Daniel HOSTE

Dear Michele,

It took us a while to find this website, and we wanted to leave a message so we could convey both to you, and your family, our most profound condolences, and share some thoughts and memories with you. We have already conveyed to you Michele, our condolences, but wanted to leave something here as well.

We became friends since we became neighbours in Ottawa years ago. We very much enjoyed your company when it was so easy to converse across the fence in our backyards, share a glass of wine or dinner at our house or yours or on our respective patios, or have a quick word or greeting walking our dog.
And how we remember the wonderful foie gras you made for us, Michele, and Daniel’s famous espressos. And we are reminded of you every day when we look out at the beautiful garden you created during your years in Ottawa.

Life changes and you found yourselves returning to France to live and to enjoy your families. We missed you very much but we found new ways to keep in touch. We enjoyed our face time calls where we would raise a glass of wine to celebrate the holidays. Paul and Daniel would share news and photos through their frequent text exchanges, and we would always await the magnificent photo albums Daniel sent depicting your wonderful and at times exotic travels around the world.

We will always remember your gracious and warm hospitality as you welcomed us into your home during our two trips to France. It was like we were close neighbours all over again. We were also happy to welcome you back to Ottawa and spend time with you both again.
We are attaching two photos, one from our earlier days on your patio in Ottawa, and one on our hike in the French countryside a few years ago.
We will miss Daniel’s bright smile, his sharp sense of humour and his keen appreciation of nature, birds and bears, and his love of life and adventure.

With all our love,

Jo-Anne and Paul

I am so very saddened to learn that Daniel Hoste has passed away in Toulouse, France. Daniel was my last CEO at Tundra Semiconductor. This is a shock to me as I did not think that the last time I saw him in 2024 would be the last time. Daniel was a good man. He was a kind man. He was a man of integrity and principle. In a world of men who seem unable to treat women as colleagues, Daniel stood out - ever respectful, seeing only contribution and value. He was an advocate for equality. He was clear and spoke plainly - meant what he said and said what he meant. Daniel and I partnered on a number of projects and he once told me that if he went into battle he would want me having his back - I felt the same way about him. Daniel loved and valued his family. He was an outdoorsman and a talented photographer. I am incredibly grateful to have worked for and with Daniel and will remember with great fondness our meetings with espresso and squares of dark chocolate - so very civilized. Daniel was an incredible colleague and later with his wife Michèle, a dear, dear friend. I will miss having you in the world Daniel. My sincere condolences to Daniel's family.

Daniel was a great friend to all of us at Motorola. I had been in Europe for 14 years when we hired Daniel. He was a star in many ways; his people and customers loved and respected him. We spent many hours discussing different topics, and he always talked about his family. I recall he talked about one of his daughters loving horses with a big smile. Daniel, we will miss you, but you have made a great contribution while on Earth, and now God will take care of you. One of these, I will see you, your friend Fred

Chère Michele et famille,
C'est avec une immense tristesse que Mayra et moi avons appris le départ de Daniel.
J'ai eu le privilège de travailler avec Daniel chez Motorola, où il était bien plus qu'un collègue - il était un véritable ami. Sa gentillesse, son professionnalisme et son sens de l'humour rendaient chaque journée meilleure.
Plus tard, nous avons eu la chance de collaborer ensemble au conseil d'administration d'EnergyMicro AS à Oslo. Travailler avec Daniel dans ce cadre était un véritable privilège, et nous avons partagé de nombreuses visites mémorables à Oslo. Ces moments resteront gravés dans ma mémoire.
Daniel avait ce don rare de mettre les gens à l'aise et de créer des liens authentiques. Nous nous souviendrons toujours de sa passion pour la photographie et les grands espaces. Cette passion reflétait si bien qui il était - quelqu'un qui savait voir et apprécier la beauté du monde.
Daniel laisse un vide immense dans nos vies, mais aussi tant de beaux souvenirs. Nous pensons très fort à vous tous dans cette épreuve.
Avec toute notre affection,
Dan et Mayra Artusi