With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Zavier S. Manuelpillai, who will be fondly remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he shared with all who knew him.

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He was the cherished son of the late “Veerakesari” Thambypillai and Pauline Ratnam.

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Beloved husband of Mary Amala, and loving father of the late Renuka.

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Dear son-in-law of the late “Kahawatha” Sellathurai and Lily Josephine.

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He was the loving brother of the late Victor (UK), the late Peter, Lalitha (UK), the late Rajan, the late Balan (France), and the late Rathini.

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He will be deeply missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: the late Matilda, the late Philomin, Raji (France), the late Yuvakumar, the late Amalathas, Jesuthasan, Rohini (USA), and the late Vimala and Dominic.

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He was a cherished uncle to Marco, Romy, Roscoe, Fr. Leo, Dilani, the late Gerrard, Manoj, and Kumar.

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🕯️ Public Viewing
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Morley Bedford Funeral Services
159 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5P 2E6

✝️ Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Blessed Sacrament Parish
24 Cheritan Avenue, Toronto, ON M4R 1S4

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by his nephew, Fr. Leo Philomin.

⚱️ Cremation to Follow
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery – Section N (Old Section)
375 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto

Reception to Follow
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: Immediately following the Cremation
Location: Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall
24 Cheritan Avenue, Toronto, ON M4R 1S4