DRAGO (CHARLIE) BRCKOVIC

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DRAGO (CHARLIE) BRCKOVIC It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Drago (Charlie) on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at the young age of 63 years at his residence. Our loving Tata is survived by his loving wife Dragica; his children, Darko, Kathy (Johnny), Marijana (Edi) and Shanny; his grandchildren Emma and Larry; great-grandchildren Blaze and Mariah; and his favourite buddy Gage. He is also survived by his brother Slavko; sisters, Ljubica, Marica, and Barica in Croatia along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. Tata was predeceased by his father Stjepan and mother Kata. Tata was born in the village of Donja Kupcina, Croatia in 1941. He fled his country and came to Canada for a better life in 1961. He settled in Winnipeg where he met and married Mama in 1968. He worked for City Bread as a baker and then foreman for 35 years until his retirement in 1997. Tata loved the outdoors for as long as we can remember, he especially loved hunting and fishing along with making wine and mushroom picking. Some of his best times were simply hanging out in his garage with his friends and family. Tata was a strong and proud member within his community and could often be found volunteering at the church, Folklorama, The Legion and numerous other functions. Tata was a loving husband, father and a wonderful grandfather, even though it was for a short time, we will make sure your grandchildren always remember you. Tata had many friends who he loved like they were family, and was looked upon as family by all those who knew him. He will be missed greatly. Prayers will be said on Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Nicolas of Tavelich Roman Catholic Church, 2688 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. also in the church with burial following at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6, or the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 12013 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 2L3. This may be done in lieu of flowers in memory of Drago. Tata, we will always love you and you will always be in our hearts. This is not goodbye, its until we meet again... All our love. You are missed already. Your loving family and friends. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2004