Gone to be reunited with his wife Barbara (2020). With heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of our father Franjo, at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, September 28, 2026 in his 90th year. Leaving to mourn his death are his loving sons Frank and Jeremy. Deda will always be in the hearts of his loving grandchildren, Zev, Lola, Kassie, Darla and Tristan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Slavica (Stjepan)Kralj, Tomo (Mirjana) Vučina, Alojzija Vučina, in France Carole Vučina, and in Croatia Ankica Paljug. Pre-deceased by his parents, Nikola and Barbara Vučina and his in-laws, Jura and Barica Paljug. His brothers, sisters and in-laws, Stjepan (Dragica) Vučina, Anka (Ivan) Kuzmanović, Joža (Alojzija) Vučina, Nikola Vučina, Jandra Vučina, Danica (Joža) Crnarić, Barica (Slavko) Borković and Joža Paljug. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, family and friends in Canada, Croatia and France.
Visitation at Markey Dermody Funeral Home on Friday, October 2 from 5- 8pm with Prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Croatian Church, 1883 King Street East, on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10 am. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery.