Peter Rebello
elevated By1wm November 28, 1948 – May 13, 2025
elevated By1wm Visitation
Monday, May 19, 2025, from 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated By1wm Funeral Mass
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00 am
St. Clement’s Catholic Church
409 Markland Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9C 1S5
elevated By1wm Interment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated By1wm Reception (Following the Interment)
St. Clement’s Catholic Church
409 Markland Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9C 1S5
elevated By1wm In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to the charities Peter spent so much time and energy supporting.
elevated By1wm Hawthorn School https://hawthornschool.com/donate/
elevated By1wm Wellspring Cultural Foundation https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345991QE&id=3
elevated By1wm Obituary
elevated By1wm It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Rebello, who died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 76, on May 13, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.
elevated By1wm Beloved and devoted husband of 54 years to Louise. Loving father of Paul, Stephen (Liz), Mark (Anne), David (Jean), Mary (Fintan Farrell), John (Amy), Anne (Peter Skrepichuk), Martin (Natalie), Clare (Emmanuel Nazaire), Catherine (Delmon Jno Baptiste) and Sarah.
elevated By1wm Devoted Grandpa to 37 beautiful grandchildren, Jeanlouis, Christina, Rachel (Michael Gomes), Daniella, Rebecca (Lucas Correia), Andrew, Daniel, Madeleine, Joseph, Isabella, Theresa, Sophie, Anna, Thomas, Marie, Luke, Sofia, Cecilia, Michael, Michael, Naomi, Monica, Katrina, Isaac, Emma, Matthew, Ava, Hannah, Charles, Zavier, Basil, Maria, James, Mia, Noah, Ella, and Xavier. Cherished Great Grandpa to Gabriella.Â
elevated By1wm Dearest brother of the late June (Erwin Roy), Maryann (the late Nick Wolkowski) and Charles. Brother-in-law to Walter (Joelly), Maureen, Kerry (Melinda), Tammy (Fred Cole), and Brian (Linda).Â
elevated By1wm Peter was born in Bombay, India and as a 16 year old, immigrated to Montreal with his family. He studied mechanical engineering at McGill University, where he met the love of his life, Louise. It was in these university years that Peter met Opus Dei, whose spirit would inspire his entire life. He had no idea what adventure was in store! Â
elevated By1wm Their young family kept growing, and by 1992, there were eleven wonderful children. Always concerned with the education of their children, Peter and Louise were involved in the founding of Hawthorn School, a community that Peter was fully engaged with, right up until his death.
elevated By1wm As their children grew up and started families of their own, Peter and Louise were overjoyed that many chose to establish their lives around the family home, developing a very close sense of community that he often referred to as the “Rebello Village”.Â
elevated By1wm Peter was a well respected presence in the building materials industry. His career spanned over four decades, and brought him all across Canada, where he developed deep and enduring friendships that lasted a lifetime.Â
elevated By1wm Peter’s faith was an ever-widening wave that touched larger and larger circles of the greater community. Whether he was criss-crossing the country or welcoming people into his home, he was always ready to share food, drink, music and warm conversation. He delighted in noticing a person’s needs and wants, and delighted more in being able to figure out how to move heaven and earth to be able to provide it. He cared deeply for the genuine happiness of each person, and took the time to listen and respond. His generosity was contagious.Â
elevated By1wm Peter’s spirit and legacy will live on in the countless friendships he made, the lessons he taught, and the family he so dearly nurtured. His was a life truly well-lived—one of love and faith.
elevated By1wm He will be deeply missed and forever cherished.Â
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Dear Rebello Family,
I was an eye witness to all the wonderful words above. He really was a dear lover of life. He always called on my dad’s birthday. Such detail. His blessings are now the “Rebello Village” which will live on. Rest in peace Peter. With love and prayers.
Sean, Monica and the whole Hurley family.
Peter, I loved you dearly. You were an inspiration to everyone you came in touch with. You will be sorely missed
Dear Rebello family
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear husband and dad, Peter. He was such a wonderful man and I always looked forward to talking to him when we went to lil miss and he was around. This loss must be hard on you all.
We have you and the family in our prayers during this time 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Eternal rest grant unto your son Peter O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen 🙏
Dear Peter i am so thankful with God who gave me the opportunity to encounter You in my life
If I could say of anyone that I have met a Saint, it would be Peter. I will never forget the love you have shown Sona and me.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Peter was a kind and caring man with a gentle heart. A great mentor and business partner to my husband Chuck. He always made you feel welcome and treated you as one of the family, along with his wife Louise. He will be deeply missed by all those he touched. Rest in peace Peter.
Peter’s faith humbled and inspired me.
Our deepest sympathy to the extended Rebello family. Peter was humble, genuine and a general class act. His warm smile and gentle demeanor will be missed
I love you Peter. I will miss you. Thank you for all your kindness towards me, your friendship, your mentorship, the laughs, and making me feel loved. I hope to see you again one day.
