It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jure Lulic at the age of 89. Jure was born in Kosa, Perusic, Lika, Croatia and came to Canada in 1958. Jure passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side. He was predeceased by his beloved son George Nicholas, his brother Mika and sisters Mare, Roza and Kaja.
Jure was the fifth youngest of six children, and was just a young man when he came to Canada with a brave heart and a dream for a better life. He was a generous man and had many friends. Jure loved his family deeply, was very proud of his Croatian heritage and lived every day of his life to the fullest.
Jure will be forever missed and remembered by his loving wife Tonka of 55 years, his son Robert (Katie), sister Mande, nieces, nephews, relatives & many family and friends in Canada and Croatia.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday October 4th, 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Parish, 3105 E. 1st Ave. Vancouver, B.C., with a reception to follow in the church hall. Burial at Valley View Cemetery at 3 p.m. 14644 72nd Ave. Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation – sub Palliative Care https://surreyhospitalfoundation.com/donate