Rado Krevs
elevated y8MmY March 4, 1955 – June 11, 2024
elevated y8MmY Visitation
Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated y8MmY Visitation
Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated y8MmY Funeral Mass
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30 am
Blessed Trinity Parish
3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2M3R7
elevated y8MmY Reception to follow mass at Blessed Trinity Parish Hall
elevated y8MmY Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated y8MmY Obituary
elevated y8MmY I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
elevated y8MmY 2 Timothy 4:7
elevated y8MmY After a courageous and prayerful battle with lymphoma, Rado passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cathy, sons Paul (Krista), Mark, and Peter, his mother Ivanka, his brother Paul, and grandchildren Juliana and Michael. Predeceased by his father Rado, and sister Irene.
elevated y8MmY He was proud of his Slovenian heritage and grateful to his parents for sharing their strong devotion to the Catholic faith, which was a source of strength and comfort to him throughout his life.
elevated y8MmY He taught in the Catholic school system for 38 years, 35 of them at Brebeuf College High School in Toronto. He loved to share his interest in science with his students, but more importantly, his knowledge of and love for his faith.
elevated y8MmY The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Southlake Hospital on the 6th floor cancer unit and the ICU, the Stronach Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, and Dr. Aera Jung for their exceptional care and compassion.
elevated y8MmY In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Canadian Food for Children, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, or a charity of your choice.
He was a beacon. No more need be said.
Mr. Krevs’ passion for teaching and strong faith left an indelible impression on me. Thank you for preparing me well for university. May you rest in peace with the Lord.
Many of my fondest memories, educational highlights and special teachings are thanks to you Mr Krevs. From your classes to Science Olympics, NASA projects and discussions on cars, you will be remembered fondly. And from how you lived your life and faith we are continually influenced by you. Rest among the angels.
My heart goes out to you Mark and your family but take comfort in knowing that he is in the presence of Jesus, our God, who has prepared a beautiful “dwelling place” for him in His kingdom for leading a very pious life in the service of our Lord. Love Dagmar and Jennifer
Our hearts are breaking for you Cathy and family. He was a prince of a man and a true symbol of strength in his religious beliefs and life style. Truly will be missed. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you now and always. God bless you and keep you safe. Leo and Betty
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Rado was a role model, a passionate Catholic school educator and a kind, caring, compassionate and faithful man. God bless and condolences to his family who he cherished.
My prayers belong to you Cathy and family! He was truly a beautiful man and a wonderful friend. I miss our talks! God bless Rado!
God Bless Mr. Krevs!
He had an enormous impact on my development as a young man and many of those around me, in shaping a love for science, but also a great example of the character of a man to aspire towards. His memory will live on in many Brebeufians.
My Dad will greet him with open arms. A great man that impacted many. We can only wish you strength in the most horrible time – The Clattenburg Family
My condolences to the Krevs family, Brebeuf community, former students, everyone. Mr. Krevs was a wonderful teacher.
Best Chemistry teacher! I still remember all the tricks he passed on to find the molecule weight even though I’m not in chemistry. He’ll be missed. His passion for teaching and caring about his students will live on! Thank you sir! Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mr. Krevs was my OAC Chemistry Teacher. He was very passionate about Chemistry. He also demonstrated he was a Catholic educator an enjoyed discussions around our faith. May God welcome Mr. Krevs into the kingdom.
He always practiced what he preached. You couldn’t ask for anything more. May he rest in peace.
On behalf of the Augustinian community at Marylake Shrine, we express our deepest condolences to the Krevs family. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Our community lost a great teacher, and even greater human. May he find peace in the religion that he represented so well, and may we carry on his legacy to care for those around us genuinely without exception.
Rado and I worked together for 31 years and had many conversations covering a myriad of topics. He was staunch in his faith to God and made sure that his endeavours were always focused on the Father. My sincerest condolences to Cathy, Paul, Mark and Peter for their profound loss. God bless and care for the soul of this faithful servant.
None of us who had the privilege of having him as a teacher will forget the “Krevsy method”. His fierce defence of the faith won’t be soon forgotten either. Rest in peace, sir.
Uplifting your family and love ones in prayer for strength, courage, resilience and comfort.
He lived his vocation as a Catholic teacher with true devotion to the care of his students. Well done good and faithful servant.
Great teacher and guiding force at Brebeuf.
On behalf of Linda and I, we send our heartfelt condolences to your family on the loss of your father. May you all treasure all the wonderful memories all of you have created. Those truly last a lifetime.
Mr. Krevs, you’ve left a legacy behind, and you won’t be forgotten. I’m truly thankful to you for igniting my interest in, and understanding of chemistry. Sincere condolences to your family and I know you’re in a very good place right now.
