The world bids farewell to Zac Zi-Dre Jia of Toronto, Ontario, departing on September 2, 2025 at the age of 36. Zac leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Zac Zi-Dre Jia to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let their loved ones carry forward the torch of their memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of their love and the brilliance of their spirit. Though Zac may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, their essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

A graveside service was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Parkview Cemetery (335 University Ave, Waterloo, ON N2K1T6).

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September 28, 2025

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September 26, 2025

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September 24, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, Peace, Prayers and Blessings.”

September 22, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, rest in peace 希望你在另一边可以过的自由且快乐”

September 22, 2025

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September 22, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”

September 22, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

September 22, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, With deepest sympathies.”

September 21, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

September 21, 2025

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September 21, 2025

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September 21, 2025

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September 21, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, Forever remembered for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and brilliance. May you rest in eternal peace.”

September 21, 2025

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September 21, 2025

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September 19, 2025

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September 19, 2025

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“In loving memory of my dear friend Zac, I’m grateful we met 11 years ago, became friends, lifted each other, and shared in each other’s joy. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.”

September 18, 2025

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September 18, 2025

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“In loving memory of my dear friend, jewelry mentor Zac Zi-Dre Jia, We miss you and will always think you.”

September 18, 2025

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“In loving memory of Zac Zi-Dre Jia, Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. I'm glad our lives touched, dear Mimi.”

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September 25, 2025

Ari Fudim wrote a sympathy message

“Zac, Your light has been taken from us far too soon. You are STILL...one of a kind. Your knowledge, your passion, your heart, wit, fashion sense and fun-loving nature was a highlight of my evenings at the GIA Alumni evenings and your absence will be sorely felt by us all. We will share stories of you and keep your memory alive. Cheers my friend, watch over us from above!”

September 23, 2025

joy lei wrote a sympathy message

“纽约的一面之缘…还帮我们拍下照片谢谢相遇希望你平静喜乐🙏🙏”

September 21, 2025

Amy Chen wrote a sympathy message

“Hi Zac, 以前总是嫌弃你话很多，现在再也听不到了，又很想念你的叽叽喳喳。卡姐说不搞这些就不会告别，总觉得在路上走着走着还能遇到你。最后那个周六看到你的时候跟你说byebye，却没想到是最后一次了。记得我们在一楼回忆当年卡姐带着我认识你，她买的那个Bottega的包。会看到Jellycat想到你会喜欢哪一个，感觉你的声音似乎还在耳边。 We will always miss you. May you rest in peace. You will stay in our memories forever.”

September 21, 2025

Charlene Yu wrote a sympathy message

“Hi，吒吒。很遗憾我们相识和共事的时间并不算长。但我会永远记得三四年前第一次见你，你对着你那只巨大的cocktail ring侃侃而谈的样子，我也会永远记得两年前入职的第一天，你带着我在公司从上到下介绍每一个人每一个部门，你说这里的氛围像家一样。谢谢你曾经的接纳和包容，谢谢你不厌其烦地讲那些道理，谢谢你分享那些有趣的知识和那些狗血搞笑的故事，谢谢你让我有机会认识那些像你一样优秀的人们。谢谢你曾交错在我的生活中，让我有机会从另外一个视角认识这个世界。我知道，未来每当我看到那些华丽绚烂的事物，都会有你的影子。接下来这些无法见面的日子，就当作茫茫人海里我们擦肩而过。你也许正漫步在某个城市，看过那里的展，听过那里的音乐剧，品尝那里的美食美酒，搜集世界各地光怪陆离的故事。等再相见的时候，你能继续聒噪地讲那些见闻。愿你正在做着如宝石般璀璨耀眼的梦。【不许嫌我肉麻！！永远怀念你！我心中永远的萌妹，世界上最好最可爱的小吒可！】”

September 21, 2025

Erin Zhang wrote a sympathy message

“Zac, 到现在我都很难相信这一切。我会记得你的笑容。你大大的眼镜。我会记得在秀场门口我遇见你，你靠在栏杆上和我聊天的样子。我会记得你对我所有的鼓励。也许我对你来说只是一个普通的客人，但是你点亮过我很黑暗的瞬间。我会永远记得你，祝福你。 Zac，希望你在天堂可以真的快乐。”

September 21, 2025

Raven Ma wrote a sympathy message

“Love and memories from Edmonton Hi Zac, although we never had the chance to meet in person, I want to thank you for all the help and guidance you gave me. I will never forget your support in guiding me achieve my GIA certification. May you rest in peace. Raven”

September 20, 2025

Sabrina Xu wrote a sympathy message

““吒吒见字如面你离开前的那个周五我匆匆忙忙的下班你匆匆忙忙的上楼原本想去跟你打声招呼最后还是赶着走了想说下周见到再say hi 这个遗憾加入到了其他许许多多的遗憾中无法释怀… 感谢你曾出现在我的生命中给过我很多的支持给我科普了很多珠宝知识给我留下了很多快乐美好的回忆你是我生命中浓墨重彩的一笔 I will always miss you. 终有一天我们还会再相见的”

September 18, 2025

Kivi Hong wrote a sympathy message

“I will never forget that day, we were standing in a corner on the roof, we flipped every page of the Assouline book of jewelry collection. You were so passionate about jewelry, you knew all the stories behind each piece. You were shining when you talked about those stories. I will always miss you, you are truly one of a kind.”

September 18, 2025

Sunnie Y wrote a sympathy message

“Hi, Zac We’ve known each other for 12 years. You once said you would wait for me to move downtown and keep me company over food and drinks, but in the end you broke your word. I miss you deeply, and I will never forget。”

September 18, 2025

Negin Tadayyon wrote a sympathy message

“Sweet Zac, I was lucky to get to know you, share memories and listen to tour stories. And what a storyteller you were.:( Will miss you and see you in another lifetime.”

September 18, 2025

Indi U wrote a sympathy message

“In remembrance and celebration our dear friend. This photo from his last birthday reminds me so clearly of the joy he carried everywhere he went. Fun, full of life, and boundless in knowledge, he had a way of sparking curiosity and laughter in every conversation. Forever missed, forever cherished.”

September 18, 2025

Ghada Aljelo wrote a sympathy message

“Grateful to have met you, my dear friend. I will always treasure our memories together. You truly were a light at every event and every outing. You will be deeply missed. All my love and prayers to you and your family 🙏🌹”

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