Obituary of Milan Keca

Keca, Milan <br/>Passed away after a long and hard fight on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare at the age of 94.<br/>Beloved husband for over 46 years to Koviljka (nee Popovic). <br/>Loving father of Jovan (Patricia). <br/>Cherished Deda Of Luka and Sofia. <br/>Predeceased by his parents Jovan "Jovo" Keca and Sofija "Soka" Keca (nee Jovanic). Dear brother of the late: Milica Basara Ciganovic (the late Boro Basara and the late Milos Ciganovic) and their children Djordje (Mara) Ciganovic, their children Milan Ciganovic, Marko Ciganovic and Ilinka Ciganovic-Smith, Cedomir (Lily) Ciganovic and their son Stevan Ciganovic and Radmila (Raffaele) Barone and their children Angela Barone, Milica Barone and Cedomir Barone; the late Dusanka Keca; the late Darinka Colovic (the late Petar) and their children the late Ned, late Janey, Erica Colovic and Christina Colovic; the late Vera Harris (Craig) and their daughter Alexa Harris; Andjelka Stipic (the late Mihailo) and their children Dr. Desanka (Bozidar) Petrovic their daughter Larissa Petrovic and Milan Stipic (Kim Ryan) and their children Marko Stipic and Julie Stipic.<br/>Sadly missed by many kumovi, his extended family in Canada, USA, Lika and Serbia along with many friends. <br/><br/>Milan was born in the village of Srb, Lika in the former country of Yugoslavia. A veteran of WWII he fought for his freedom against The Axis and Communism. In 1945 he was exiled from his beloved country and left on foot landing in a DP camp in Eboli, Italy. His journey then took him through Europe, stopping in England in 1948, returning to a more normal life. In 1952 he immigrated to Canada, eventually meeting his true love Koviljka. Together they lovingly raised their son Jovan. As a proud Canadian he was able to embellish his Serbian roots and faith in the Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church and community; which he loved and supported. He worked for Chrysler Canada and retired in 1991. He gained a daughter when Jovan married Patricia. Milan’s greatest joy came from his grandchildren, Luka and Sofia. A loving and adoring Deda, he was their biggest fan at their sporting events and enjoyed spoiling them every chance he had. As their family grew Milan was present in their house assisting as labourer and acting as Foreman in the upgrades and changes. Always the helping soul that he was. He could be found 5 days a week at 6 am in the gym up until he was 90; only to continue his workouts from home the following years and eventually to his last days. For him excuses just didn’t exist. A true testament of a generation that is to be admired and learned from, not to be lost or forgotten. His last years were spent under the adoring care of his wife. Only love and the lord gave her the strength to ensure he would be able to enjoy his remaining years at home. Vjecnaja Pamjat, memory eternal. A special thanks to Father Vladimir Vranic for his spiritual guidance and support. Thank you to CCAC and all the amazing caregivers at ParaMed for their help. Milan’s last days were greatly eased by the attention and excellent care he received from the 3 South Palliative Care Unit at the Dr. Y. Emara Center. Thank you to Dr Freeman, Dr.Meloche, Dr. Aoun, Dr Barisic, and Dr Drkulec and all the nurses for their dedication.<br/>Donations to Grachanica Church Fund or the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. <br/>Funeral Visitation at <br/>Windsor Chapel Banwell <br/>11677 Tecumseh Rd. Windsor <br/>519-253-7234 <br/>On Monday, October 12th from 2-5 & 6-9 . Parish Prayers at 7:30 pm.<br/>Private Funeral Mass at Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church 1960 Meldrum Rd. X Tecumseh on Tuesday, October 13th. <br/>Private Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. <br/>PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at Visitation, Funeral Service and Cemetery.<br/>The family invites you to share your memories at www.windsorchapel.com<br/>