Heart felt sypmathies to the whole family. He was an inspiration for my husband to join the work. Always fondly remember his warm smile. May he rest in peace.
We thank God for the gift of Peter Rebello. What a man!
I first met Peter 4 years ago. And as soon as I arrived at his house with a friend, he invited us to dine with the family. The conversation we had that day appeared to be that of longtime friends. He stayed in touch with me even when I lived 4 hours from Toronto. He leaves a wonderful example for us all. Rest in peace, Peter.
Rest in God’s peace, dear Peter.
It’s a great missing.
My condolences to the entire Rebello’s family.
I will always remember you Mr. Peter. I will miss you. Thank you for all your kindness towards me, your friendship, your mentorship, the laughs, and making me feel loved. I hope to see you again one day. Rest in perfect peace, Amen 🙏
Our condolences to the entire family.
Rest in peace, Rebello!
Dear Louise and family, I am a testament to the true words shared about the life of kindness and love Peter lived and showed to all around him.
Peter was a great friend and support to my husband during his illness, and up to his final seconds here on earth. The rosary he was saying hours before he passed on, and which he eventually took to his grave, was Peter’s. That is how much of a family you and Peter became to us in the most difficult season of our lives.
Peter was a wonderful soul and had a deep desire to make people happy. He took over the grocery shopping for my family, and did the hospital runs for Chichi including the difficult visit to the doctor where we got the saddest news. Peter also ensured that Chi’s spiritual needs where catered to as he frequently took him to the centre to see a priest of the work.
He sought hard to help me find me a job when I was new to Canada, and you both went above and beyond to help us settle in.
I could go on and on about Peter. However, I know that Peter has gone to be with the Lord and with his friend, Chi and I will try to take consolation in that.
I am praying for you and your family
Eternal rest grant unto Peter O Lord and let perpetual light shine on him. May His soul rest in peace, Amen.
From the moment I met Peter in the summer of 2023 he had a tremendous impact on my life. Peter has taught me how to deepen my faith, how to be a better father, how to work harder, how to keep light and joyful (even in the midst of tremendous suffering), how to use my mind and think strategically, how to give to others. He was such a remarkable man. A true Christian. I’m lucky to have met him. I will miss him.
Our condolences to Louise and family.
May Peter rest in peace!
Dear Louise and all, my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers especially in these days. To our beloved Peter: please keep helping us from heaven – we all need to get there!
My condolences to Louise and family.
I feel so fortunate to have recently gotten to know Peter. What an inspiration. What hope. What a vision he opens for how to live, and love intelligently, intentionally and humbly.
With the hope of heaven, and his intercession along with his friendship with the angels and saints, the best is yet to come. Pray for us here below.
Dear Louise and the Rebello family.
My wife and I send our sincere condolences. We learnt of Peter’s death with great shock, he will be sorely missed. He spared nothing to see to the needs of others, physically and spiritually, a soldier of Christ and a dear friend.
May Peter’s gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
All my thoughts are with Louise and the whole family during these difficult times. I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Rebello’s passing. I had the chance to meet Mr. Rebello several times through my work, and I came to know a man with a big heart, full of kindness and empathy.
I will always remember the warm welcome he and Louise gave me at their home in Toronto, where they opened their door to help me learn English.
His humanity and kindness will remain etched in my heart. Rest in peace Peter.🕊️
Dear Rebello family:
Please accept my prayers and condolences for your tremendous loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Requiescat in pace.
Peter your departure creates vacuum in my life and my family I met Peter at Hawthorn around 2009 and since then he and his wife had been like Angel disciplining me through deeds of love and patience. Meeting him made my migration to Canada meaningful and purposeful for eternity. Thank God for giving Peter to us and others.
Mr& Mrs Abraham
Peter was a man after God’s own heart….a man with a large heart.
“You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race, You have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for you the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to you” 2Timothy 4:7-8.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Dear Louise and all.
My wife and I send our sincere condolences. We are saddened by the news of Peter’s death but give glory to God for the life he lived. His life was that of service to humanity, and touched us positively. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
When my family first arrived in Toronto and found themselves stranded after a canceled flight, not knowing anyone, Peter Rebello and his wife Louise welcomed them with open arms. They took them in and became family. From that moment, Peter never stopped checking in on us. His kindness, warmth, and quiet generosity left a lasting mark on our lives. Our daughters, Dili and Zina, have since formed beautiful friendships with his grandchildren, a bond that continues his legacy of connection and care.
Ngozi, the girls and I mourn the loss of a truly good man. Peter, thank you for everything. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
We are going to miss Peter very much Just last month I spoke to Peter, always caring always ready to talk I had no idea we would get this news so soon. He left a wonderful and gentle stamp on us but especially Gary.
He would call Gary just to say hello and his soft gentle Guidance always made us appreciate our friendship with the Louise Peter and the Rebello family.
I cannot imagine how much love and influence he imparted on his family. His is a life well lived WHAT A LEGACY he left behind.
His memories live on through us all who were blessed to call him a friend