ANTON FRKETIC

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ANTON FRKETIC It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anton (Tony) Frketic on May 10, 2010 in hospital in Pula, Croatia following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Nada (Vranic), his children Neda Petricic (Mladen) and Joseph (Magda), and four grandsons. He is also survived by his brother Joseph, sisters Bara Paljsa, Anna Zivcic and Maca Vukman. He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Ivan, and sisters Josipa Ilicic and Ruza (Mrscic). Tony was born January 9, 1932 in Duga Resa, Croatia and lived briefly in France before immigrating to Canada with his wife in 1960. Their daughter, Neda, joined them from Croatia after a short time and soon Joseph was born in Winnipeg, MB. Tony worked for the C.N. Railway for many years before starting his own business building wheelchair lifts. He won awards for his wine making skills. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. Tony and Nada retired to Funtana, Croatia in the spring of 2009 and enjoyed their time spent with family. He also took great pleasure in the bounty of fresh fruits he remembered from his youth. He will be missed. The funeral will take place in Duga Resa, Croatia on May 14. If desired, condolences to the family may be sent to: neda petracic@hotmail.com, or in care of Joe Frketic, 1605 Simonds Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7M 5L2. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association (1-888-566-5864 or www.lung.ca).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2010