Enrico Zapanta
elevated YEErH June 19, 1960 – August 7, 2024
elevated YEErH Funeral Mass
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 am
elevated YEErH St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church
2130 Rodick Road, Markham, ON, L6C 1S7
elevated YEErH Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – 12:30 pm
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated YEErH Celebration of Life Reception
Sheraton Parkway Hotel – Richmond Ballroom at 2:00 pm
600 Highway 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2
elevated YEErH Obituary
elevated YEErH Ric Zapanta, aged 64, passed away on August 7, 2024, after a long and miraculous fight with cancer. Born on June 19, 1960, in Manila, Philippines, to Delfin and Nenita Zapanta, and also raised by Pedro Lim Jr. Ric was known for his intelligence and generosity.
elevated YEErH Ric graduated with a degree in civil engineering with top honors from Purdue University, as well as Masters in Civil Engineering at UofT, showcasing his academic brilliance. He went on to have a successful 30-year career at IBM, where he made significant contributions, earned the respect of his colleagues, and met the love of his life.
elevated YEErH Ric had many passions and hobbies, which include travel (especially cruises), mentoring others, model building, and playing lots of golf.
elevated YEErH He is survived by his loving wife, Jaime, and his son, Sean. Ric also leaves behind his siblings (Irene, Thelma, Danilo, and Raul) and his many nephews, nieces, and their children.
elevated YEErH In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital. Click here to donate.
elevated YEErH Enrico’s legacy of love, intelligence, and perseverance will be remembered by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.
May your family surround by God’s merciful love, abundantly.
Mother of God, please wrap your arms around the family like you
holding Jesus under the Cross.
Rest in peace Enrico Zapanta.
One of the Brother in Christ at St Agnes,
David Zou
RIP Ric, still remember that birdie you made at Bloomington Down, there’ll be plenty more in heaven
It’s been an honour and pleasure to know you, work and play golf with you. You are kind and inspirational. You touched so many people inside and outside of IBM. You will be missed. May you rest in peace.
You have left this world a better place through your kindness and love for people. My mentor, my boss, my golf partner, my friend. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
To the Ric’s family, my deepest condolences. Ric, you were gone too soon. You were a great leader, mentor and friend. You always made sure to be available to help whenever needed. You showed care for others not just at a professional level but also at a personal level.
You will be miss, may you rest in peace.
Ricky , May you enjoy eternal bliss. You will finally meet your Mom and Dad and your loving ABBA. To Jamie and Sean and cousins Irene Thelma Danny Raul and families our deepest condolences and prayers
Our sincerest condolences to the Zapanta family. May those that Ric loved and left behind find strength at this time of bereavement.
From
across the Pacific from the land of your birth, Ricky, blessings!
And deep condolences to Jaime and Sean.
Ric,
You are never far from us, your pleasant big smile is always in our hearts.
We love you ❤️❤️❤️
Ric, you were an inspirational leader with genuine kindness to those around you. You fought a courageous battle, now you are in a better place. May you rest in peace Ric. You will be missed!
Ric, you made everything better with your intelligence and kindness. I learned so much from you and your leadership made me a better professional and a better person. You were a good friend to all who met you. I’m so grateful for all the time we had to work and play together with other IBMers over the years. Sadly those memories are now treasures we will all hold very dear. The world will not be the same without you. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Jamie and Sean and your whole extended family. My prayers are with you all. 🙏🏻🕊️🕯️
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Zapanta family. Tito Ricky was an amazing person who I know Raymond always looked up to as he followed a career in technology as well. Always a great supporter to all of us as, he will be greatly missed.
Wishing my deepest condolences to the Zapanta family.
There’s a Greek saying “ayo-nia tou e mee-nee” which means “may their memory be eternal”. May Enrico’s memory be eternal and his family have the strength to move forward, while always remembering him.
James (Dimitri)
Ric, you have gone too soon my friend. You were a friend from many years at IBM. My deepest condolences to you family! At some point may you remember all of the happy times.
Ric, as a lifelong friend to your son, I have many fond memories of you and your family growing up. I will always remember and cherish your enthusiasm, humor, and quick-wittedness. Thank you for your gracious hospitality and providing me with memories that will last a lifetime.
Adam Morga
Ric, I enjoyed working with you at IBM – you were a warm and compassionate leader. My sincere condolences to your family. You will be missed.
My sympathies to Ric’s family and friends. I worked with Ric at IBM. He was such an outstanding person both personally and professionally. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ricky grew up with us, the Herbosas in Greenhills, Mandaluyong in the Philippines. We all attended the same high school & catpooled together. Our relationship was deep, despite their emigration to Canada in the mid-70s, we still maintained contact. I vividly remember my first Christmas away from home in 1982. Such a memorable time…my thoughts & prayers are with Ricky & his siblings.
