Matt Farac

FARAC Matt December 01, 1922 ' April 24, 2008 Matt passed away suddenly on April 25, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife Mary and sister, Marie. Born in Croatia, he is survived by his loving children, son, Matty (Adriana) and daughter, Leslie, grandchildren, Sean and Travis; brother, Alex (Heather); nephews, Chris and Randall Farac, nieces, Jennifer Farac, Debbie Fernandez and Dana Drakos. Matt lived in the Vancouver area since 1936, when with his mother, sister and brother they joined their father, Jack after a 27 day journey from Croatia. Times were difficult but they settled in, worked hard and adapted. Like his father, Matt became a successful commercial salmon and herring fisherman. After his retirement in 1991 he and his wife Mary were inseparable and could be seen together in neighbourhood malls and shops. Funeral prayers Thursday, May 1st at 7:00 pm. at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. Mass of Christian Burial to follow Friday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. Entombment Ocean View Abbey. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charity of Your Choice