Passed away suddenly from heart failure; her family at her side. Predeceased by her husband Milko. Survived by her children Maria (Steve), Barbara (Glenn), Katherine (Scott) and Tony (Mary) and grandchildren Mark, Kate, Nicole, Monica, Natalie, Anastasia, Sara, Adam and James and many relatives.
Born in Dobropoljana, Croatia, she emigrated to Canada in 1953 to work in Sherbrooke, Quebec with the Croatian Dominican Sisters. She moved to Vancouver in 1957 where she married Milko, worked and raised her family.
Neda was friendly, outgoing and adventurous. She travelled the world, frequently returning to her beloved Dobropoljana and Hawaii. She volunteered for many organizations right up until last week. We lost a generous and loving soul who will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Parish, 3105 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
Prayers will be on Tuesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Burial to follow at Ocean View Burial Park 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC at 11:45 am. A reception will follow at 1:00 pm, in the Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC.
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