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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nathan meileur
Joe Kanaan
Omer was like a brother to me when we were younger. He would always take the time to visit me in Toronto when I moved there. My deepest condolences to everyone.
Pat Paquette
I cannot say enough about how Omer managed to put on a smile on everyone's face everyday. He was so committed to helping others and always seeing the good in people. I will sincerely miss the spontaneity of his humour and his ability to go out of his way to ensure other people were happy.
Christopher Watt
Omer is the reason for many of us ottawa youth for wanting to succeed! He changed my life forever and was always the light of every work place he stepped into. He will always be remembered as a honest and caring person and a role model for all!
Mine ,Bilge and Gamze Ozkan
Our dear Tonguc, we pray for you to rest and have peace among the brightest stars. Your sparkle will keep enlightening us and all you have touched.
Jacob Bastien
You'll be dearly missed my friend you were one of the few people who reached me when I was in a dark place even helped my family out even though you didn't have to rest in piece you amazing person
Jon Black
My heart goes out to his family and everyone who knew him. He loved life and was an amazing friend with a wonderful heart. He will be forever missed. May he Rest In Peace
Joseph O'Reilley
OG. I am so sad to hear of your passing. You were a real homie to me during high school and afterwards. When I moved to the west end you would pick me up and drop me off for/from school EVERYDAY. Just one example of how selfless you could be. Reading all these comments it clearly wasn’t just me who saw that side of you. My deepest condolences to your mom and entire family/friend group. You will be missed. RIP OG
Samantha
He was such a caring and giving man, helped me so much to take the steps to have a better life.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without his assistance.
May he Rest In Peace ,
Sending lots of prayers to his family
Caitlin Gallinger
You saved my life and believed in me when no one else did..
Rest in peace, sweet angel..
Omer was a good man, he helped me and my friends through a lot of hard times by just being there to talk and help us out in any way he could. He will be missed.