Brian Chang
elevated 0X0v6 July 17, 1978 ~ August 18, 2024
elevated 0X0v6 Visitation
Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4 – 8 p.m. & Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 0X0v6 Funeral Service
Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 0X0v6 Click here to watch the Service
elevated 0X0v6 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated 0X0v6 Reception
To take place following the interment at 10 Colwick Drive Toronto
elevated 0X0v6 Obituary
It is with sadness that we announce our dear husband and father Brian passed away in Toronto with family by his side at the age of 46. He was born in Toronto to Unsoon and Kukza Chang.
elevated 0X0v6 He is survived by his beloved wife Christine (nee Ferreira) of 19 wonderful years. Loving Father to Brooklyn and Avery. Brother to Julia (Junwoo).
elevated 0X0v6 Brian’s life was one filled with love for his family, his many friends, and for those whose lives he touched. His captivating stories and humor created smiles, laughter, tears, and inspiration for his family. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all.
elevated 0X0v6 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
Brian will be missed so much, he was one of a kind. We feel honored to have known him for over 25 years. Brian will always be known to us as a loyal good friend, with the best sense of humour. Chris and family, we hope that you find strength and comfort in the happier memories with Brian. He will never be forgotten.
bri had a heart that was larger than anyone i know. his generosity & thoughtfulness were second to none.
i was lucky to have brian in my life, and lucky to have the strong memories i have of him.
he was a fighter, and with a person like chris at his side, fought longer & harder than any of us would have.
from early high school, sitting in his pool with lawn chairs, singing to judy, to seeing all of his accomplishments, bri was a gift i was lucky to have in my life.
save me a spot up there, champ.
In time, the memories of his illness will be replaced by the treasured, special memories that Brian showered us with.
Christine, Brooklyn, Avery, thoughts, prayers and love.
Friends forever.
RIP Brian – you will be remembered by all of us.
Dear Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
My deepest condolences to each of you. Sending you all strength and prayers during this difficult time.
Yvonne Paquet
Dearest Christine, Brooklyn and Avery, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to each of you and to the entire Chang Family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Barbara Capano
I am devastated by the sad news of Brian’s passing. He was a wonderful person and a good friend and he had a way of making people feel valued, heard and loved. His kindness, warmth and generosity will be deeply missed.
Dear Christine and family, please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences! May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace and God give you all the strength to manage this difficult time!
My deepest condolences to the Chang family. Sending you my prayers and strength to persevere during this difficult time. We are always here to support you in all that you may need.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Christine and family. May Brian’s memory be a blessing to you all.
Christine, Brooklyn and Avery, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. He was so fun, with a great personality and he was an amazingly friendly person. No words can express how badly I feel for you or,more importantly, help you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alison
Dear Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and hope you can think of all the good times you had with Brian. We’re thinking of you and your family.
Our deepest condolences to Christine, Brooklyn, Avery, Emo, Emo-Bu, Julia and Jun. We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Brian.
Thinking about our childhood there are so many fond memories of his funny stories and great impersonations! As he grew up into a wonderful man he never lost that great sense of humour.
He will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
We love you.
My heart goes to all the Brian’s grieving family in Canada. I will continue to pray for them.
We will always remember his great smile and funny jokes that made everybody laugh.
I, and all the family and folks in Korea will miss you a lot, Brian……
한국에 있는 가족들 모두 캐나다에 계신 동민이의 가족들께 깊은 위로의 마음 전합니다. 함께 하지 못해 너무나 안타깝고 슬픕니다.
하나님의 위로가 함께 하시길 소망하며 계속 기도하겠습니다.
My heart goes out to Brian’s grieving family in Canada. I, and all the family and folks in Korea are deeply sorry for losing Brian. I will continue to pray for them.
Brian will always be remembered with his bright smile and funny jokes that made everyone laugh.
I will miss you a lot, Brian….
한국에 있는 가족들 모두 캐나다에 계신 동민이의 가족들께 깊은 위로의 마음 전합니다. 너무나 갑작스런 이별에 마음이 너무 아프고 함께 할 수 없어 안타깝습니다.
하나님의 위로가 함께 하시길 소망하며 계속 기도하겠습니다.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Chang family. Brian was so caring and thoughtful and he tried to be helpful at every opportunity possible. His presence will be missed.
The Attar Family
Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
Brian was your superhero and he will always be watching over you. Always treasure the memories you had with him. We are honoured to call such a wonderful guy our friend. You can count on us to always be there for you whenever you need us.
Dear Christine,Brooklyn,Avery.
Our deepest condolences to you and everyone in your family.
We are so sorry.No words can express our sadness.
We will always remember Brian.
Our prayers are with you.
Mrs. Chang, Brooklyn and Avery,
My deepest condolences to each of you and your family. Mr. Chang was a light and advocate for student life at St. Agnes. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
I am really sorry for your loss Christine and family. Please accept my deep condolence. He was a good man with great personality. You will always be remember my friend.
