With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Tonguç Omer Gulder on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the age of 38. He was Tonguç to his family and Omer (nickname “O-G”) to his friends. He is survived by his mother Semra Gokirmak (Marcel), and his father Omer Lutfi Gulder (Caroline), his stepbrother Stefan (Emily) and stepsister Lauren (Johan). He will be lovingly remembered by his aunt Harika, cousin Taygun and many extended family members in Turkey. He will be greatly missed by his many, many, many friends. Tonguç Omer was also known and loved by many others throughout his short life. He helped countless people with his beautiful big heart and endless efforts to make their lives better. This was true on the soccer field and in his social work; helping youth on the streets and helping families in need.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Tonguç Omer in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 1pm, a reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tonguç Omer can be made to www.kidsportottawa.ca .
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Yusuf and Nesrin Altintas
We knew Tionguc when he was six months old, and later when he was a little dynamic boy but we did not see him after he grew up. We heard about his untimely, tragic loss today. We are devastated. Our sincerest condolences to his mother Semra and father Omer, who have been our friends since 1976. Isiklar icinde uyusun.
Christine ladouceur
I can't believe you are gone. You have helped so much over the past years.
You have helped my daughter make a great decision and I thank you so much for it. Enjoyed our visits at YSB and i wish I had the chance to work beside you.
You always made me laugh when I cried, you always had an ear when i needed it.
You are missed my friend. ???????????????????????????????? love you buddy
Fejda Saran
I met you only once but as if I knew you for a long time. You were so warm when we met, hugging me and with a biiig smile on your face. Such a generous smile. Like your mother! Every person I talk about you say you had such a big and warm heart . Like your mother! Because I loved your mother a lot, I loved you a lot Tonguc! I know you were a son of a mother with whom you had a special relationship. Rest In Peace for now! Until we meet again!
Fejda Saran
I met you only once but as if I knew you for a long time. You were so warm when we met, hugging me and with a biiig smile on your face. Such a generous smile. Like your mother! Every person I talk about you say you had such a big and warm heart . Like your mother! Because I loved your mother a lot, I loved you a lot Tonguc! I know you were a son of a mother with whom you had a special relationship. Rest In Peace for now! Until we meet again!
Daniel Boudreau
Dear Semra,
My sincerest condolences. May you find a bit of comfort in all the good memories you have of your son. You and your son are in our thoughts.
Lynn MacMillan
Omer, you will be missed. You made working with you very interesting and fun and never boring. You always smiled and took things in stride. Your easy going manner and funny punts is something I will always remember. RIP my friend..
Yves Simoneau
My deepest sympathies Semra and to all of your son’s other friends and family members. I can’t even begin to image the sorrow. Please know that my thoughts are with you and with Omer’s close ones. I wish you all courtages in these difficult times. Yves.
Steve
Any time a work colleague passes, it is a loss for the entire organization. When someone like Omer passes, it is especially harder because he cared so strongly about the clients he worked with, made efforts to speak positively to make life easier for those that met him and worked with him, and made people smile in a very difficult work environment. 38 is so young to leave this place, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones in this extremely difficult time. RIP OG.
Lynn Hahn
I initially met Omer when he worked for YSB and later came to East Office with The City of Ottawa.
Omer always was there and went the extra mile for all of his youth at YSB and Clients in our office.
He was a gentle, kind, funny and positive person who made the World so much better.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
Rest in Peace and Paradise Omer ………
You will be greatly missed
My sincere condolences to the family in this difficult time. One thing I know for sure is how much he loved you all.
I’m taking this opportunity to say thank you for your kindness, your big heart and your big hugs. Thank you for never judging me and for always apologizing when we had a disagreements. Rest in peace my friend.
One love T.