Obituary of Slobodan Brkovic

BRKOVIC, Slobodan

It is with broken hearts that we announce that Slobodan “Sam”Brkovic passed away on the morning of January 23, 2022. Beloved husband of 50 years to Novka (nee Ninkovic). Cherished Tata of Bozidar (Lisa) and Tanja. Brat of the late Ugljesa (2016), the late Cedo (2020) and Nada Vukasenovic. Cherished Stric to Gordana, Veljko, Jackie and Jennifer and Tetak to Tiho, late Nino and Adriana. Beloved and proud Deda to Maksim and Braden. Slobodan was born in the Village of Necvijecu (near Trebinje) Yugoslavia (modern day Bosnia and Herzogovina) on July 5, 1939 to Mitrana (Kujacic) and Bozidar “Veljko” Brkovic. He will be greatly missed by his Kumovi and friends in Toronto and Windsor, as well as his many neighbours. Slobodan moved to Canada in 1969 and became a proud Canadian Citizen in 1975. A machine repairist by trade, Slobodan began his career in Canada working at a small tool company in Windsor. He was the co-owner of a business,machining components for local tool shops before transitioning to Ford Motor Company in 1976. His favourite pastime was gardening and providing fresh produce to family, friends, and neighbours. Slobodan was a dedicated father who took great pride in his children’s successes; however, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandsons, and he especially enjoyed attending their travel hockey games as their number one fan. Visiting at Windsor Chapel (Banwell Chapel) on Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 7:30 p.m. Friends are asked to meet at Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church (1960 Meldrum Road) on Monday, January 31, 2022 for Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. Reservations are required to attend the visitation, prayers and funeral service. Please call the funeral home between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to reserve your time. If you desire, donations may be made to Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church. Online condolences and cherished memories of Slobodan may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com