Patrick Sixto was born in Grande Riviere, Trinidad, the second oldest child of Roy and Claudia Sixto. His stories of childhood reflected his love for his five siblings, his adventurous spirit and his love of nature. Patrick’s work ethic developed at an early age through tending his hidden garden and jockeying to guide tourists through the Pitch Lake. His hard work led him to caddy for golfers and discover his passion for the game. His first career decision was to join the First Battalion Trinidad and Tobago Regiment where he made several life-long friendships. In 1967, he married Lera Alexander, the young woman who captured his attention three years prior. The following year, he immigrated to Canada and was soon followed by his young bride and their new baby, Richard. Unlike many Caribbean immigrants at the time, Patrick chose to go directly to Calgary. This decision launched a life-long career in Oil and Gas working on projects across Alberta, the Maritimes, and eventually Saudi Arabia. Calgary was also where Patrick shared his love of Carnival and T&T Culture. He was a founding member and past Executive Director of Calgary Carifest and President of the Trinidad and Tobago Canadian Association. He was instrumental in bringing the culture, food, and warmth of his birthplace to his home on the prairies. This was one of the many ways he gave back to the country that welcomed him.
Patrick was blessed to have travelled to over 20 countries, making many friends from around the world. His favourite adventures were climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, sailing the Nile, and visiting Sri Lanka. In his retirement years, he continued to travel, golfed twice a week, and found joy in building a magnificent garden, for which he received numerous awards.
As he neared the end of his life, Patrick simply said “Love one another”.
Patrick will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Lera Sixto, his siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many others. He will be buried with his son, Richard Sixto, who pre-deceased him in December, 2020.
A Celebration of Life for Patrick Sixto and Richard Sixto, will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 2:30 pm with Laura-Lee Parris, Celebrant. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Patrick thank you for being my adopted with love brother. I was only in my late teens when we first met. Over the years I came to cherish our talks and always the advice that you gave me (whether I liked it or not smile). Remembering our last conversation ended and I said goodbye and I love you – you gave me one of your Patrick replies which made me smile. So I am remembering you with love and a smile.
My sincerest condolences to Lera, Lorraine and Jayden and the rest of extended family.
Andy calliste
My condolence to the family of Patrick Sixto from the Calliste & David family. May he rip. He always passes by poboy when he is in Trinidad.
Please accept our deepest condolences from the Williams Family to the Sixtos Family. We were your neighbors and follow you whenever we can. We heard so many amazing stories of you. Sleep in eternal peace Patrick.
Rest in eternal peace my friend and Batch 3187 Rommel Blackmann.
Your journey has ended. You are now with the Heavenly Angels . And on behalf of the first intake 5th March 1963, we salute you for making us proud and also for entertaining the football team and major General Ed Dillon and Major Chevallier Jackson
I extend condolences to the Sixto Family. Patrick and I, were members of the 1st. Bn. Trinidad and Tobago Regiment. We joined the Army at the same time, March 5th, 1963. I resigned from the Army before he did and headed to the USA. I appreciated our friendship. I admired his tenacity in achieving all that he did. Great man indeed. May he rest in eternal peace.
For your love for my family, especially my children, for your love for my dearest friend and sister, for the years in the desert of Arabia and beyond, for the joy and laughter we shared, I thank you Patrick.
Heaven just received one cool dude! Hope they are ready for all the jokes you will unleash on them!!
Rest on my brother. You will be forever in my heart and in the hearts of all the Udezues. Love you our ‘Uncle Patrick.’
My deepest condolences to Lera and the Sixto family. May Patrick rest in eternal peace.
My Condolence to the family of Patrick, I pray God’s Holy Spirit will bring peace and comfort to your hearts as you mourn the loss of a dear loved one. He is absent from the body but present with the Lord.
He will forever live on in your hearts. God bless you.
With a heavy heart I extend my deepest condolences to my sister Lera, my niece Lorraine, my great-nephew Jayden, Carlyle, all the Sixto siblings and their offspring, my daughters Asiyah and Amina and their offspring and all the friends and family who loved Patrick dearly. He was a good brother-in-law to me and we will all miss him. I thank God for the opportunity and priviledge of having him in our lives. We know that he is in a better place and in his words to me he said “I am at peace and I made peace with everyone” May he rest in perfect peace. I will continue to support my sister and niece emotionally. God’s blessing to all. Remember that the Lord is your Strength.
Forever Grateful Dad for the many Blessings in all our lives that came from you.
From: your grandsons Jonathan & Nichail: Great Grandchildren: Jasmine & Cameron: Daughter Debra name( Luv) by you. Also folks that met you in the UK. Forever in all our hearts We sincerely extend our condolences to your amazing family. Wife Lera, Daughter Lorraine, Grandson Jayden and all others.