Proud girl Dad to Val (Mike) and Liz (Rob) and adoring Dedo to Alex, Gabby, Jack, and Thomas. Ićo was born in Stari Grad, Zumberak, Yugoslavia to Nikola and Ana Kekic on March 6, 1938. He immigrated to Canada, a place he proudly called home for over 60 years.
He was a founding member of Drustvo Zumberak Society (the Farm), where he enjoyed singing and dancing to the songs of his youth at farm picnics, playing a round of bocce, playing poker with his buddies, and laughing and joking with friends and family. They not only shared stories of their homeland, but also created new memories and lasting friendships.
He is survived by his brothers Nick and Perica (Danica) Kekic, sisters Ankica Jocic, Danica Vidovic, brother-in-law Janko Vukovic (Jadranka) and sister-in-law Marta Vukovic. Predeceased by his sister Marica Smiljanic (Nikola), sister-in-law Marija Kekic and brother-in-laws Ziko Jocic and Milan Vukovic. Ićo will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Ilija will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Hart Chapel (1099 Gordon St., Guelph) followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choice or by taking your family out for dinner or travelling, and not wasting a single moment of the time that you have together.
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