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Good God, that's too bad. Was away from site for awhile and just found out, my condolences

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just saw this thread, awful news.
was looking forward to meeting him one day. his knowledge and passion for cdn pontiacs will be very missed.
my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Very sad. I'm shocked. Although I never met Hillar, I felt I knew him through his posts. I really liked his contributions to this forum, and website.
My sincere thoughts and feelings, Darryl.

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this sight will never be the same!!!!!!!i met hillar once i bought 3 "disc brake" canadian flat caps for my 67 beaumont..man that guy new canadian pontiacs..he really was a canadian pontiac superstar;;;;;

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As is normal in situations like this both the Coroner and Police are investigating. Detective Cox at Toronto Police 54 Division has said that Hillar died in his bed, his blanket was half draped around him and that they think he woke up, tried to get up, had a heart attack and died instantly meaning that he wouldn't have suffered.

Will post more details once we learn of them, specifically any funeral or memorial arrangements. cry


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Thank you for the update Ray.

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Thanks for the update   I hope he did pass suddenly... 

Its alway a reminder of how things can change. 

Like the lives of those involved in our fire. (clinton)  

and a neighbor/friend of mine for 35 years just heading to Florida with his 35 'RV  and had heart attack in Cinncinati and got a "shunt"  friends drove down, and brought his rig home..  He will survive...    Hillar didn't

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73SC wrote:

As is normal in situations like this both the Coroner and Police are investigating. Detective Cox at Toronto Police 54 Division has said that Hillar died in his bed, his blanket was half draped around him and that they think he woke up, tried to get up, had a heart attack and died instantly meaning that he wouldn't have suffered.

Will post more details once we learn of them, specifically any funeral or memorial arrangements. cry


Thanks Ray. There is a lot of comfort in knowing it was quick for him. I kept having the thoughts of him not being able to get to a phone for help and suffering.

 



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Thanks for the up date Ray.

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Thanks for the update Ray.

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Thanks for the info Ray.

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January 12, 2010

I am sad to announce that Hillar Pinna has passed away. Hillar started his career with Noranda Exploration Company in 1988 and has been with the Xstrata Copper Canada division as Legal Counsel since 2006. Hillar loved the mining business. He had a keen interest in exploration dealings and covered a diverse portfolio from exploration to closure. Hillar was dedicated to the company, always had a positive attitude and always willing to help. His interests were diverse. He enjoyed skiing, sailing, sports cars and his partnership in The Pilot. Hillar will be greatly missed. We will provide funeral arrangement information when it is available.

Claude Ferron

Chief Operating Officer




100 King St. West, Suite 7200, P.O. Box 405,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5X 1E3
Tel +1 (416) 775-1200 Fax +1 (416) 775-1290
www.xstrata.com


-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 13th of January 2010 06:53:47 PM

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I've been sick & just heard the terrible news, so sorry to hear the bad news, count me in as well on flower donation, pm me the details & where to send it to. I am "laid up with bad cold & flu like symptoms. God Bless Hillar!!!!

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Just read the news today. no
RIP Hillar

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One thing I was thinking about this afternoon.

When it is my turn, I would want CP to celebrate the fun I've had on here. I am guessing Hillar would be the same. Because of that, I promised myself I would pick my head up and think about the things he and I discussed and the laughs we shared here.

While it's easy to focus on the tragedies, it's more beneficial to all (including the departed) to focus on celebrating what has been.

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I learned of this great lose today and was shocked!!!!!!! only meet him once but a super nice car guy and loved reading his post.A wealth of canadian pontiac info. Shocked,just shockedno

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I too am shocked at the loss of Hillar. Although I had never met him, with everyone on here, it still feels like family......R.I.P Hillar, and our condolences to his friends and family!!!!!

Count me in as well, PM me with details............God Bless

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I seldom login to this site and I'm not sure what prompted me to this evening. I am so very, very saddened by the passing of my friend Hillar Pinna. Whenever I saw that Hillar had posted, I immediately clicked on whatever he had said to see what his view was. I've known Hillar for roughly 20 years and have counted him a friend for a long time. He has been at my home many times and even showed up one time with a number of Pontiac enthusiasts from Florida so that he could show them the differences between our cars and their cars. Hillar was a true pioneer of collecting the Canadian marque of the Pontiac and, back 20 years ago, it seemed he knew everyone in Ontario that had an interest in them and somehow, all of the rest of us that had them, revolved around him as the centrepoint of the collectors, ie we didn't know each other, however we knew of each other through him. What I think of most with respect to Hillar is that he had this most incredible passion and enthusiasum for the marque that was so contagious and addictive when he discussed these cars or stories of them with you. He was also so very interesting in discussions on any subject whether it be politics, the environment, the state of the world, or whatever; he was well versed in all aspects of life and his views were always well respected. My sympathies go out to all of his family and friends as this is a great loss for anyone that knew him, and I suppose, a great loss for those that would have in the future. Doug.

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Details of Service for Hillar

Saturday January 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Newbigging Funeral Home
733 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, ON
http://www.newbiggingfuneralhome.com/


Reception to follow at Latvian Centre
www.latviancentre.org



-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 13th of January 2010 08:51:43 PM

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That's a good photo Carl, see what a good friend I am, I introduced Hillar to Cheryl, he had only known her since mid September but it looks like they hit it off!

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Very sad news cry I just logged on and was shocked to see this... Count me in on the flowers, pm me how much and where to send it.

RIP Hillar

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sad days for sure, count me in on the flowers, send me pm how much and were to send it, rip

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Very sorry to hear of this news, My condolences go out to his family and friends.


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