Obituary of Ilija Trkulja

TRKULJA, Ilija

Peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 7, 2018, in his 75^th year.  Beloved husband of Marija for over 58 years.  Loved father of Ljiljana, Jovo, Dragana, and Mirjana. Cherished Deda of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Dragica Despinic and family.  Predeceased by his sister Anica Buac.  Will be sadly missed by family, Kumovi  and friends in Canada, U.S.A., and the former Yugoslavia. Special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Peter’s and Hamilton General Hospitals for their love and care.  Friends will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Monday, September 10^th from 6 to 9 p.m. Pomen 7:30 p.m.  Funeral Service will be held at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 149 Nash Rd. South, Hamilton on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1 p.m.  with the Very Reverend Father Djuro Samac officiating.  Interment Mountview Gardens.  Online condolences may be sent at www.donaldvbrown.ca