12/18/2025
HOLODY, Alan Martin John
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alan Martin John Holody on December 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Al and Terri Lubanski met in their first year at University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, beginning a 49-year partnership as husband and wife, best friends, business partners and soulmates. They shared a love of theatre, antiquing, dancing and travel - visiting 47 countries with plans to see many more. Always impeccably dressed and a true foodie, Al’s lifelong goal was to eat his way around the world.
Al was a devoted, fun-loving Dad to Erik (Julie Bergeron) and Stasia Hrynyk (Chris). He would wake at 4 a.m. without complaint to wait in long sports registration lines, spent each Winter Sunday hitting the ski slopes together, patiently helped with math and science homework at the kitchen table and enthusiastically watched each “fashion show” that followed a shopping trip. As his children grew up, he remained deeply involved, always ready with thoughtful advice, help with home improvements and furniture assembly, a big hug or memory-making family getaway.
Nothing brought Al more joy than being PopPops, playing, boating and building with his best little buddy, Xavier Holody.
He was proud PupPop to Toby and the late Misia, and the best Grandpoppy to Pippa, the late Ribbon, George, and Charlie Hrynyk.
Until his retirement, Al practiced dentistry in St. Catharines for 41 years with exceptional skill, compassion, and integrity - always placing his patients’ well-being above profit.
He shared his parents’ passion for golf, loved reading, classic rock & hi-fi. But above all, he cherished time surrounded by family and friends - whether at home or at the cottage. He welcomed his children’s friends into the family home during their youth and continued that spirit of hospitality into their adulthood, forming lasting bonds with their friends, extended families, and colleagues. His big heart, kindness, generosity and warmth knew no bounds.
Al was predeceased by his parents, Eugenia and Elgin, his brother, Michael, nephew, David, and in-laws, Stasia and John Lubanski. He is lovingly remembered by his siblings, Teri Tyce (Pete) and Joanne Moore (late Chuck). In marrying Terri, he gained a sister, Regina Szymanski (Dan), and brother, Roman Lubanski (Fern Duarte). He will also be deeply missed by his many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, honorary daughter, Diana McDonnell (Brendan), and “grandkids” Matthew and Marisa McDonnell. Al embraced the families his children married into, and he will be fondly remembered by all who became part of his extended family through them.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Leighl, Dr. Garland, and the Lung Clinic at NHS for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, please honour Al’s memory with an act of kindness or a donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation or Doctors Without Borders. https://donate.mytributegift.org/?cid=80d6efbf2b716478178a7f930bcf65af997b58384d8aa61c1f872d7448218803&fh=FRP-308918&fp=3089186b5c6c0632d102cc0b9fbb841d8e
In honouring Al’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca
