passing of Mile Pocrnic. Mile was born in
Kosa, Croatia on November 20, 1930 and
passed away peacefully at Vancouver
General Hospital the morning of February 25,
2019. He was predeceased by his sister Kate
Pocrnic, his niece Mare Devcic and his
grandniece Kate Vukelic. Mile is survived by
his loving and devoted wife of 55 years Katica
(Kathy), his niece Ruza Vukelic (Mike),
nephew in Croatia Ante Pocrnic (Katica),
their families and many other extended
family members in BC, across Canada and in
Croatia. Mile will always be remembered for
his kind and happy disposition and his
genuine interest in everyone whom he met.
He will also be remembered for his strong
work ethic and strength, courage, and
determination with living his life while battling
many illnesses. He will be dearly missed by all
that knew him, especially by his loving wife
Katica. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses,
and staff at Vancouver General Hospital for
their care and kindness over the past number
of years. A private Funeral Mass will be held
on March 8, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Corpus
Christi Parish, 6350 Nanaimo Street,
Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at the
South Mausoleum at Ocean View Burial Park,
4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of
flowers, Mile’s wishes were to make a
donation towards the BC Cancer Foundation
in his loving memory.
