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Ciprian Ioan Ostap

April 3, 2025

On April 3, 2025, Ciprian Ioan Ostap passed away peacefully at home with his parents, John and Juliana, by his side to comfort him.

Born in Romania, Ciprian immigrated to London, Ontario with his parents in August 1994, at the age of 16. After graduating from high school in 1997, he was accepted to the University of Western Ontario to start a concurrent degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Before Ciprian was able to complete his degrees, he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Despite the many medical challenges he faced, Ciprian was able to successfully graduate from UWO with a BSc in Computer Science in 2001 and a BEngSc in Computer Engineering in 2003.

Ciprian had a love of travel and a desire to explore new places. A highlight for him was the opportunity to study as a summer exchange student in Ulm, Germany in 1999. This allowed Ciprian to travel throughout Europe. Barcelona, Paris and Venice were his personal favourites. He was blessed and grateful to be able to have this experience before being diagnosed with MS the following year.

Ciprian can be described as someone with a strong will to live and a hope for the future, despite his MS diagnosis. John and Juliana traveled with Ciprian to Panama in 2009 so he could undergo stem cell treatment to help with the symptoms of his MS. While the procedure wasn’t as successful as anticipated, his parents believe that it did help him overcome many future health challenges. Ciprian never gave up his hope that one day a treatment or cure might be found for MS, and he fought bravely to the end.

On behalf of Ciprian and themselves, John and Juliana would like to extend a grateful thank you to Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church and Thames Valley DSB Adult ESL Community for all of their support, and especially to all the nurses from VON, AGTA, and all the PSW’s from Cheshire and Closing the Gap, who took such great care of Ciprian over the past 14 years.

Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., where a funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ciprian are asked to consider the MS Society, VON or Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church.

“Death is nothing at all.  I have only slipped away to the next room.  I am I and you are you.  Whatever we were to each other, that, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.  Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.  Put no difference into your tone.  Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.  Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me…

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?  I am but waiting for you.  For an interval.  Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner.  All is well.”

– Blessed St. Augustine   

 

 

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John and Juliana, I would like to offer my condolences on Ciprian's passing. I was honored to play a role in his care for the past few years and know that he was surrounded by your care and love throughout his life. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Dawn

~ Dawn Sheldon

Familiei Ostap Cu inima grea ne gândim la imesa durere pe care o trăiți și ne rugăm Domnului să vă dea putere să păstrați vie amintirea dragului Ciprian. Dumnezeu să-l odihnească cu îngerii!

~ Liviu și Georgeta Micu

Dumnezeu să îl odihnească în pace pe Ciprian! Fie ca Dumnezeu să vă dea putere și mângâiere ca să puteți trece mai ușor prin aceste momente de mare tristețe! Sincere condoleanțe!

~ Daniela si Emilian Siman

To my dear and special friends, Juliana and John, I want to commend you for being phenomenal parents to your dear son, Chippy. For as long as I have known you (25 years), I have admired your love, care, and courage for taking care of Ciprian’s every need. The loss is difficult and there are no words to express our condolences. May your find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared with Ciprian and may you find strength in your faith to move forward with Chippy always in your heart. Thank you for being the Best Parents. Today Chippy was laid to rest to be with his Lord and creator. In heaven, he will experience only peace. Rest In Perfect Peace, Chippy.

~ Clare Jeng

Dear Juliana and John, With great sadness I have learned about the passing of your beautiful Ciprian whom I met only once, but whose story touched me deeply. I can’t even imagine your profound pain you must feel for your great loss. I am sending you my heartfelt sympathy hoping that your faith and time will help you relieve the sense of that unimaginable loss. My loving thoughts are with you. Ewa

~ Ewa Massak

Dragii noștri Iuliana și Nelu, Sperăm ca amintirile și iubirea pentru Ciprian să vă aducă un strop de alinare…..iar Bunul Dumnezeu să il odihnească în pace! Cu dragoste și prietenie în aceste momente grele, Buji și Ioana

