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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28 Responses
I’ll miss you Patrick, my big brother. You were always loving and kind to me. I’ll miss your warmth and humour. You, will always be alive in my heart. We grieve, but not as those who have no hope. Rest In Peace my dear brother. I love you. Jenny
Oh Patrick! My dear friend. Growing up together in LaBrea . Attending Majuba Gospel Hall church every Sunday and Brighton E.C. elementary Monday to Friday
We went our different ways for high school but that bond remained even after we lived what seemed like a world away from each other as adults. My sympathy to Lera, her daughter and Samuel, Madge, Aubrey, Jen, Rosalind & amp; the extended family. Just thinking of Patrick, always brought a smile . May that continue even through the tears. RIP until the Lifegiver resurrects you my friend.
Elena Dublin
Sincerest condolences to Mr. Sixtos’ wife, children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May his fond memories be a treasure to all…eternal rest unto his soul…..
RIP Pat. Hoping all the great memories will carry your family to a place of healing and love. You fought the fight and now you are at rest. Condolences from Francis and Gail Brice in Calgary.
My sincere sympathy and condolences on Patrick’s passing. Although our paths crossed in Saudi, I did not know him very well but his sense of humour, gentle manner and soul I do remember! I believe he and his son are now exchanging laughs and jokes and keeping watch from above.
Thinking of you, and your family, Lera. May all God’s angels comfort and give you peace.
Susan Gregory
Comono paisano. Comonono! As we greeted each other each day as trainees at the Lake Asphalt Company at La Brea Trinidad & Tombago way back in the day. Sad to hear of your passing my brother. Gladys and I extend our deepest condolences to you family and friends. Until we meet again in the afterlife. Farewell Bro. Travel safely on the other side.❤✌
Many condolences to the family of Patrick, and the Sixto siblings. Fun memories of that community spirit of yours Patrick, when you corralled us all to take pictures of us La Breanians who were assembled at one of our cultural events. Always such a warm brother, and true friend, Patrick. God speed. Requiescat in pace.
I’m still coming to terms of the untimely passing of Patrick! From neibour in La brea to neighbor and friend in Calgary, we go a long way bro! Your sense of humor!! Always had me cracking up! To Wife Leera Loraine and all his siblings, I sincerely extend my heartfelt condolences! Just think as we all know Patrick, he will be challenging Richard in some game of golf and making everyone laugh! So he is very happy in Gods heaven! GO GET THEM BRO! RIP
With a heavy heart, I express my deepest condolences to Mrs. Sixto, kids and other family members of Patriçk Sixto at his untimely departure. I will never forget our childhood connections in La Brea, Trinidad. May he have an eternal rest in Peace.
RIP my dear Batch bro Sixto. We were called ‘the war babies’ when we joined the Regiment. I look at our pics now, and say, “Omg! How time has flown.” How I long for the day when “time has no wings.” But I’m reminded of our pithy maxim, ‘Soldiers never die, they just fade away.’ We shall meet again my brother; where flesh knows no corruption. My condolences go out..to all family & dear ones. PEACE