We Remember
BRLECIC Juraj (George)
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Brlecic, Juraj (George) passed away on Sunday morning December 28th, 2014 with the love of his family around him. He had a great passion for life and because of this he fought wholeheartedly to live, but his brief illness with cancer overcame him. George was born in Marija Bistrica, Croatia. He loved his family so much and had a very strong work ethic. George loved the outdoors for fishing, hunting, mushroom picking and working around his home tending to his wine grapes and yard. He also loved music and people.
After spending 2 years in Paris, France; George came to Canada in 1967 to apply his trade as a painter, then worked as a Longshoreman for over 30 years with ILWU local 505. In addition to this, he had his own log salvage business working as a beachcomber. But beyond this he was a man of many talents that took great care and pride in everything he did and always a man of his word. He was admired and inspired by many.
George is survived by his loving wife Barica (Barbara) of 41 years; son George of Kamloops, daughter Marian of Victoria and son Chris (Laura) of Vancouver; brother Ivan (Esperanza) of Courtney, BC; sister Gabriella of Croatia; numerous nephews and nieces and extended family in Croatia, Germany and the USA.
A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday January 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm at St Theresa’s Catholic Church 750 Rutland Rd N Kelowna, BC, with Father Louie Jimenez as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V7
A special thank you to Dr. Bobyn and to our Palliative Care Team (Jody, Christine, Shiela, Kathleen and Racheal) for their exceptional care during George’s illness. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Saturday January 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Location
St Theresa’s Catholic Church
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Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V7
Service Information
Service Details
The service for BRLECIC Juraj (George) is scheduled for Saturday January 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
St Theresa’s Catholic Church
750 Rutland Rd N Kelowna, BC
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Special Requests:
None.
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Condolences
Posljednji pozdrav dragome bratu i ujaku od sestre Ele i djece.
Puno hvala Teta Ella i bratic Dejan i Miso.
so so sorry to hear about your dad, I had many good mermories when I lived with u guys in the 80s
Dear Barbara,Cris,Merian: we are deeply sorry to hear of George passing , words can`t take away the pain that you all fell, please find comfort in knowing wee deeply care,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ours Deepest Condolence,
LuigiReniero,Milena Cunial
Thank you Milena and Luigi, we are very thankful for your thoughts and prayers.
Take special care.
Teta Barbara, Marian and Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about Stric Jurek, some of my best memories growing up was having Christmas dinner at your house. He always treated me well letting me have wine at dinner and making jokes that made everyone laugh. He was a kind man and he will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Nikola and Adriana Tusek
Thank you Nikola and Adriana, we appreciate your thoughts. Nikola, I am happy you shared some of the great memories with our father. You and your family take special care.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. George was an amazing person and I will always remember his smile, his kindness.
Kerry, thank you for your very special words about dad, we really appreciate it so much. Wishing you all the best.
Barbara – we are all very sorry to hear of George’s passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dr. Jillian Belbin, Dr. Lincoln Loo, and the team at Rutland Dental centre
Thank you all very much for sending your condolences, we are touched. Take good care.
Deepest sympathy to the Brlecic family. May the memories you created together be comforting to you all during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Mary, we are all very touched by your words, thank you so much for this, it warms our hearts. Wishing you and your family goodness.
Barbara, Marian, Chris, Fernando and I are truly sorry to hear of George’s passing, we are truly blessed to have known and to have been able to call him a friend, he was a great man and will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hi Fernando and Paula (our truly missed neighbours). Thank you for your words, your thoughts, it warms our hearts. We think of you and hope you and your family are doing well.
Barbara, Chris, Merian. Fernando and I are truly sorry to hear of George’s passing, we are very fortunate to have know and been able to call George a friend, he was a great man and will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and your family.
To Barbie and family, I am sending you my love and prayers at this time. No words that I can say will make your pain any easier, but I am here for you any time you need me just call.My deepest condolence to you and your family! Love Maryann
Maryann, thank you for your very kind words, we feel blessed to have your support. Best to you and your family.
To Chris, Marian and family;
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May the memories of him bring you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A friend, Jacqueline
Jacqueline, it is so kind of you to express these words, we feel grateful and it touches us very much. Take special care.
I am so sorry for your loss. When I heard of his passing, I cried for him.
Keep his spirit alive in the things you do daily that remind you of what he taught you while he was alive. He was a great man with a huge heart. My sincerest heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Christina Evdokimenko (nee Klement)
Christina, thank you kindly for your warm words. We will certainly keep our fathers spirit alive, he was a very special man and did so much good for us and touched many people.
Wishing you and your family the best.
Barb and family. With heavy hearts we have
learned of George’s passing. He was a very special man and absolutely one of our
Sea-Sport favourite customers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hi Don and Merilyn,
Chris, mom and I were very touched by your message. Just like you, our hearts are heavy for our dad. With his love for life, we feel it ended too soon.
Please take special care.
Barbara and family, so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Will always remember his friendly nature and will miss seeing him on your yearly trips to Rupert.
Bill, thank you for your kind message, we appreciate it very very much.
Take good care.