He was one of the most influential teachers. I will always remember my time fondly with him. He not only taught chemistry well and made me like it, he also taught me how to study and how to learn. It was obvious that his love for God was behind why he did his job with love, kindness and compassion. Also I will never forget the time, he saw me stranded in the parking lot when it was -20 degrees and my car wouldn’t start. He got my car to start and I will never forget that. He didn’t have to help and could have just got in his car and act like he didn’t notice. May you rest in peace in the bosom of your Savior. May your memory be eternal. Thank you for all you did for me.
Rado was an incredible Chemistry teacher and a great mentor to me during my first years teaching at Brebeuf. I learned so much from him and he made Science so enjoyable for all. Sending all my love to the Krevs family.
It is an honour to say I taught with Rado Krevs at Brebeuf. He was a professional Catholic teacher who has left a wonderful legacy. Prayers of gratitude for the Krevs family.
Rest in peace Mr Krevs
Sincere condolences to the Krevs family
Please be assured of our prayers and the Holy Sacrifice of the Masses that will be offered for Rado, as I am assured of his among the Church Triumphant.
RADO WAS ONE OF THE BEST OF BREBEUF. NO MORE NEED BE SAID. J[m Barry and Family
Rado was one of my RCIA leaders at Our Lady of Grace in 2009. He was wonderfully compassionate and incredibly knowledgable. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in Peace Rado.
I had the honor and privelege of working alongside Rado for many years in the Science department at Brebeuf. He was an incredible and patient mentor, role model in his faith and teaching practice, a devoted father and husband and caring colleague. The passion he had for teaching and the love for his students and steadfast faith, were evident every single day. He had an immense impact on so many in the Brebeuf community and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. May he be granted eternal rest.
Rado’s example of Christian love, clear thinking and his delight in Creation greatly influenced our sons when they attended Brebeuf. We shall always treasure his friendship.
Our love and prayers to you and the family.
Mr. Krevs was a wonderful teacher.
My sincerest condolences to the Krevs family.
Mr. Krevs was my physics teacher at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park.
He was called Superman as he looked like Clark Kent. I fell in love with physics because he made it interesting and fun to learn. Thank you for being an amazing teacher.
May his soul rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Rest in peace, Mr. Krevs. You were a true witness to the faith. Condolences to the Krevs family.
Cathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours; may your memories of a lifetime together bring you comfort. Rado we know is already participating in the eternal feast prepared for us all. May your Faith sustain you in your grief.
On behalf of the Brebeuf Alumni Association we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Krevs family. Rado was an exemplary teacher and a true man for others. He made Brebeuf a better school and he impacted his colleagues & students in such a positive way.
Frank MacGrath, Chairman, Brebeuf Alumni Association
Mr Krevs was a guiding light in my life as a young man. His passion for his craft, his unwavering dedication to serving others, and his compassionate empathy were true reflections of Christ’s teachings. Mr. Krevs, may you pray for us. My deepest condolences to the family.
One of the greatest teachers I’ve ever had in my life. I truly believe I would be worse off today if it was not for everything taught to me by Mr. Krevs.
It was a privilege to work alongside Rado for over 25 years at Brebeuf. He was a generous, highly intelligent and respectful colleague, completely dedicated to serving his students. His influence will be felt by many for years to come. May he rest in Faith. My deepest condolences to Cathy, Peter, Mark and Paul
Mr. Krevs was my Chemistry teacher during my senior years and was a master of his craft. His passion, dedication and mentorship (after high school) set me on the path to become a Catholic Educator. I have been truly blessed to have had Mr. Krevs as my teacher and mentor.
My sincere condolences to the Krevs family.
A true follower of the faith. I enjoyed knowing him through teachers guild. A big loss to family and friends.
Rado loved sharing his knowledge of Science and his unwavering faith with his students. He enjoyed assisting in Religious retreats and sharing his knowledge of Theology with staff.
A great sense of humor and a love of Italian songs.
My deepest condolences to Cathy, Peter, Mark and Paul.
May he rest in peace.
I had the honour of being one of Rado’s Grade 11 Chemistry students at Brebeuf College and then his colleague later at the same school. He was a passionate educator, man of faith, and loving husband and father. He made Brebeuf a better place. May he rest in peace. AMDG
Losing Rado Krevs leaves me stunned—one of his admiring colleagues from the Catholic Teachers’ Guild. Inconceivable losing his radiant light that witnessed effortlessly and uncompromisingly to the salvation of souls through Jesus Christ! My heartfelt condolences to his greatly beloved family…”Then on the last day, when you meet the Lord face to face, he will say, ‘Well done, good and Faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord.’” Gospel of Matthew
Dear beloved family of Rado Krevs, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss, but he remains loved in your hearts until reunited in eternal life…”Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master. [Matthew 25:21]
Rado was a formidable defender of the Faith and a good friend. He will be missed but not forgotten. May he rest in peace.