Christine, Brooklyn and Avery and the Chang family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May Brian’s soul rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts with you all.
I am shaken and saddened by the news of Brian’s passing. I hold many fond memories of Brian; we spent many summers as children having fun and finding adventure with Julia in their neighbourhood in Markham. He was always the light and life of any family party with his dance moves, wit and smiling face. Our deepest condolences to Christine, Brooklyn, Avery, Emo, Emo-Bu, Julia and Jun. Lots of Love.
Dear Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
We are so sorry for your loss and can only hope that your family will find peace through this difficult time.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Chang family. Brian will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Dear Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
Sending you my deepest sympathies. May Brian’s memory be a blessing.
I remember Brian from his childhood when I visited Canada in 1991.
I may no longer see my beloved Brian, but he will always be in my heart. I love you Brian. May the deceased rest in peace….
From uncle in Korea
Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Our endless condolences to you and the girls, Christine. We donated to cancer research in Brian’s name. May he rest in peace until one day when you are reunited again.
Christine, Brooklyn, and Avery,
Our heart aches for you during this unimaginable time. We hope you find strength in the love and memories you shared. Please know we are here for you, holding you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine , our hearts and prayers go out to you , the girls and all those that knew and love Brian that are faced with his loss . May God give you all strength.
With love your cousin Christina & Santo
부라이언 의 비 소식을 접하고 몹시 놀랬고 무어라 말로 표현할수가 없어요.
사랑했던 아들 Brian 을 먼저 보내는부모의 마음을 어찌 다 알겠습니까
진심으로 깊은 애도와 위로의 말을 전합니다.
Brian was wonderful
Nephew, humorous and with big heart.
will be deeply missed.
Prayers and love.
aunt & uncle
John & Cecilia
Brian was an amazing all Around Guy. As a Team mate and as An opponent. He was Always Kind and Showed respect towards Everyone. He will be Greatly missed
Our deepest condolences to Christine, “our girls” Brooklyn and Avery, from your Scarborough United “family”. We will miss Brian and his thoughtfulness, dedication and inspiration to the Club. Heaven now has a “super dad”.
Dear Christine, Brooklyn and Avery,
My deepest condolences – I am thinking of you during this difficult time. May Brian’s memory be a blessing.
어렸을적 보고 20여년 동안 못본 동민이형 이렇게 소식을 접해서 매우 유감입니다.
천국에서는 부디 평안하고 아픔 없이 지내셨으면 좋겠어요. 하나님께서 가족들을 지켜주실거에요
Brian,
It has been a long time to meet and see each other. I unfortunately heard a story of tragedy from my father. I can’t go to your funeral, but I will pray from the bottom of my heart that you go to a good place. I’ll treat Avery and Brooklyn as well as you’ve treated me. All your relatives in Korea will pray for you.
Dear Christine, Brooklyn, Avery and the Chang Family,
Our most deepest condolences in the passing away of Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort and peace in this most difficult time.
Rest in peace
in the arms of Jesus and Mary. You are forever remembered, Brian.
My deepest condolences to you and your family may God be with you and give you strength.RIP
Christine,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a wonderful person. He will be missed greatly. Sending hugs to you, Brooklyn and Avery.
Dear Christine,Brooklyn,Avery and the Chang family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Brian. We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Brian and his light. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Our deepest condolences on your loss. His smile will always be remembered. Take comfort in knowing you and your beautiful daughters have an Angel watching over you. Victoria and I send your family love and strength. RIP Brian
My deepest condolences to you Christine and to Brooklyn and Avery on your loss. I always remember Brian as a wonderful person. May his memory be a blessing to you all. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Christine, Brooklyn and Avery and Chang family, our deepest condolences during this very difficult time. Brian was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. I pray you are all comforted in the memories you have shared together. We have donated to the Canadian Cancer Society in his name. May he rest in peace.
Shocked and saddened by this tragic news. Our deepest condolences to the Chang family and friends. On and off the floor in our league Brian was a class act. He will be sorely missed by the staff and players in the YCBHL.
I am so sorry for your loss your father was a great man I always remember he was a wonderful person I know this is a difficult time right now my condolences
Brian always was a vibrant, energetic and hard working individual, no doubt in all he did, who valued friends and family. My sincerest condolences and God bless.
My deepest condolences to you Christine, your girls and the whole Chang family. Brian was so friendly and always laughing and i will always remember him that way. May he rest in peace and know that he will always watch over you and the girls. My thoughts and prayers and with you all during this difficult time.
Brian will truly be missed.
He was a kind and generous person. I will treasure all the memories we have shared together. Couldn’t have asked for a better person and friend.
You may be gone but will never be forgotten.
I’ll see you again one day.
