HENRIQUES, Horace (Raymond) Leonard - After 7 years of enduring a rapid decline of Lewy Body dementia and Parkinsonian symptoms, sadly, Raymond died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving wife and children, in his 77th year.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Allison, of 52 years; his son, Michael Henriques (Karen Fung); daughter, Jessica Henriques (Yordan Gutierrez Masa); cherished Papa and YeYe to Kyler, Jada and Kevin; his sister, Ave Sands (Douglas Sands).
Raymond is lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law, Theresa Gonsalves; and her sister, Imelda (Vic Walker); Dave Martins (Annette Arjoon); and many of his cherished in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Raymond was a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto for over 20 years.
He was an outstanding mentor who helped hundreds of students in the University of Toronto (TYP) program.
Raymond was their non-judgemental mentor who they could trust and show their vulnerabilities. He gave students countless hours of deep academic coaching, listening and counseling.
He also gave his students the most important ingredient for future success - unconditional love and empathy.
Raymond loved to travel; especially to his beloved Guyana (where he was born) and Cuba.
He was an avid reader and collected thousands of books to support his love of learning and deep desire and drive to understand our human experience.
He created a community of friends who all shared his passion and commitment to Education and Social Justice.
Cremation has taken place; a Celebration of Raymond's Life will be held later this July in Toronto.
{fastsocialshare