Dr. Branko Krivokuca

Born on February 10, 1946, in Utinja Vrelo, Croatia, Branko lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, wisdom, and devotion to his family and community. At just 23 years old, Branko became a doctor in former Yugoslavia. He was deeply respected within his community, not only for his knowledge as a physician, but for the compassion with which he treated those who came to him for help. Day or night, Branko made himself available to anyone in need of medical attention, always wearing his heart on his sleeve for those in his care.

Branko was a simple and humble man at heart. Quiet and wise, yet warm and funny, he could have a conversation with anyone. He was generous with his time and always had thoughtful advice to share. Above all else, Branko loved his family. He was a devoted husband to Gordana and a kind and patient father to Jovanka and Mira. He took tremendous pride in watching his children and grandchildren grow and in celebrating their lives and accomplishments.

To his grandchildren, he was their beloved deda. Mia, Ana, Nina, Marko, and Maja will forever cherish the stories he told, the lessons he taught, and the laughter they shared. They will especially treasure the poems he wrote for them and the many memories they created together. Branko was rarely without a book in his hand. He loved to read and write, and when he wasn't reading, he could often be found watching sports, especially tennis and soccer. He also enjoyed life's simple pleasures and good conversation with family and friends.

Branko will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Gordana; his children, Jovanka (Rade) and Mirjana; his grandchildren, Mia, Ana, Nina, Marko, and Maja; his sibling Petar/Đuro (Milica); and his extended family, friends, former patients, and all those whose lives he touched. Branko leaves behind a remarkable legacy of compassion, wisdom, and love. He spent his life caring for others as a doctor, a husband, a father, a brother, a grandfather, and a friend. His stories will continue to be told, his lessons carried forward, and his words remembered by the family he loved so dearly.

Visitation will take place at Cresmount Funeral Home – Fennell Chapel (322 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Prayers to be said at 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 153 Nash Road South, Hamilton, Ontario (153 Nash Rd S, Hamilton, ON L8K 4J9), at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Branko will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 700 Chapel Hill Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario.

Online condolences can be left at cresmountfennellchapel.com

In Serbian:

Sa dubokom tugom obavještavamo rodbinu i prijatelje da je naš voljeni Dr. Branko Krivokuca preminuo 26. septembra 2026. godine u Hamiltonu, Ontario.

Branko je rođen 10. februara 1946. godine u Utinji Vrelu, u Hrvatskoj. Živio je život ispunjen dobrotom, velikodušnošću, mudrošću i neizmjernom ljubavlju prema svojoj porodici i zajednici.

Sa samo 23 godine, Branko je postao ljekar u bivšoj Jugoslaviji. Bio je izuzetno cijenjen u svojoj zajednici, ne samo zbog svog znanja i stručnosti kao ljekara, već i zbog saosjećanja i pažnje koju je pružao svakome ko mu se obratio za pomoć. Danju ili noću, Branko je uvijek bio dostupan onima kojima je bila potrebna medicinska pomoć, iskreno saosjećajući sa svakim o kome je brinuo.

Uprkos svemu što je postigao, Branko je u duši bio jednostavan i skroman čovjek. Tih i pametan, a istovremeno topao i duhovit, mogao je razgovarati sa svakim. Nesebično je poklanjao svoje vrijeme drugima i uvijek je imao mudar i koristan savjet.

Iznad svega, Branko je volio svoju porodicu. Bio je odan suprug Gordani i brižan i strpljiv otac Jovanki i Miri. Sa velikim ponosom je gledao kako njegova djeca i unučad odrastaju, radujući se njihovim životima i uspjesima.

Za svoje unuke bio je njihov voljeni deda. Mia, Ana, Nina, Marko i Maja zauvijek će čuvati uspomene na priče koje im je pričao, životne lekcije kojima ih je učio i smijeh koji su

zajedno dijelili. Posebno će čuvati pjesme koje je pisao za njih i bezbrojne uspomene koje su zajedno stvarali.

Branko je rijetko bio bez knjige u ruci. Volio je da čita i piše, a kada nije čitao, često je pratio sport, posebno tenis i nogomet. Uživao je u jednostavnim životnim trenucima i prijatnim razgovorima sa porodicom i prijateljima.

Branko će neizmjerno nedostajati svojoj voljenoj supruzi Gordani; djeci Jovanki (Rade) i Mirjani; unucima Miji, Ani, Nini, Marku i Maji; bratu Petru/Đuri (Milica); kao i široj porodici, prijateljima, nekadašnjim pacijentima i svima čije je živote dotakao.

Branko je svoj život posvetio brizi o drugima kao ljekar, suprug, otac, brat, deda i prijatelj. Njegove priče će se i dalje prepričavati, njegove životne lekcije prenositi, a njegove riječi ostati zauvijek u sjećanju porodice koju je toliko volio.

Posjeta i izjavljivanje saučešća održaće se u Cresmount Funeral Home – Fennell Chapel, 322 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2, od 17:00 do 20:00 časova u srijedu, 30. septembra 2026. godine.

Opelo će se održati u St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 153 Nash Rd S, Hamilton, ON L8K 4J9, u 10:00 časova u četvrtak, 1. oktobra 2026. godine.

Branko će biti sahranjen na groblju Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 700 Chapel Hill Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario.