After a yearlong battle with cancer, which he fought fiercely and bravely, Ivan passed peacefully at home surrounded with love and family on Thursday, July 11th, 2024. His life partner of 31 years, Dana, and his children, Cooper and Brodie, survive him.
Ivan’s presence as a father was immense, devoting his time with his children in ice rinks and on lakes across Ontario. Ivan created two lifetimes’ worth of life lessons and memories with his children in the short time they had together.
He leaves behind his parents Benny and Josephine, his brother Shawn (Amelia), father and mother-in-law Ken and Dianne and a large extended family of brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a proud uncle to Xander, Camy, Jake, Walker, Amelia, Ava, Scarlet, Michelle, Miqueias, Lia, Evan, Caleb, and Connor.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 o’clock. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday morning, July 18 at 11 o’clock.
The family invites you to honour Ivan by driving classic cars / bikes to his visitation and/or service.
Those unable to attend the service in person are invited to view the service through live streaming, at 11:00 a.m. or at a more convenient time for you, please click the following link:
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In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bethell Hospice Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.
A Celebration of Ivan’s Life will be announced at a later date.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Imelda Farrugia
My deepest condolences goes to all his precious Family, and to mum Josie and dad Benny Borg..So sorry I can not come and pay my respect, I’m out of the province right now.My hearth goes out to all…May He Rest In Peace in God’s glorious Heaven God Bless You ALL. from Imelda
Karen Morin
My sincere condolences to you Dana and family. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories and pictures.
Marilyn King
My dear Dana,
I cannot express how sad I am to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your kids. I hope we have an opportunity to connect sometime in the future.
Maria camilleri borg
Rip Ivan
Condolences to his parents and family
Maria , John, Sephora, Mark and Katya Camilleri
Sharon Dorney
Josie and Benny I am so very sorry for you losing Ivan.
He was such a lovely gentle man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Julie gauci
Im so sory for your loss sincerest condolences to all the family
Jason Gierak
My deepest sympathy to the entire Borg family, my friend of 33 years, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for the memories, over three decades of laughter, unforgettable road trips, and always being the life of the party. May your journey forward be blessed.
Your brother and bandmate
Jason Gierak
Campbell Joanne
Dana,
I am so very sorry for your lost. Sending prayers to you and your entire family
Melita Mizzi
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all the family.
Mark Mifsud
Condolences to all the family and loved ones.. we will treasure our memories with you cousin, forever
Mary-Ellen Bezzina
Guza, Benny, Shawn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Thinking of you all.
Mary Vella
Our deepest condolences to Dana and the children Guza and Benny and brother Shawn and his family.We are out if the country at the moment. Our prayers are with all the family. May ge rest in peace.
Noel Fenech
Our deepest condolences Dana and to the family. Our hearts are heavy . He was a very young gentleman and a great dad . He now joins many we know in God’s heaven . Let us reflect on many memories with Ivan. God bless you and the family ❤️
Miriam Farrugia
Heart felt condolences to the whole family. May he Rest in Peace.
Denise Russell
Our deepest condolences at this most sad time.
Your have our love and support.
We are so very sorry.
Joseph Catania
Guza, Benny & Shawn. I am so sorry for your loss, of Ivan, may he rest in peace, My sincere condolences to all the family
Yvette Catania
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ivan was taken much too soon. Sincerest thoughts and condolences to Ivan’s entire family.
Bill Lammers
Dana we are both very sorry to learn of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you, your children and extended family
Aman & Gurpreet Chahal (Juggi’s cousin)
Condolences to Dana and the kids and the entire Borg Family – we are so sorry to hear about Ivan’s loss- may god give you all the strength in this tough time.
Gerben and Viona
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our heartfelt condolences.
We wish you strength and solace in the difficult times ahead.
Steve Clark
Very hard to convey the heartbreak and sadness that I am feeling. For Dana, Cooper, Brodie and the entire Borg Family. There is never enough time with the ones we love. In the time that I have known Ivan he made my world and everyone he met worlds a better place to be.
Going forward my days will be a little emptier I love you all.
Winston Rodricks
Dear Borg Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ivan. Having had the privilege of working closely with him for over 21 years in the Weight and Balance department at Air Canada, I came to know him as more than just a colleague. Ivan and I shared a passion for aircraft avionics and maintenance, which lead to our many conversations about our love for cars , and trucks, his automotive knowledge and expertise were truly inspiring.
