It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Rudolf Cvornjek, age 90 years, announce his passing in the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 with loving family at his side.
Rudolf was born on March 25, 1926 in Kruplibnik, Yugoslavia, the son of Stefan and Ana Cvornjek. It was in Yugoslavia where he met the love of his life, Helen Kuzmic, and the two were married on June 13, 1950. In 1953 Rudolf immigrated to Canada to make a better life for his family.
He began working in the bush before time at Kiefer Terminal and eventually at Great West Timber from where he retired. Rudolf enjoyed gardening, making wine and traveling but his greatest love was his family and he was happiest during time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Helen, with whom he shared nearly 67 years of marriage, children Mary (Peter) Salenius, Rudy (Hanya), Evelyn Sabotic and Annie (Nick) Dimoski, grandchildren: Jimmy (Vicki), Jason (Bronagh), Melissa, Lori (Travis), Andrea (Shane), Andrew (Natalie), Michelle and Stephanie; 6 great grandchildren, brothers-in-law Steve (Theresa) Kuzmic and Karl (Tatijana) Kuzmic, sister-in-law Mary Ratnik as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his grandson Christopher, his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 when family and friends will gather in Corpus Christi R.C. Church for the Funeral Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Victor De Gagne.
A private interment will take place at a later date in St. Andrew's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
