Maria Noel Ledesma, beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on December 7, 2025, after fiercely fighting against Cancer, at the age of 55 at Credit Valley Hospital.

Born on December 25, 1969, in the Philippines, he lived a life marked with laughter, kindness, and generosity. He and his wife Gloria Ledesma married on November 4, 1990. He had three children – Patrick, Kevin, and Aaron. Family was always top priority for Noel. So, in 2010, the family emigrated to Canada, starting a new chapter in his family’s life.

He was someone who loved, not through words alone, but also through action – he is selfless in giving help to those who need it and he does it with a smile. He loved many things – cars, animals, wood working and building things. But above all, he loved to have conversations. He had his special gift of keeping touch – whether people were near or far. He loved staying connected with people he cared about, sharing stories, and checking in on everyone.

He is survived by his wife Gloria, his eldest son Patrick and his wife Erica and their children Kirk, Zoe, and Olivia, his second son Kevin and his partner Jardine, and his youngest, Aaron and his wife Lyka and their son Liam, who will continue to honor his memory and carry forwards the lessons, values, and love he so graciously gave.

May he rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to all those who knew him.