We often debated the merits of Ford versus Doge trucks. Despite never agreeing on which was best, those conversations were always a highlight of our friendship at work.
Ivan often spoke fondly of his family and children, sharing stories that made me feel as if I knew you all personally. His love and pride for you were clear, and his words painted a picture of a warm and caring family man.
Sadly, I will not be able to attend the services, so please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Ivan’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who had the honor of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Winston Rodricks
Donna and Chuck Davies
This writeup so aptly describes the man that Ivan was. But he was also a wonderful neighbour – not seen every day, but you knew he was there if you needed him. It was such a pleasure for Chuck and I to watch Dana and Ivan as they became such wonderful parents to Cooper and Brodie, from the time they were born. We would hear Ivan next door laughing with the kids and encouraging them in whatever they were doing, while cooking up something exotic on the BBQ. He would often share some of his special food items with us.
We witnessed the kids departing with Ivan to go dirt biking, fishing or off to their many hockey games. When Cooper was five he decided he wanted to be a goalie, so one of his gifts at Christmas was goalie pads – I can still see Ivan out in the middle of Emma Street on Christmas day shooting pucks at the newly minted goalie! Even when he had been diagnosed with cancer, he was there to drive either Cooper or Brodie to their hockey tournaments and games.
Ivan was a wonderful man – husband and father and I loved the term ‘ authentic’ – he was – you don’t find many like that any more.
Dana, Cooper and Brodie (and your family) we grieve with you and love you like your were family.
Donna & Chuck
Krista Lloyd
Dana, Cooper, Brodie and Ivan’s family and friends,
My sincere condolences at this beyond heartbreaking time, I’m at a loss for words. I know how much he loved his family and how much he was loved.
Keep your cherished memories and thoughts of him with you always and remember him by speaking of these.
I am thinking of you all xo
Rest in peace Ivan
Krista Lloyd
SAM CAMILLERI
My sincere condolences to the Borg Family – Specially Dad Benny and Mom Josephine
Rhonda Foreman
While I only had the pleasure of meeting Ivan once, it was a meeting that will live in my heart forever. Ivan and my brother (Derek Cation) worked together and became close friends. Over four years ago our father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. My father (in his younger days) used to own a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, a car he would reminisce about often. By chance, Ivan owned the same car and so kindly gave our father a rip around the streets of Georgetown in his Road Runner. I will never forget seeing the smile on Dad’s face as he sat in that rumbling muscle car…thank you Ivan, you selflessly gave our father some joy in the final two months of his life. It is quite evident you loved and were well loved.
Ian and Elle Gadsby
Dana-
All our love and thoughts to you and the family. There’s nothing to say except, there’s a whole lot of us sending love and comfort through the universe.
Ian and Elle
Charlie and Monica Fenech
Our sincere condolences to all the family May Ivan rest in Peace, We keep him in our prayers..
Cheryl & Brian Hendsbee
Dana, we’re so very sorry to hear about Ivan. Keeping you and your loved ones in our thoughts.
Charles Micallef
Josephine and Benny we are so saddened for the loss of your son Ivan. Our deepest sympathy to both of you and all the family. We pray for all of you so God give you courage and healing through the pains and sorrow you are going through..
Charles & Antoinette Micallef
Owen Sciberras
My depend condolences to Cooper, Dana, Brodie , Ivan’s friends and family.
I have unfortunately only had a couple of chances to meet Ivan throughout my childhood;however, what I do know was that he has one of the most purest souls.
Take as much time as you need to grieve your loss and of course always remember him , but I know Ivan wants his friends and families to keep pushing.
Rest in Peace Ivan.
Owen Sciberras
Nicola and Ken Armstrong
Dana and family, Josie and Benny, and Shawn and family,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Ivan. He was such a lovely gentleman, and will very much be missed. He made me feel so welcome when I visited from Scotland and I am very saddened that I will not be able to introduce Ken to him when I am next over in Canada.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this time.
elise pacheco
Dear Dana
wrapping my arms around you a million times, I am SO sorry for your loss.
sending you so much love
Elise Pacheco
Kate
Dana and family, this is tremendously sad news. Hopefully there is comfort in knowing the foundation that Ivan built for your family will ensure his legacy and presence continues with you.
Please know I’m thinking about you as you navigate through this.
