
Louise, I was so sorry to hear about Tom. I am speechless. My condolences to you and your family. May you have the strength to endure this tragedy.
February 16, 2014
I've heard it said that when someone dies they don't go away but just move into a special room in our hearts. If that is the case then Tom will need a very big room to house his bigger than life spirit!
We feel privileged to have shared laughter, food, fun and studies with Tom albeit many years ago. Those memories will continue to be kept in a special place.
Louise, please know that you and your and Tom's family are in our thoughts and hearts.
with love and in sadness,
Paula & Aidan (Toronto, ON)
Irene Urbanavicius
February 15, 2014
Louise, I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. Wishing you strength during this difficult time. Hope to see you in March.
Lulu LoBuglio
February 14, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. - Louise, I can't wait to see you in March to personally give you a big hug. Deepest sincerest condolences to you and to the family. Love you.
Jeremy and Sandy Coates
February 14, 2014
Tom
You were a great man. A round of golf in 1 h 45 minutes before work, competitive Ice hockey, you lived life to its full. Sound advice to our children Holly and Zach.
You made your mark on the world and we will miss you.
Special thoughts with Lou
Doug James
February 10, 2014
Tom's "joie de vivre" in anything he tackled was something that inspries us to this day. Thanks for sharing that with us all. Doug and Jacqueline
Cheri Monk
February 10, 2014
My dear Lou, this tragedy has hit all of us very deeply and we have to trust in the spirit living on.I think you have already seen that in some signs from Tom. He does live on with you.
You know how embedded into each others lives we are & will always be. To you Tom we lost a part of ourselves with your passing.
The humour & generosity...WOW! As for cards you were the best partner & now you make me work twice as hard as you can never be replaced...bad boy. AND who the hell's hand are we supposed to talk to now??
Rest well my friend. You will always be with us
Linley Watson
February 9, 2014
RIP. We miss you Tom. Glad we could be with Lou and help to give you a fitting send off in Aussie.
Barb Allan
February 9, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tom Groot
February 9, 2014
Hearing of Tom's passing was sad and very unexpected news. I enjoyed working with him at Coca-Cola in Toronto. My condolences to his family.
Louise Ikeda
February 8, 2014
For my sweetest and loving husband, you are the best husband and friend. Rest and then enjoy limitless golf. Love and miss you forever. Lou xoxo
Craig Taylor
February 5, 2014
Tom - Your sense of humour was as weird as mine so we had some great laughs. I will always remember our meals at Sam Woos and dinners at yours and the trip to Canada. RIP.
Lou - my sincere condolences.
Lyn Young
February 3, 2014
Hi Lou, I only just heard about Tom I am so sorry. He was such a lovely man full of fun and enthusium. Memories of your support during my IVF and of a wonderful friendship. Take care, sending my love Lyn (ex Beasley)
Lyn Young
February 3, 2014
Hi Lou Only just heard about Tom I am so sorry. He was such a lovely man full of fun and always on the go! A lot of memories of your support during my IVF and of a wonderful friendship. Take Care. Sending my love xx Lyn (ex Beasley)
Helen Fletcher
February 3, 2014
Lou, I was so sad to hear this news. What I remember most about Tom is his sense of humour and that huge laugh. He sure knew how to have fun! My thoughts are with you.
Edward Ikeda
January 31, 2014
Teri and I send our deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Tom. We were very saddened to learn of this. He left us too early. Lou, our thoughts are with you. We hope to see you when you return to Canada.
Justine Winter
January 30, 2014
Dear Louise, I heard the news today about Tom and I wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts at this sad time. Lots of love to you and your family. Justine Winter & family
January 30, 2014
Dear Louise and Family, Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. We look forward to seeing you in NZ soon and the chance to reflect on and celebrate Tom's life. Our love and thoughts, Ian and Jenny Taylor
Mark Wray
January 30, 2014
Tom you were my mentor and the world is a lessor place without you. Lou my thoughts are with you and your grief.
Peter Di Pietrantonio
January 29, 2014
Tom, you have to be one of the funniest guys I ever met. It was such an pleasure to have known you. Till this day the term "naff naff" is still etched in my mind. And knowing you, I am sure that green house you wanted all those years ago, will appear soon.... somewhere in heaven.
God took you to early. Rest in Peace.
Lou, my prayers and thoughts with you during this sad time.
Peter
Selina Simmonds
January 29, 2014
Dear Louise and Family, our thoughts go out to you during this time. I will alway have fond memories of working with Tom at Cerebos. He was a great man, mentor and boss.
Richard, Vanessa, Libby, Max & Luke Pease
January 29, 2014
Tom you were a great colleague and friend, who always approached live and business with direct positivity. During your time in New Zealand you made us laugh and we shared many great times with you and Lou. Tom you got us together and then were the MC at our wedding, an awesome Tom performance. So full of life, we will remember you.
Kaitlynn Porath
January 29, 2014
I had the immense pleasure of spending time with Tom and Lou while my boyfriend (Tom's nefew) and I travelled to Oz last summer. I won't forget his warm capaccinos made promptly every morning before our outings, his travel tips, cheap jokes always making fun of Brandon, and of course his infamous laughter. I only wish that I had more time with him and I will miss him greatly.
