JOSIP BOGOVIC

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JOSIP BOGOVIC December 8, 1934 February 3, 2012 Peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2012, at the age of 77 surrounded by his family, Josip Bogovic, passed away at Donwood Personal Care Home. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Dragica; his parents, Ana and Valentin Bogovic; sisters Tonka, Slavica (Mirko) Medved and Kate (Marko) Medved); brothers Nikola (died in infancy), Ivica; parents-in-law, Justina and Franjo Cindric; brother-in-law Milan (Marija) Cindric, as well as numerous cousins and family members all of Croatia. He will forever be missed by his daughter, Marina; son-in-law Josip and his cherished and beloved grandsons, Kevin and Christopher. He is also survived by sister-in-law Milka Bogovic of Croatia; brother Nikola (Dragica) Bogovic of Australia; brother Milan (Anka) Bogovic of Winnipeg; brother-in-law Mirko (Dragica) Cindric of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Marija (Mike) Maric of Summerland, B.C.; brother-in-law Pero (Barbara) Cindric of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members throughout Canada, the United States, Australia and Croatia. Josip Bogovic was born on December 8, 1934, in Cetinski Varos, Cetingrad, Croatia. Born to a large family just before the Second World War, childhood was difficult and matter of survival. He grew to be a young resilient man who would always dream of better things for his family and his own life, as well as continue to support the family throughout his life. At a young age of 16, he left his home in search of work in the nearby city of Karlovac. There he married his beloved wife. Dragica, and started a family of his own. They lived in Karlovac for a number of years until eventually in 1971, a decision was reached to leave their homeland and unite with brother-in-law Pero (Barbara) in Winnipeg. Life continued in this vast country of Canada. Josip respected his new home and many good things it provided, however throughout his life in Canada he always longed for his birthplace and homeland. He never lost the connection with his many close and extended family members. A legacy he left for his daughter, son-in-law and beloved grandsons. Pallbearers will be Kevin and Christopher Marincil, Nikola and Ivan Bogovic, Pero Cindric, Peter and Marijan Marincil. The family would like to express great thanks for the wonderful care and source of support provided by Dr. C. Duerksen and the staff of 2 South Donwood Personal Care Home. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 8 at St. Nicholas Tavelich Croatian Church, 2688 Main Street, with Father Robert Polz officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Zbogom nas dragi tata i deda. Pocivaj u miru Bozjem. 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2012