Nancy
Dana, Cooper, Brodie and Ivan’s family
My sincere condolences at this heartbreaking time, I was at a loss when I saw the email this morning.
Keep your cherished memories and always remember him in good spirit and keep his memory alive.
I am thinking of your Dana
Nancy Flynn
Joey Paul Catania
I met Ivan when I was 12 years old at a roast at the late Zarens house. I remember his love for a basketball and specifically the Detroit Pistons. He was very easy going and he had a very good heart. My sincere condolences to the entire family and friends.
Stefan Jez
Our condolences to the family, you are in our thoughts.
Stefan, Ingrid and Brendan Jez
Vicki Stafford
Our deepest sympathy for your loss,, Ivan was always professional and nice to deal with during his time working at Cavalier.
Darrell Rivney
I am so sorry to hear about Ivan’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Losing a loved one can be very hard and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Kirk Andrade
Ivan’s dedication to his family, passion for cars/bikes and conversations about being a hockey dad will be greatly missed! Ivan made a significant impact on us all, both as a friend and colleague. He was a vital part of our team, and a friend to so many.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Ivan’s friends and especially his family. You will always remain in our hearts!
With deepest sympathy,
Kirk Andrade
Claus Burmeister
May his memory be eternal. Sincere condolences, much love from our family to yours.
Rob Kyryluk
Dana, our most sincere condolences to you, Cooper and Brodie. The loss is unimaginable and we’re keeping your family in our thoughts.
David Canning
My deepest condolences to the whole family. Still coming to terms with this sad news. He was an amazing person, father, partner & son. I was privileged to have met him & I will always remember that.
May his soul rest in peace.
Jaclyn McCrorie
Dana, Cooper and Brodie,
The entire PATTISON family is sending you love and strength during this very difficult time. Please know that we are here for whatever you need.
Wrapping you all in love and strength for the days ahead. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband/dad.
Jaclyn McCrorie
Tony and Rita Saliba
My deepest condolences to and the family. Benny and Josephine I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. Our prayers are with you and your family during this tough time.
Mary Ellen Pugliese
My deepest condolences to you Dana, your children & entire family, thinking of you during this incredibly difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rebecca Primrose-Michaelis
My sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing.
Kay and Family
Dear Benny and Josia,
I am sorry for your loss!
Prayers for strength and healing
for you and your family.
Love you both, God bless
Kay and Family
Frank Chimienti
Dana,
Sending you and the kids my deepest condolences and prayers
Rest in peace
PHILIP SPITERI
Our sincere condolences to Ivan’s precious family and to his mom and Dad.
May God Grant unto him Eternal Rest.
Philip, Adele and Family
Andrea Parnell
Dana,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Ivan. May his memory be a blessing
Andrea
Nazare Da Silva
I’m sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. Sending you all the strength and support your family needs at this time.
-Nazare and family
Chris Falkiner
Dana,
So sorry for your loss. Devastating to hear.
Thoughts are with you and your family.
Chris
Vipul Mehta
My condolences to his family
May he rest in peace
Ian and Vickie Witherspoon
Dear Benny and Josie and Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. So very sad.
He will be missed by so many friends and family.
Be strong, Be safe
Ian and Vickie
Heather Sansom
Dana, Cooper and Brodie,
I am sooo sad for your Family. It doesn’t seem fair as Ivan was far too young. I am sending my sincere love and support in anyway I can.
Heather
Lillie Thomson
He was an amazing man, you knew where you stood with him. He will be greatly missed, heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
David & Branka Farrar
Dana, Cooper & Brodie.
Devastating to learn of the passing of Ivan. May the family find strength and peace during this period of darkness.
José, Linette & Jonathan Menjivar
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ivan. Over the many years of knowing him, we cherished the moments and memories that now feel even more precious. Our hearts go out to the family during this difficult time.
With love and sympathy,
The Menjivar Family
Debbie Whelan
Dear Benny & Josie,
We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your beloved son.
Thinking of you and sending much love from our family to your entire family.
Debbie and Larry Whelan
Frank Vella
My deepest condolences to all family and friends
We are deeply saddened by the news
Of Ivan’s untimely passing. We are so sorry cannot be there with you to comfort you as we are outside the country at the time being.
