Died peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022, five days short of his 90th birthday.
Ignacio will be sadly missed by the love of his life, Elisa, his wife for nearly 66 years. He was a loving and dedicated father to Sonia (Bob), doting and always-present Abuelo to Kaila (Ryan) and Brandon (Tara) and great-granddaughter Isla. Always in the hearts of his nieces and nephews, predeceased by his brothers and sisters in Spain.
Ignacio was born in Cantabria, Spain. In 1957 he moved to Montevideo, Uruguay before making Toronto his home since 1972. Always the entrepreneur, Ignacio along with his wife Elisa, founded an industrial and safety supply manufacturing and distribution company. He was very involved with the Spanish community of Toronto, being a founding member of its pro-locale fundraising efforts, which resulted in the purchase and establishment of a permanent site for the Club Hispano of Toronto.
Friends may call at Kane-Jerrett North York Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge St, Toronto, (Yonge St. south of Steeles Ave.) on Sunday October 9th, 2022 from 1:00 pm until time of the Celebration of Ignacio's life which will begin at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ignacio’s memory to the Alzheimer’s society or the charity of your choice.
A private cremation was held.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrettnorthyork.ca for the Peña family.
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