Born in Sibiu, Romania on April 24, 1959, Florin passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Mariana; his son, Razvan; and his mother, Elena.
Florin was an award-winning mathematician, Vice President of the Canadian Mathematical Society, professor at the University of Victoria and Yale-NUS Singapore, the author of several successful books, and an avid tennis player.
A loving husband and father, he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be held in the Redwood Chapel at McCall Gardens on Friday, February 16 at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive.
Tributes, if desired, may be made to the Victoria Hospice Society.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Marina,
Ernesto told us about the health problems of Florin and Stefanella has
just told us about the end. We are shocked and deeply sorry for this.
We hope that thanks to the palliative treatment he was not suffering.
We coincided in many scientific events and he was in Barcelona
several times since long time ago. We have been always impressed by his
energy and enthusiasm and we collaborate with him in a paper.
He was an outstanding mathematician, mainly doing an impressive work in
dynamics of particles and celestial mechanics, including both regular
and chaotic motion.
But the topic which has made him more popular is, without any doubt,
related to N-body problems in curved spaces, either with positive or
negative curvature, with varying curvature and studying also how to
relate motion in curved spaces and planar spaces. In the last years
he did very important contributions to the knowledge of these
problems. He also pointed out the relevance of the study of the
motion of particles in curved spaces among many researchers.
He was a world leader in all these topics.
He has also written several impressive books concerning not only
mathematical topics but also historical facts and the contributions of
outstanding mathematicians. This gives a clear evidence not only of his
mathematical mind, but also the humanistic aspects.
It is really a sad thing that a young person as him, full of energy and
in a key point of his professional career is gone so suddenly.
He was a very friendly person always ready to help everybody and with a
great interest in the work and the personal aspects of many people.
Really a quite exceptional person!
We keep both of you in our mind.
Regina Martinez and Carles Simo
Dear Marina,
All the people that had the privilege to meet Florin want to express to you how much he was liked.
Florin made friends everywhere and will always be remembered in Brazil.
Dear Mariana,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to you and Razvan in this very difficult time.
Neilane
Dear Marina, dear Razvan, dear Elena,
as we heard today that Florin passed away, we need to let you know that we are incredibly sad, shocked and speechless.
We are students of his first mathematics class in Medias, Romania in the years 1984 to 1988. We remember him as the most friendly and honest teacher we ever had. We spend great times in the class, but also in the Romanian Carpathians, in summer hiking, in winter skiing. He loved mathematics and nature. We are very grateful for the time we spend with him.
We really need to let you know that words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Florin’s death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
With sincere sympathy
Mihaela Gabroveanu
Marianne Dengel
Britta Ionescu (Fehse)
Dear Mariana and Razvan
We were so sorry to hear of Florin’s unexpected and tragic passing. We are thinking of you in this sad time.
Sincerest condolences
Bill and Judy.
Dear Mariana, Razvan and Elena, please accept my deepest condolences.
Florin was the first person in Canada who believed in me and hired me for my first full-time job at PIMS. I will never forget his support and encouragement, great sense of humor. He left this world way too soon.
RIP, Florin.
Dear Mariana and Razvan,
Hong and I are very very shocked and sad with the passing of our dear friend Florin. At this most difficult time of your life, we would like you to know that we are thinking about you and will be with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you. Florin had a great life and we will miss him. Take care, Jane and Hong.
Dear Marianna and Family,
I’m truly sorry for your loss and can only wish you all the best in the coming times.
Sincere condoleanțe din partea elevilor cărora le-a fost diriginte și profesor la Școala Gen. Nr. 5. Chiar dacă (poate) nu ne știți, Florin ne-a fost mentor, ne-a oferit multora dintre noi un model demn de urmat si ne-a aratat ca transformarea unui vis in realitate sta in mainile noastre. Gândurile noastre îndurerate se îndreaptă spre voi in aceste momente triste.
Drum bun, Florine, odihneste-te in pace printre stelele care ai încercat toată viața sa le dai de urma.
Mariana, please accept my sincerest condolences. I will pray for you and your son at this difficult time. God bless you and keep you in the warm embrace of your loving family and friends. Sincerely, Mary