ANTON REPKA

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ANTON REPKA It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad and husband, Anton (Antun) Repka on Thursday, August 6, 2015 in Rijeka, Croatia. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Marija, son Damir, daughter Barbara, son-in-law Mirko, as well as numerous friends and family in Canada and Croatia. Dad was born in Markovac (Nasice), Croatia on July 28, 1938 and immigrated to Canada in 1968 and made Winnipeg his home. He was a dedicated employee of Empire Iron Works for nearly 40 years before retiring in May of 2004. He always dreamt of returning to his homeland one day and once he retired, he spent nearly every summer in his beloved Croatia enjoying the beautiful Adriatic coastline that meant so much to him. Dad was a hardworking man his entire life and was happiest when he could tackle a project where he could build, fix or create something with his hands, anything from inventing garden tools, making his own wine or rebuilding classic cars. He valued hard work, honesty and determination above all else and always taught his children to do the same, for which we will be forever grateful. Dad often reminded us that despite the challenges of arriving in Canada with only one suitcase, not speaking a word of English and with a limited education, he worked hard, persevered and achieved his "Canadian dream" and was able to provide a good life for his family. Cremation has taken place and interment will be held at a later date. Donations in Anton's memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pocivaj u miru bozjem.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2015