Firefighter Henry Joseph Reiner – May 1933 – Jan 2026

Henry Joseph Reiner passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 92. Henry was born on May 31, 1933, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. As a young child, he returned with his family to Nürnberg, Germany, where they endured the hardships of the Second World War. Those early years shaped Henry’s resilience, independence, and lifelong curiosity about the world. In his early twenties, Henry set sail for Canada, eventually settling in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood. A place that would remain home for the rest of his life. In 1958, during a fire at the racetrack, Henry jumped a fence and helped save several horses. He was recognized for his bravery by Mayor Summerville and was offered a position with the Toronto Fire Department. Henry went on to serve the city for over 31 years as a firefighter, a role he took immense pride in.

Henry married Saundra Flauder in 1959, and together they had two sons, Shannon and Morgan, a retired TFS Capt. Later, he married Ziba Gvildys, and they had two more sons, Henry Jr. and Marcus. Henry was the patriarch of the Reiner family and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his four sons, Shannon, Morgan, Henry Jr., and Marcus; his daughters-in-law, Vanessa, Leslie, Rebecca, and Caitlin; and his grandchildren, Alex, Roxy, William, Sebastian, Norman, and Felix.

To read the full Obituary and to leave condolences, please follow this link: https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/HenryReiner.html

Visitation – Saturday, 7 Feb 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, M1K 1R1

Celebration of Life – Saturday, 7 Feb 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, M1K 1R1

Interment – Saturday, 7 Feb 2026 3:15 PM Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, M1K 1R1

Our Sincerest Condolences from all our Retiree Groups go out to the Family and Friends.

In Solidarity,

Retired Toronto Fire Fighters Association I.A.F.F. Local 3888