Peacefully passed away after a valiant, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Marica for 57 wonderful years. Cherished father of Jimmy Brcic and Christine Worley (Jeff). Proud nonni of Stephan and Andrew. Predeceased by his parents Stejpan and Marina and brother Arminio (Ana) and their daughter Branka. Survived by his brother Milijano (Maria) and many nieces and nephews in Istra, Croatia. He will always be fondly remembered by brothers and sisters-in-law the late Janko Radocaj (Carol), Danica Tomasic (Franjo), Darinka Petrovic (the late Stanko) and their families in Canada. He will be missed by his longtime friend Peter Krismanich (the late Gloria). Dear Godfather of Derek Krismanich and Natalie Mogus-Gout. Ljubo left his home land for a better life in Canada and arrived in 1957. He retired from Dofasco after 27 years of dedicated service. He will be dearly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. The family wishes to thank Dr. Benger, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Russell, Nurse Marian Frame, P.S.W. Violet and the wonderful team at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice for the care and love shown to Ljubo and his family. Visitation at the MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayer Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Croatian Catholic Church, 1883 King Street East on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery. If desired, donations to Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, Cancer Assistance Program or Holy Cross Church would be appreciated by the family.
“We know you will continue watching over us from Heaven…we will love you forever.”
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