My prayers for Ric and all those who will miss him. Even now 25 years later, I remember how pleasant it was to work with Ric at IBM and how uplifting he was to our team. May he be at peace.
Wishing the family comfort and strength during this unfortunate time. Our sincere condolences.
In God’s loving arms, may you rest in peace, Ricky.
My deepest and sincere condolences to the Zapanta family and close friends. Ric will always remain in our memories and hearts as a remarkable person and outstanding professional.
Our sincere condolences to the family who is mourning the loss of a dear husband,father, brother, uncle. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
I knew Ric at IBM where he led with a gentle and competent manner. Taken far too soon. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
To Ric’s family,
My deepest sympathies at this difficult time in your lives. I worked with Ric for a number of years at IBM and always looked forward to our discussions when we met up in the office. He was intelligent, articulate and always had great insights. He commanded the respect of all of his colleagues. I hope you derive comfort from knowing how well he’s loved and admired.
My condolences to Ric’s family. I loved working with and for him at IBM. Ric was an intelligent and kind gentleman with a ready smile, a generous spirit. He will certainly be missed.
So sorry Jamie for your loss. I knew both of you when you were first dating in the office! You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to Jaime, Sean and all your family. Please take good care because Ric will want that. May God welcome Ric into His Kingdom and provide you with comfort. May cherished memories bring love and joy into your hearts!
Ric was an amazing human being.
I had the privilege of working with Ric at IBM. When he spoke, you listened because you knew what he had to say was either important or hilarious.
He was brilliant and filled with compassion.
His laugh was contagious.
Simply put, he was a good good man.
My deepest condolences to Jaime, Sean and his entire family.
Ric was a great coach and mentor. He was always positive, led by example, and will be missed. My condolences to the entire family.
My deepest condolences to the Zapanta family.
I really enjoyed working with Ric during my time at IBM. He was always supportive and kind.
Ric, a phenomenal leader at IBM, has inspired me to embrace change. And your influence has made a lasting impact on me. Thank you for everything. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time.
I am so grateful for having Ric as my mentor in IBM. His encouragement and coaching still inspire and guide me. Now Ric is in heaven with God, no more tears, no more pain. Pray for Ric’s family to have comfort from God. Ric will be remembered and missed dearly.
It has been an honor and absolute pleasure to know Rick and work with him. Every day in my personal and professional life is about emulating the values and character that Ric taught me and lived in his life. The world truly lost an amazing human being and great leader. His legacy will live with us for a life time
My deepest condolences to the Zapanta family.
Your son is a kind and brilliant man, and I know he is just like his father.
He will live on in his family and people will see that every day.
Stefan Porfirio
Cancer sucks. It took you from us way too early. You had many more golf rounds to play. The pain of cancer is now gone and you are free from its clutches. Ric, I will always hold you in my thoughts as our time at IBM was special. Rest in peace dear friend.
My condolences to Ric’s family. I had the privilege of working with Ric at IBM on and off for many years. He was always a gentlemen and very thoughtful in how he dealt with everyone around him. It was a pleasure to know him. He set the right standard and tone. He will be missed.
His soul is waiting to greet his loved ones . Rejoyce at that thought Jaime.
Ric fought a good fight and he is in eternal peace with the Father in Heaven. He is a good role model for us to face adversity with the love of God. Deepest condolences to Jamie and the family. Thanks for your invitation to join the celebration of the life of Ric.
Ric, We want to sincerely thank you for the most precious gift you left behind and that is your inspiration to our younger generation of the true meaning of life and our relationship with God! 😇
We are praying for you and hope you’ll pray for us in heaven too! 🙏
Dear Jaime and Sean, and entire Zapanta family, we are so saddened by the news of Ricky’s passing. The Koh family grieves and sends our deepest and heartfelt condolences. The family ties between the Zapantas and Kohs goes back generations when our respective patriarchs, Delfin and Severino (Bino), were classmates in Engineering in the Philippines, and later in the United States at Purdue University. Ricky and his brothers Danny and Raul continued the Purdue legacy. Our hearts are filled with love for Ricky and each and everyone of you Zapantas during this difficult time. The Koh family
I was so sad to hear of Ric’s passing. I echo many of the comments from other IBM colleagues that Ric was a great guy and a fine leader. He was really smart but humble about it and was so thoughtful and considerate with everyone.
I will always remember Ric for his integrity and warmth. In my experiences with him he always tried to do the right thing and cared about people. We have lost someone special. My deepest condolences to his family.