Ian Hubert Tietze (March 20, 1971-January 26, 2025) passed away unexpectedly at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, Ontario, due to complications arising from a stroke on December 15, 2024.
Survived by his parents, Doris and Peter; sister Arlene and husband Michael, his nieces Taylor and Meaghan. Other family includes his uncle Neil and aunt Gayle and their families, his aunt Glenis and uncle Lionel and their families. Recognizing lifelong friend Ron, fellow manager and friend Jimmy, fellow associates Alysha (and her parents), Carla, and many other friends and colleagues who loved Ian.
Ian worked at Canadian Tire for over 35 years; many of the latter years as manager of Sporting Goods and Seasonal.
He was also known as "Relic" or "The Gentle Giant" and was a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise and a die-hard Leafs fan. "Don’t tell me the score, I have it recorded at home!" was his greeting for anyone phoning him on a game day. He had a green thumb and enjoyed puttering in his garden, especially tending his red pepper plants.
"May the Force be with you."
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Crescent, Ajax, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2 pm (it is an accessible facility, use the ramp off the west parking lot). Refreshments will be served
immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation "Integrated Stroke Rehabilitation Unit" or the Canadian Tire "Jumpstart" program, or a charity of your choice.
Doris, Peter, Arlene, Michael & family,
Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for Ian’s passing, please accept my sincere...
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Doris, Peter, Arlene, Michael & family,
Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for Ian’s passing, please accept my sincere condolences.
My love & caring thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Judy La Forge Richmond Hill February 08, 2025
Judy La Forge Richmond Hill February 08, 2025
Ian will be miss
Condolences for your loss
Pam Taylor Oshawa January 30, 2025
Ian was fun to be around and always made a point to make others laugh. As a teenager, I always felt safe with him around. He was my go-to ...
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Ian was fun to be around and always made a point to make others laugh. As a teenager, I always felt safe with him around. He was my go-to for escalations when we worked together at CT, decades ago and I could always count on him to have my back. I feel lucky to have known him & will miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Jaymi-Jo Neil Oshawa January 30, 2025
Jaymi-Jo Neil Oshawa January 30, 2025
We had so many laughs, jokes and crazy times together. It was the best time of my life. You were the best of friend anyone could have ev...
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We had so many laughs, jokes and crazy times together. It was the best time of my life. You were the best of friend anyone could have ever wished for. Rest in peace until we meet again for even more fun and laughter.
Sean Webb Harwood January 29, 2025
Sean Webb Harwood January 29, 2025
Ian will be truly missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
Stephen Simmerson Oshawa Ontrario January 29, 2025
My sincere condolences to all the family! Doris, you have been my Best Friend since we were young and we have shared many happy and sad ti...
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My sincere condolences to all the family! Doris, you have been my Best Friend since we were young and we have shared many happy and sad times together. A memory I have of Ian is when he was young and we would share family dinners together, Ian would fall asleep under our piano bench.
May the support of family and friends give you peace at this time. With love, Faye Burley
Faye Burley Winnipeg, MB. January 28, 2025
Faye Burley Winnipeg, MB. January 28, 2025
Ian will be missed deeply. Our last conversation before the holidays was about the leafs, he than said to me, " I consider you my friend, ...
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Ian will be missed deeply. Our last conversation before the holidays was about the leafs, he than said to me, " I consider you my friend, Merry Christmas and ba hum bug". I will miss Ian deeply, may you rest easy my friend. ❤️
Tanya Morrison Bowmanville/oshawa January 28, 2025
Tanya Morrison Bowmanville/oshawa January 28, 2025
May Ian rest in peace. I have had the honour of working with Ian for the past 3 years at Canadian Tire. He will always be remembered and w...
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May Ian rest in peace. I have had the honour of working with Ian for the past 3 years at Canadian Tire. He will always be remembered and will truly be missed by many.
Nathan Tobin Oshawa January 28, 2025
Nathan Tobin Oshawa January 28, 2025
You will be missed Ian. From the first time we met at Parkside we’ve been friends. We had many laughs, lots of great times together, I ha...
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You will be missed Ian. From the first time we met at Parkside we’ve been friends. We had many laughs, lots of great times together, I have many fond memories.
I will miss you very much.
Michael Brining Scarborough January 28, 2025
Michael Brining Scarborough January 28, 2025
Ian was my manager working at Canadian Tire and I would always be excited to work with him as I found him quite funny he was always nice t...
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Ian was my manager working at Canadian Tire and I would always be excited to work with him as I found him quite funny he was always nice to talk to and I respected him heavily may he rest in peace.
Keegan Young Oshawa Ontario January 28, 2025
Keegan Young Oshawa Ontario January 28, 2025
Sorry for your lost. It was a pleasure to work with you at CT. May you rest in peace Ian.
Samantha Peck-McQueen Oshawa Ontario January 28, 2025
Ian will be truly missed. It was a honour to work with him at Canadian Tire for past couple years . My deepest Condolences to the family.
Sierra Oliphant Oshawa Ontario January 28, 2025
My condolences he was a great guy to work with he a had a great sence of humour
He will truly be missed
Colby mcallister Newfoundland January 28, 2025
Condolences to the family. It was a pleasure working with Ian when I was working their he has a great sense of humor and made everyone lau...
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Condolences to the family. It was a pleasure working with Ian when I was working their he has a great sense of humor and made everyone laugh. Rest in peace