Words cannot describe how much cousin Brian will be missed. He will always be remembered for his kindness, genorosity, and leadership. Most of all, Brian’s sense of humour and positivity would always fill a room with smiles and laughter. It is with heavy hearts we send our condolences to the Chang family. He will be forever missed, but never forgotten. We love you Brian.
Our deepest condolences to the Chang family, sending prayers and comfort during this difficult time.
Brian’s abrupt and so premature departure lives a deep mark on many. Dear Christine, Brooke, and Avery please have our condoleances and prayers for you to overcome this heartbreaking moment. You all are not alone. Brian’s spirit along with his unique way of optimism humor, intelligence, and deep humanity will be with you forever. God rest him in peace. Smooth sailing amongst the stars, Brian.
Our deepest condolences to Christine, Brooklyn, and Avery. We are deeply sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace.
Dearest Christine, Brooklyn and Avery, our deepest condolences to you all. Brian was one of a kind, that’s for sure. Always willing to lend a hand. From our school fundraisers, all the Costco runs, bringing the canopy for the girls tournaments, the set up and take down and the clean up, volunteering for ski trips than complaining why we volunteered because our backs and fingers would be hurting so bad from all the ski boots we helped to put on. Brian was always ready to roll up his sleeves and dive right in whatever situation that needed assisting.
Years and years of sweet memories with Brian. Unlimited laughter and jokes. Let’s not forget the kids grade 8 graduation where we spend the entire night at Dave & Busters eating junk food, you with Christine and Avery…me, with Agostino, Melody and Luca. The kids had a blast that night. We kept on loading their play cards so we could talk. The endless volleyball and soccer games where we would silently be exploding cause things weren’t going our way…and sometimes not so silently. These are just to name a few. The list is longer. You’ll forever will live on in our memories and will never be forgotten. Rest with Angels
I didn’t know Brian that long but he was a proud Dad. He loved his wife and girls unconditionally. I’ll miss him. Rest in Peace Brian. 🙏 🙏 🙏
My deepest condolences. Many years have passed since I last knew Brian. His laugher, smile, sense of humour, and genuine character accompanied many years of my childhood and adolescence. He was the kind of kid you always wanted around. Ready to resolve conflict, crack a joke, get things right. Kind-hearted, earnest, funny, and charismatic. That is the Brian I knew. I think I even have an old VHS of him singing. He was a bright light, and I’m so sorry that he had to leave this world so quickly.
Our deepest condolences to Christine, Brooklyn, Avery, and the whole Chang family. We are so sorry for loss and may Brian rest in peace .
Dearest Christine, Brooklyn and Avery, our deepest condolences to you all. Brian was one of a kind, that’s for sure. Always willing to lend a hand. From our school fundraisers, all the Costco runs, bringing the canopy for the girls tournaments, grilling, assembling a sandwich, the set up and take down and the clean up, volunteering for ski trips than complaining why we volunteered because our backs and fingers would be hurting so bad from all the ski boots we helped to put on. Brian was always ready to roll up his sleeves and dive right in whatever situation that needed assisting.
Years and years of sweet memories with Brian. Unlimited laughter and jokes. Let’s not forget the kids grade 8 graduation where we spent the entire night at Dave & Busters eating junk food, you with Christine and Avery…me, with Agostino, Melody and Luca. The kids had a blast that night. We kept on loading their play cards so we could talk. The endless volleyball and soccer games where we would silently be exploding cause things weren’t going our way…and sometimes not so silently. These are just to name a few. The list is longer. You’ll forever live on in our memories and will never be forgotten. Rest with Angels
Dear Christine, Brooklyn, Avery and the entire Chang family.
May God watch over you and bless you abundantly with strength, perseverance and like Brian, that love of life and smile.
I will miss my dear friend, who I first met at Ipsos those 13 years ago. Brian quickly became a good colleague and then my friend who I have stayed in touch with all these years.
Although I am far, this loss is difficult to reconcile but know that I share in your burden. I will miss my friend.
May God grant Brian a place in His kingdom. May He watch and keep you all in His light and love.
Humbly, Thomas Paul and Family
Christine, Brooklyn, and Avery,
We were saddened to hear of Brian’s passing and extend our deepest condolences for your loss. I and my son Ben got to know Brian as softball teammates over the past couple of years. He was a fierce competitor on the field but positive and humorous at the same time. We will think of him whenever we play ball.
Our thoughts are with you at this challenging time.
Deepest condolences go out to Christine the girls and the whole Chang family. It’s been a while since I last spoke with Brian but all those times have been with fond memories from our days in Brebeuf. He loved to sing, drove the Bronco, and always cracked jokes. He was always fun company to be around. I was crushed to hear of his passing as we all lost a beautiful soul way too soon. Rest in peace buddy.
It has been hard to think of the words to say after such a horrible loss. Christine and family, we are very sad to hear about Brian’s passing. His friendly nature and warmth around his family made him so nice to be around. Our sincere condolences. May his memory be a blessing.