We will pray for Ivan he went to a better place and he will REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. God Bless
Ryan Barr
Erin and I are very sad over the loss of Ivan. He was definitely one of a kind and will be missed by many. So many good memories of him, both working beside him for the past 23 years and outside of the office as well. (ie his “over politeness” on the phone always cracked me up, I also learned to never cross an International border with Ivan…haha!)
My deepest sympathies to you Dana, Cooper and Brodie.
The Barr Family
Cindy Frost
Dana,
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thomas McKechnie
I am at a loss for words. Ivan has always been a great guy to work with – no nonsense, great to chat with and always ready for sole shenanigans. He will certainly be missed around the office.
Rita Azzopardi
Ivan faced this challenge with incredible strength, supported by the unwavering love of his family, especially Dana, Cooper and Brodie.
He was one of the good ones.
May he rest in peace.
Eric Gaudet
Rest In Power Ivan.
Thank you for the friendship, the laughs, the beers, and the music.
Punk rock summer forever.
Chadeline Huynh
Dana,
May the love and memories you all shared as a beautiful family bring you comfort during this incredibly tough time. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss – sending you and yours my deepest condolences.
With love & care,
Chad
Tyler Sumak
I met Ivan during his days with The Tirekickers. We often played shows together. Great guy. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Renee Korban
Dana,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Ivan.
My deepest sympathies for you and your kids and family.
Sending much love and strength to you all.
Thinking of you
Renee Korban
Gerry Houle
Ivan was the prime example of never judging a book by his cover. He was such a great guy! We worked along side each other, he in Load and I in Dispatch. Long discussions about his work and love of cars, his family and hockey. Just a gem of a guy, a man’s man, but most of all a great husband and father. This one hits home, I thought the world of him and when I found out about his predicament, I prayed for him. Condolences to Dana, Cooper and Brodie and his family and friends. We will meet again, until such time, rest in peace my friend
John Newbigging
I’m gonna miss our chats and the rides we did to Port Dover even if we all had to stop more often so Ivan could gas up that tiny gas tank. Gone way too soon. Rest well my friend.
Condolences to your family.
Fab Tenaglia
Dana my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Graham Reilly & Family
Wishing your whole family peace & healing through this difficult time. Ivan was one of the best, a pleasure to work with, and he will be deeply missed.
Terry and Cynthia O'Brien
Dear Dana, Cooper, Brodie and the entire Borg family
Words can not express how sorry we are for the passing of Ivan.
He will always be in our memories
Terry and Cynthia O’Brien
Emma Gregson
My deepest condolences to this incredible family. Wishing the Borg family peace, love, and empathy through this difficult time.
Magliocchi Family
Dear Dana, Cooper and Brodie,
We are so sorry to hear about Ivan’s passing.
Sending our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Owen Hill and Family
Our family has such fond memories with the Borgs. I met Ivan 25 years ago when I started working at Air Canada. We spent a lot of time together through the years; working together, supporting Sharon’s fate at all of those seedy bars, eating pastizzi from Malta Bake Shop, dancing with Ivan and Dana at our wedding, taking our gun and hunting licence certification together, shooting skeet with Shawn and Papa Borg, and fishing with Brodie and Cooper and the kids in Keswick on the water and on the ice. We weren’t done making memories yet, but the ones we have will be cherished.
Our deepest condolences to you Dana, Cooper, and Brodie.
Owen, Chrystal, Alice, and Violet.
Jerome Brunet
I’ve just come to hear of Ivan’s passing.
When I first joined load I thought he was a tough guy. Over time he was the biggest punk softy I’d ever met. He was very introspective n had a big heart.
Lots of memories laughing n teasing each other over who was better U2 or the Ramones.
I can still hear his voice n laugh.
My sincere condolences to Dana n all the family.
Big hug, Jerome Brunet
Theresa Gauci
Condolences to all Ivan’s family, so sorry for a huge loss,Rest In Peace Ivan.
Jacqui Butterworth
Dana –
I am so sorry to learn about Ivan’s passing, and I extend my deepest condolences. May you, your children and the rest of your family find peace in the thousands of memories he left in your care.
Scott Gibb
Dana,
So sorry to hear the news. Deepest sympathies for you and your family. Thoughts are with you and the boys during this difficult time.
Hugs – Scott
Jo Fershau
So very saddened to hear of Ivan’s passing. Sending love and strength to you and your family Dana during what must be an impossibly difficult time. Cherish the beautiful memories.
Sheryl Wade-Bereziuk
Dana,
My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest condolences