Lots of love Tom and Lou, always
Nicholas Son
January 29, 2014
Dear Tom and family,
My sincere condolences to all. I had the opportunity to meet and work with Tom while he was at Cerebos and while it was only for a limited period. I felt lucky to have met someone that was always so genuinely friendly and liked by all.
January 29, 2014
I feel truly honoured to have met such an amazing person. My "zen water bowls" will forever be known as Tom's "mozzie pits".
To Lou and both families I send all my hugs, love and strength xx
Paula, Melbourne
Chuck and Carol Chrapko
January 29, 2014
Tom, where did all the years go my friend. We met over 30 years ago, September 1983 at the University of Waterloo where we met our beautiful wives, Louise and Carol. We celebrated many fun times together. You will always be in our hearts.
Louise, all our love and see you soon.
Sharon Kells
January 29, 2014
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Author Unknown. My deepest condolences to you Louise, and to Tom's family.
January 29, 2014
Dear Tom,
Time does not dull the memory of working with a great colleague, smart, and fun, committed and passionate. I will miss you Tom. Bryce
Stratos Stefanidis
January 29, 2014
My sincere condolences to Tom's family.
I met Tom whilst at Cerebos and he was always extremely professional. I really enjoyed working with Tom, as he did know, not to take it all too seriously, he will certainly missed.
Theresa and Malcolm Stratton
January 29, 2014
Dear Tom
You and Lou meant so much to us when you lived here in NZ - we shared so many fun times with you and your extraordinary extended whanau of friends from around the world. We will miss your humour, your love of life and your eye for bargain as well as the kind and generous spirit that was always such an essential part of you. We will never forget you.
André Breit
January 28, 2014
Dear Tom The time I was able to share with you at Cerebos will forever be precious to me. You instilled an attitude in me that was, work hard but have fun, be fair and honest in all dealings. You are well respected in the Aust. and NZ purchasing world. YOU will be missed always your friends at Cerebos Foods ANZ.
Gina Hajdu
January 28, 2014
Tom, we always remember your ready wit and boundless energy. You are much missed by many. Love, Gina & John
Vicki Williams
January 28, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to Louise, Tom's wife & the rest of his family at this sad time. I had the great pleasure of working with Tom at Cerebos, all be it only for a few years. He was extremely well liked not only by his workmates but by everyone that did business with him. He was not only great at his job but a lovely human being as well. Which is all too rare these days. We have certainly lost one of the good guys and far too early.
Caroline Milat
January 28, 2014
Tom you will always be close to our thoughts and always in our hearts. So many wonderful memories we will cherish forever.
Sending all our love to you Lou.
A smile for all, a heart of gold
The very best the world could hold
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day.
Caroline & Kym - Sonja, Anthony & Elizabeth
Brett Hildebrandt
January 28, 2014
Tom, some of the best hours of my life were spent with you Richard & Eric each Saturday morning hitting that white ball. Your laugh and smile will stay with me for ever. We will all miss you. Brett, Brigitte, Sophie, Luke & Milly.
January 28, 2014
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Love, Roger and Joan
David Rozee
January 28, 2014
Always ready with a wry observation, under that gruff exterior was a heart of gold. We will miss you, and you are in our prayers.
Brian & Christy Fiedler
January 27, 2014
Tom's fellowship, kindness, infectious smile and quick wit endeared him to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to Louise and his family.
Mike Watson
January 27, 2014
To a true friend. Thank you so much for all the happy memories. You will be greatly missed by us all. Love Mike, Linley, Tom, Sam, Paige and Grace
Patricia Black
January 27, 2014
Dear Tom - it's been so great to know you; our shared birthdays have been very special! I will miss you. Bryan and I send our deepest condolences. We're here for you always, Louise.
Rob Morgan
January 27, 2014
Dear Tom we will miss your loud and happy laughter. We have shared your passion for good friends good wine and good conversation. We will remember your enthusiasm for life and winning on the golf course or at tennis or by way of a bigger discount! Most of all we will miss you as a best friend. Rest in peace Tom
Kirsteen Winn
January 27, 2014
Although we didn't know Tom all that well, the times we did spend together were full of fun and laughter. Our love and prayers are with Louise and Tom's family. Much love, The Winns
January 27, 2014
Deepest condolences from the Paraninfo Family
Martin Brenda Family
January 27, 2014
Dear Tom,
You have been a best friend to me. A best man for me. A special person. That smile is contagious. Thank you. My thoughts and love always.
Erich Kannen
January 26, 2014
Tom, you have been so much more than a Golfing partner, you have been a great Dinner companion, the source of laughter and joy whenever we met. Who will now let me know where we can find the next bargain .,,, you will be missed by all who knew you.
Lesley and Erich Kannen
January 26, 2014
To our dear Tom,
We will so miss our nights out with SO much laughter. You will remain in our hearts. xxx
Jane Osborn
January 26, 2014
Dear Tom, thank you for all the love, smiles, fun and great food. You are in our hearts.
January 25, 2014
To my loving husband I will cherish and miss forever. You are my world and I will love you and have you in my mind and heart always. xoxoxoxo
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