Obituary of Leenas (Leenasrajah) Anthires

It is with profound heartbreak and unimaginable sorrow that the family announces the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved Leenasrajah (Leenas) Anthires, at the age of 46, on December 24, 2025, while on a family vacation in Varadero, Cuba. His death was unexpected, traumatic, and deeply devastating — a moment that shattered our world. What was meant to be a time of rest and joy became an unthinkable loss that our family is still struggling to comprehend. Leenas was taken from us far too soon, in a way none of us could have ever prepared for.

He leaves behind his soul mate and loving wife, Subo (Suboshana) Leenasrajah, and his most cherished children, Hailey Kaitlyn Leenasrajah and Jayden Robin Leenasrajah, who adored him beyond measure. He is also mourned by his parents Anthony Anthires and Pushpaleela Anthires; his parents‑in‑law Joseph Selvarajah and Grace Selvarajah; his siblings Stela Johnson, Queenstela Jeyathan, Jainshad Anthires, Dimitri Anthires, and Rithus Anthires; his beloved brothers‑in‑law Mercelin Johnson and Seevaratnam Jeyanthan; his sisters‑in‑law Lakshika Jainshad and Kavitha Rithus; his grandmother Annamma Anthonipillai; and his many nephews and nieces — Stefewn Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Anne Jazlin Jeyanthan, Sharlene Jainshad, Ashton Jainshad, Kaysha Jainshad, Nishelle Jainshad, Olievia Rithus, Ethan Rithus, and Ryan Rithus — all of whom are devastated by this profound and senseless loss.

Leenas was devoted to his family with every fibre of his being, never taking a breath for himself without taking a breath for those he cherished. His life was woven entirely into theirs.

He always made time for bedtime stories, for play, and for truly engaging with his children. He poured his heart into coaching them in every sport they loved, especially basketball and tennis, finding joy in every moment spent by their side. During the pandemic, he built an ice rink in the backyard so his family could skate together, and constructed a rope‑filled play structure to keep his children active, laughing, and connected during the hardest days. These memories now stand as precious gifts he leaves behind.

As a husband, he was unwaveringly loving, gentle, and steadfast. Subo was not only the love of his life but his closest confidant and truest friend. Their bond was built on trust, laughter, and a deep, quiet understanding. To his wife, he was a constant source of strength and comfort, showing his love not through grand gestures but through everyday devotion.

Leenas shared a special bond with his siblings and extended family. He brought laughter, ease, and light into every gathering — fun to be around, quick to tease, and always ready to help. With his brothers‑ and sisters‑in‑law, he built relationships rooted in genuine affection and respect. Family time with him was filled with simple joy, and his absence leaves a space that cannot be filled.

Beyond his devotion to family, Leenas found peace and happiness in the outdoors. He loved nature in its simplest forms — long walks, fresh air, quiet moments, and the feeling of being grounded in the world around him. He was a simple man in the most beautiful sense: humble, content, and uninterested in trends, appearances, or being the centre of attention. He lived with authenticity, choosing presence over pretense, and always valuing people over things.

Those who knew him will remember his warmth, his humour, his unwavering loyalty, and the way he made everyone around him feel safe, included, and cared for. His absence is a wound that will take a lifetime to heal. He was one of the kindest, most caring souls — a beacon of light whose smile could brighten any room.

Leenas poured the same devotion into his work as he did into his home. After earning his Bachelor of Computer Science from Carleton University, he built a dedicated career in computer programming, serving the Government of Canada, particularly the Department of National Defence. He worked tirelessly to give his family stability, opportunity, and love. In recent years, his passion for homes and helping others inspired him to complete his real estate program, proudly becoming a realtor and embracing a new chapter with enthusiasm and determination.

Visitation will take place at Highland Park Cemetery, 2037 McGee Side Road, Carp, on Sunday, January 11, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., and again on Monday, January 12, from 9:30 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at noon, with a reception afterward.

Those who wish to view the evening visitaiton, please click HERE 

Those who wish to watch the service virtually, the livestream is available: HERE

Our hearts will never be the same. His memory will remain our guiding light, even in the darkest moments.

‘A young man walked this world with quiet feet—

no hunger for applause, no need to shine.

He moved like someone who understood

that life is not a stage,

but a place to love and be loved in return.

He never chased the noise of trends,

never bent himself to fit a room.

He was steady, unshaken,

the kind of soul who didn’t stir trouble

unless trouble dared to touch someone he cherished.

And when the waves rose—

cold, sudden, merciless—

he didn’t hesitate.

Love moved him faster than fear ever could.

In that moment, he became larger than the sea,

stronger than the pull beneath.

He saved his son with the whole of his being,

every breath, every heartbeat,

every simple, extraordinary piece of him.

Gone too soon,

but never small.

Never forgotten.

A life lived without pretense,

a heart that spoke in actions,

a man who didn’t try to be incredible—

he just was.’