It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather on Saturday July 31, 2021 after a brief illness at Hamilton General Hospital. Ignac was the loving husband of Marija (deceased) for 59 years, dedicated father to Tony, Drago (Marianne), Joe (Carmen), John (Simona) and fantastic grandfather to Julian, Evan, Steven, Jason, Gregory, Anna Marie and David. Predeceased by his parents Anton and Ana, sisters Verona and Cecilija and brothers Matjaž and Joško. He leaves many friends and relatives in Slovenija, Canada, and United States.
Ignac was born in Žižki, Slovenija but immigrated to Hamilton, Canada arriving on July 1, 1957. He was a steelworker at Stelco Canada Works for 33 years and a founding and active member of St. Gregory the Great Slovenian Parish participating over the years as Cultural Committee President, Parish Council President, Maintenance Person and sang baritone in the choir.
Due to Covid-19, all visitations and funerals are restricted to a specified number of attendees. All visitors will be required to wear a face covering, as well as provide name and telephone number to funeral home staff. Visitation is at MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Tuesday August 3, 2021 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm with prayers at 4:30pm. Funeral service will be on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 10am at St. Gregory the Great Slovenian Church, 125 Centennial Parkway North in Hamilton. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 600 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Gregory the Great Slovenian Parish Building Fund would be greatly appreciated.
“We love you Dedek - thank you for everything - rest in peace.”
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