Hamid Hemmati
elevated r24ws October 12, 1951 ~ October 20, 2026
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Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 2 – 6 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated r24ws In loving memory of Hamid Hemmati, affectionately known as Joe, Prince Hamid, Ham Ham, and Baba Joon.
elevated r24ws Hamid was born on October 12, 1951, in Tehran, Iran. From a young age, he developed a love for soccer, playing cards, history, and above all, birds, especially pigeons. After serving in the army, he moved to San Antonio at the age of 24 to attend the University of Texas. It was there that he met the second love of his life, Mary. Who would have thought that a man from the East would fall head over heels not only for Mary, but also for cowboy culture, line dancing, and BBQ? In 1979, their world was turned upside down when Hamid said goodbye to Mary and returned to his homeland to help his family through turbulent times. After more than two years apart, countless love letters, and a few precious phone calls, he was finally able to return to his beloved Mary. Their love was made official on March 6, 1982.
elevated r24ws On December 18, 1986, Hamid met his first love, Natalie, and became a father. After nearly a decade in the South, Hamid and Mary packed up and moved to the Great White North. Soon after, his heart was made even fuller when their family of three became four with the arrival of Nadia. Three girls, 99 pigeons, and a thriving limousine company—what more could a man want? Weekends were filled with parties, and the house was always alive with laughter, music, card games, dancing, and an abundance of delicious food. Life was grand, and whether you were family, a friend, or even a foe, Hamid’s door and kitchen were always open.
elevated r24ws Following his retirement in 2020, Hamid returned to his beloved Texas. In 2023, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and given just two weeks to live. But true to his resilient spirit, Hamid defied the odds and blessed us with another three years. He will be remembered most for his infectious laughter, unwavering spirit, incredible cooking, and extraordinary gift for bringing people together. His warmth, generosity, and larger-than-life personality touched countless hearts, leaving behind a legacy of love, cherished memories, and a home that always had room for one more.
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So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Yaya and Mito
RIP Hamid jan💙
Mati and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for you. Thinking of you.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and your girl’s father. May your loving memories bring you comfort and peace
Mati, Natalie, Nadia and Family
Wishing yous peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My prayers are with your family at this most difficult time
Rip Hamid
Tio Hamid you will be missed dearly. Thank you for your wisdom and love and the time you spent with us. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Dear Mati, Natalie and Nadia
I was so sad to hear of the loss of Hamid. Reading about him he sounds like he was a remarkable person, hus band and father. Remember all the good times. Good memories will help you through the days to come. Mati… I miss our chats at work and wish for you and the family peace in the coming days. If you ever want to reach out to me you can get my contact through Irene. Big Hug to you and the girls!
Mati,Natalie and Nadia our love and prayers are with you all, we will definitely miss your Dad,Thank you for all the love and advice you gave us Hamid we love you, Elita,Gerry and Lil Gerry
Tía Mary, so sorry for your loss, heaven has gained a wonderful angel. Our prayers go out for you and the girls. Love y’all. Clara, Carlos Alanis.
Mati, I am so sorry to hear this. I miss our “over the wall” conversations. Thinking of you and the girls at this time.
Dear Mati,
I am sending my sincere condolences to you and your girls for the loss of a wonderful husband and Dad.
May the beautiful life you shared together be a source of comfort in the days ahead.🙏🏻
Mati & Family
So sorry to hear this sad news, your love was always amazing to witness. Sending you and your family lots of love.
We’re holding you all in our thoughts and prayers. Tio Hamid will live in our hearts and memories forever. No words can express how sorry we are
Mati and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Hamid’s passing. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time.