My heartfelt condolences to Cathy, their sons, his mother and extended Krevs family. Rado was very special. He was someone who engaged deeply, honestly and openly with all of us who had the privilege of having a conversation with him. We knew each other from the Manning parish and I always enjoyed the times I would see him and Cathy, years later, at the SSC, the ‘farm”, in Bolton. Rado was unforgettable. I had the utmost respect for him. My heart cries for the family’s loss and the loss to the community.
Rest in peace, dear friend!
Počivaj v miru in večna luč naj sveti!
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rado Krevs, a man who touched the hearts of so many, and an integral part of the Catholic Teachers’ Guild. May he rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Rado was in my slovenian school class at Our Lady Help of Christians slovenian parish in the 1960’s. He taught my youngest sister at St. Joseph’s as well as my son at Brebeuf. It is true that Rado could connect with you on a deep level in any conversation. A man of great faith ! May he rest in peace!
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rado Krevs, an esteemed educator who has left a lasting impact and made a significant difference in the Brebeuf College community. As the Head of the Science Department, Rado inspired many generations to pursue scientific endeavors. May you rest in peace!
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rado Krevs. An esteemed educator who has left a lasting impact and made a significant difference in the Brebeuf College community. As the Head of the Science Department, Rado inspired many generations to pursue scientific endeavors. May you rest in peace!
Rado was a kind man who joyfully taught myself and many others in the becoming Catholic course at our church. He was a light in this world. May he find eternal joy with the Lord.
I am saddened to hear of Rado’s passing from Fr. Eugene a short while ago. I fondly remember seeing the entire family at Sunday mass at Marylake for many years and enjoyed our chats afterwards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember and Rado’s life and legacy.
Dear Rado, you will ramain in my memory.
Your sense of humour and expressing your thoughts have always impressed me. I also enjoyed your witty remarks about evrything and anything!
A Special Prayer has been said in your memory this morning 11 AM, Paris time, at the Mont Sainte Odile.
My deepest condolences to Cathy, Peter, Mark and Paul.
My condolences on the passing of Mr Rado krevs, I was a great friend of his and of the family, may the angels come to welcome you and keep you safe, may u rest in peace.
Dear Cathy,
I was so saddened to hear that Rado had passed. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and your family. Rado was a faithful parishioner and a cherished member of our church community and his presence will be greatly missed.I pray that you find solace in the beautiful memories you shared with him.
With deepest sympathy,
Loretta Ippolito
My condolences to the Krevs family for their loss. Rado was a kind gentle man filled with a steadfast devotion and commitment to his faith, family, vocation and community. Rest in peace faithful servant.
My sincere condolences to the Krevs family on their sad loss. Rado was a Brebeuf stalwart and it was a privilege to serve with him on the same staff. He was excellent, caring and professional, and the epitome of a Catholic teacher. RIP
Mr. Krevz I never got to say goodbye or to even thank you…
You were among 3 of the teachers (only one in High School) that impacted my life forever. I was passing through a horrible time when I landed in your Grade 12 Chemistry class in 2016. I was missing classes and handing in assignments late. I was not meeting the expectations Other teachers wouldn’t have bothered to look into my situation.
But you did.
You took the time to make me stay after class and care to ask me what was going on. You saw the potential in me that I never saw. We had a conversation on faith. I was not a man of faith, I was enraged at God and you told me that “He never left you”. I will never ever forget that conversation. You taught me to “keep going” and to never leave things unfinished because I wanted to drop out of your class. You called counseling so they could have a word with me, and after that I was able to pick up the pieces and learned the famous “Krevzi method”.
At first, in my mind, I could not assimilate how faith and the hardships of life were intertwined. But after that I would visit the little chapel on the 3rd floor in Brebeuf almost daily before or after classes. I would sit alone and reflect with God. Thanks to you I was able to pass through all those dark times. All thanks to you Mr. Krevz. You didn’t have to go out of your way, but you did and in the process you taught me a life lesson that I reminisce about frequently.
Today I am a Medical Doctor and a semester away from earning my Masters in Epidemiology. In the journey ahead I will always have your teachings at hand. Your academic excellence and the way you prepared everyone for University was extraordinary. I will be there for others like you were for me.
I will always regret not going out of my way to contact you and thank you. May you rest well sir, my condolences for your family and friends, whom I am sure you had a great impact on throughout your life. You will never be forgotten in my memory.
He was my favourite teacher in high school. I credit his teaching and methods for more than adequately preparing me for university, which set the foundation for a successful career in healthcare. For that, I can’t thank him enough.
My deepest condolences to the Krevs family. Wishing you all strength during this difficult time.