Kalman Bielak

April 20, 1947 – September 28, 2026

Kalman Bielak passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Born on April 20, 1947, in Belarus, Kalman was the son of Holocaust survivors Shneur (Sam) Bielak and Basia Schneider, who immigrated to Canada, carrying forward their resilience, heritage, and connection to Judaism.

He was the proud father of five sons — Yakov, Simcha, Or (Shneur), Gideon, and Shlomo — whom he affectionately referred to as “the Bielak boys.” Kalman also had a special fondness for his daughters-in-law, Pamela, (Barbara), (Tracy) Moran, and Tania, each of whom held an important place in his life and in the family he treasured so deeply.

In 1970, Kalman found love with Cynthia Bielak, his beloved wife of 46 years, until her passing in 2016. Together, they built a family that became the centre of their lives and their lasting legacy.

Kalman often showed his love not simply through words, but through his hands, his practical skills, and the knowledge he shared. A certified electrician, he spent many years working for the City of Toronto. Whether he was building, fixing, teaching, creating, or showing someone how something worked, giving his time and abilities was one of the ways he cared for his children and grandchildren.

He was a tremendously proud grandfather to Daniel, Naiomi, Brandon, Brooke, Breanne, Sophia, Coby, Shannie, Shy, Mia, Gabriel, Aidan, and Eliana. In his later years, his relationship with his grandchildren softened his heart and brought him profound joy.

Kalman had a lifelong love of film, television, photography, and visual storytelling, along with a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Some of the family’s fondest memories were made at the cottage he built and took great pride in sharing with family and friends. More than something he constructed, the cottage became a gathering place and an enduring part of the Bielak family story.

Kalman was also a proud President of the Brotherhood at his synagogue, Beth David, a community that was an important part of his life. He spent many Saturdays there in prayer and many Sundays lending his hands and skills to whatever needed to be fixed. It was another expression of how Kalman cared for the people and places that mattered to him — by showing up, contributing, and making himself useful wherever he could.

Above all, Kalman will be remembered as a proud Jew. His Jewish identity was something he carried visibly and with conviction. He always kept his head covered out of respect for Hashem, a quiet but constant expression of his faith and of the heritage passed down to him by his parents.

Kalman leaves behind five sons, his daughters-in-law, many grandchildren, and a family whose lives carry pieces of what he taught, built, shared, and believed. His memory will live on through the Bielak boys, his grandchildren, and the generations that follow.

Donations in Kalman’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

ברוך דיין האמת — Baruch Dayan HaEmet

יהי זכרו ברוך — May his memory be a blessing

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Steeles Memorial Chapel.

Burial to take place in Israel on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.