Tyler William Hanger, a 22-year-old Toronto native and criminology student at Wilfrid Laurier University, is being remembered by his family, friends, and university community following his reported passing on October 3, 2026.
Born in Toronto on April 22, 2004, Tyler was the beloved son of Phillip and Rabiab Hanger and the older brother of Thomas. Among his online friends, he was affectionately known as “Dot,” a nickname associated with the digital friendships and connections he built.
Tyler attended Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, where he was completing his final year of criminology studies. According to the obituary information provided, he hoped to pursue a career as a police detective. His ambition reflected the professional future he was working toward while completing his education.
Sports had been an important part of Tyler’s life from childhood. He enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, and hockey, and continued to follow his favourite hockey and football teams. Video games were another interest, giving him opportunities to relax and spend time connecting with friends.
During the summer, Tyler worked for Canadian Fruit Produce at the food terminal. His studies, employment, sporting interests, and online friendships formed different parts of a life that his loved ones now remember with affection.
The obituary describes Tyler as kind, compassionate, and generous toward others. These qualities, together with the friendships he developed, remain central to the family's remembrance of him.
Tyler leaves behind his parents, Phillip and Rabiab; his younger brother, Thomas; his grandmother, Wendi Hanger; his uncle, Paul Sullivan; his aunt, Jennifer Sullivan; and his cousins, Jason, Sam, and Owen. His extended family, university friends, and online companions are also among those mourning his reported passing.
**Visitation arrangements**
According to the obituary information provided, visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Yorke Chapel. Those wishing to honour Tyler’s memory may consider a donation to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Canada, the organisation named in the notice.
The information provided does not state a cause of death. Further details should not be assumed without confirmation from the family or another reliable source.
As Tyler’s loved ones remember him, condolences go to his parents, brother, extended family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched. May they find comfort in their shared memories and in the support of those around them.
Tyler’s reported passing at 22 marks the loss of a young man with ambitions, interests, and relationships that mattered deeply to him and those who knew him.
