Rođen:15.05.1936. (Križpolje, Hrvatska)
Preminuo:21.02.2025. (Prince George, Britanska Kolumbija, Kanada)
Dob: 88
With heavy hearts we announce that our dad, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly at home after a lengthy illness. With high spirits, he battled bravely right to the end.
He was predeceased by his wife Zora (nee Perkovic), and his parents Mile and Julka in Croatia. He will be dearly missed by his sister Katica Kalanj and family, his brother Toma (Ankica)Vukovic and family, many cousins and their families, and his children Mira (Fraser), Nada (Lorne), Kathy (Peter), Tom (Gina), ten grandchildren, Michael, Kevon (Chelsey), Nathan (Megan), Megan, Madison, Meredith, Grace, Stuart, Arianna, Kalina, and four great grandchildren, Peyton, Alivia, Emmett, and Charlotte.
Dad was born in Mali Kut, Krizpolje, Croatia, surrounded by beautiful hills, productive land, and a pleasant climate. He was a hardworking farm boy tending to animals and fields, completing his required schooling and military service, and a brief stay in Trieste, Italy before immigrating to Canada in 1962. His wintery welcome to the cold northern British Columbia region was met with fierce determination to work hard and make a respectable living for himself and his new family who remained in Croatia until he could financially afford to bring them to their new home.
While in Croatia he contributed to various projects in construction including grueling tunnel work. In Canada he continued to bring his hard work ethic to many more development projects which included bridge building, construction on the Prince George Hospital and Ramada Plaza buildings, and more. After a serious back injury and long rehabilitation process, he was able to return to work in security at Rustad Sawmill until his early retirement.
He had a generous heart and enjoyed the company of people, food, and music. Although he would not admit to being a musician, his children enjoyed listening to him playing the accordion, guitar, and harmonica. Many people in the community will remember him for his engaging conversations when he made his frequent visits around town. He loved his family deeply and wanted them to be happy.
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