~ Buji și Ioana

Draga Iuliana si Nelu, În aceste clipe atât de grele pentru familia voastra, va sintem alaturi…. Fie ca bunul Dumnezeu să va poată alina durerea şi să odihnească in pace sufletul curat al lui Ciprian! A plecat prea devreme dar va rămâne în inimile tuturor celor care l-au cunoscut, pentru TOTDEAUNA! Îngerii să vegheze drumul său lin către Dumnezeu. Sincere condoleanţe! Consiliul Parohial al Biserici Sfanta Cruce din London, Ontario

~ Consiliul Parohial al Biserici Sfanta Cruce din London, Ontario

Sincere condoleanțe din partea noastră! Fie ca bunul Dumnezeu să vă aline durerea, să vă întărească, iar sufletul lui Cipi sa-l așeze la loc de odihnă si lumină, unde nu mai este durere, întristare şi suspinare. Dumnezeu să-l odihnească în pace!

~ Livia și Constantin Tiba

Sincere Condoleante ! Fie ca amintirile frumoase cu Cipri sa va aduca putina mingiiere in aceste zile de mare durere sufleteasca. Dumnezeu sa-l odihnesca in pace pe Ciprian !

~ Emilia si Vali Potra

Dear Juliana and John, My heart is heavy with sadness for you and for all who loved and cared for Ciprian. He was truly an extraordinary man, and I feel incredibly privileged to have spent so many meaningful days in his presence. From soaking in the sunshine to sharing books and laughter, those moments will remain etched in my memory. Ciprian’s spirit, kindness, and warmth touched everyone around him, and I will carry those memories with me always. Thank you for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to be a part of your lives for so many years. It has been an honor. With deepest sympathy and gratitude, Desiree

~ Desiree Cuffy

Dumnezeu să-l odihnească în pace pe Cipi, a trecut prin mai multă suferință decât putem cuprinde în cuvinte. Rugăciunile noastre se îndreaptă către el, fie ca sufletul său să găsească acum odihna pe care o merită. Îl vom păstra mereu în inimile noastre, cu toată dragostea. Suntem alături de voi cu sufletul și cu lacrimi.

~ Ioana, Adriana și Radu

Sincere condoleanțe! Gândurile și rugăciunile noastre sunt alături de dumneavoastră în aceste momente de grea durere. Dumnezeu sa îl odihnească în pace și lumină pe Ciprian!

~ Angela și Alexandru Vanca

Dear Juliana and John, There are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful son, Ciprian. We know he is with God now in Heaven and smiling down on you both. Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy.

~ Mrs. Shirley Hachey

Rugăciunile și amintirile plăcute sunt ceea ce avem pentru a comemora viața celui care a plecat dintre noi. Fie că dragostea familiei și a prietenilor să reprezintă sprijinul de care aveți nevoie în aceste zile de mare durere sufletească. Cele mai sincere condoleanțe!

~ Edith și Radu

Drum lin spre lumină, dragă Ciprian! În acest univers al tristeţii ne rămân stelele amintirilor - licăriri calde ce ne alină durerea și păstrează vie prezența ta în inimile noastre. Sincere condoleanțe și regrete eterne!

~ Elena și Remus Tutunea-Fățan

Cu inimile îndurerate, ne exprimăm cele mai sincere condoleanțe pentru pierderea de neimaginat a fiului dumneavoastră. Nu există cuvinte care să aline durerea unui părinte care își pierde copilul, dar vă suntem alături cu gânduri de compasiune, sprijin și rugăciune. Fie ca amintirile frumoase și dragostea purtată în suflet să vă aducă puțină mângâiere în aceste momente grele. Condoleanțe din partea familiei Pușcalau

~ Gabriela și Valentin Puscalau

Dumnezeu sa-l ierte si sa-l odihneasca! Thinking of you in these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

~ Mona Vaduva

Services for Ciprian Ioan Ostap

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

April 8, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

April 8, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

April 9, 2025 1:00 pm

Additional Service information

Interment to follow Funeral Service at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London.

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MS Society of Canada

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