Obituary of MARTIN MARINCIL

MARTIN MARINCIL Peacefully on Sunday Feb 9,2014 Martin Marincil passed away at Middle Church Nursing Home at the age of 88 years. Martin leaves behind his beloved wife Nada of 55 years, his daughters Zdenka (Zeljko), Jeannie (Igor), grandchildren; Anthony, Annie, Amanda, Adam, Andrew, Anton and Adrian, his brother Stipe, sisters Ruzica and Mandica in Croatia, his nephews Peter (Josephine), Marijan (Christine), Joe (Marina), sister-in-law Anka Marinic, nephews Ivica, Jack (Joanne), niece Kathy(Walter) and numerous nephews and nieces throughout Canada, the U.S.A. and Croatia. Martin was predeceased by his son Zdravko, brothers Joso, Ivan and brother-in-law Lovro Marinic. Martin was born in Kuterevo, Lika, Croatia September 10, 1925 to parents Jerko and Maria. He immigrated to Canada in 1952 working throughout Ontario in various labour intensive jobs, until he settled in Winnipeg in 1958. Here Martin worked with a number of companies before landing a job with Major Quilting until his retirement. He was a proud member of the Croatian community in Winnipeg and a devout member of St. Nicholas Tavelich Croatian Catholic Parish, since its founding. He could always be found before mass, having come early to greet his fellow parishioners. Martin had quite the green thumb, and was passionate about gardening with his wife Nada. If he wasn't in his garden you could find Martin in the garage with a glass of his homemade wine either working on his car, listening to his favourite music, playing cards or socializing with friends. Not a day passed where his car didn't shine, and a neighbour wasn't greeted with a cheerful hello. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives, friends, the staff and doctors of Middlechurch Nursing Home for their support, care and compassion. Rosary will be recited at 6:30pm with vigil for the deceased at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 13 at St. Nicholas Tavelich Roman Catholic Church, 2688 Main Street. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 14 at 11:00am at St. Nicholas Tavelich Roman Catholic Church, 2688 Main Street with Father Robert Polz presiding. Interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are: Anthony Bmjas, Adam Lulic, Andrew Lulic, Peter Marincil, Marijan Marincil, Joe Marincil, Ivica Marinic and Joe Bmjas. Our thoughts are with you, your place no one can fill, in life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. Pocivaj u Miru Bozijem.