In memory of

Gojko Katic

January 13, 1951 -  February 6, 2022

Gojko Katic passed away on Sunday, February 6th, 2022 at age of 71, in Toronto, Canada. Even though he bravely battled Parkinson’s disease for close to 30 years, he also contracted COVID in January, and complications due to COVID were sudden and terminal.

Gojko is survived by his loving wife Ana, daughter Svetlana Helc, son-in-law Daniel Helc, and two grandsons Marko and Filip Helc. He also leaves close family and friends in Serbia, including his brother Savo Katic and his family, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Gojko loved his career as an optician. He enjoyed traveling and was a skilled amateur photographer. He loved people and is remembered as a jokester.

Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and funeral are by invitation only, but anyone can join the livestream. The link to the livestream will be available on top of this memorial website on Saturday, February 12 starting at 9 a.m.
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Gojko Katic je preminuo u nedelju Februara 06 2022 godine u Torontu, u Kanadi u 71. godini zivota. Iako je bolovao od Parkinsonove bolesti skoro 30 godina, u januaru je dobio Coronu i umro je od posledice ovog virusa.

Gojko Katic iza sebe ostavlja voljenu suprugu Anu, cerku Svetlanu, zeta Daniela, unuka Marka i Filipa Helc. Takodje ostavlja u Srbiji brata Savu njegovu porodicu i porodicu pokojnog brata Krste. Ostavlja mnogobrojnu rodbinu i prijatelje u Srbiji i Hrvatskoj.

Gojko je voleo svoju karijeru kao opticar. Voleo je da putuje i amaterski se bavio fotografijom.
Voleo je ljude, druzenja i prijatelji ce ga pamtiti po njegovoj dobroti i saljivom duhu.

Zbog restrikcije Covida poseta i sahrana ce se obaviti u ogranicenom broju osoba.
Link za sahranu ce biti postavljen na ovom sajtu u subotu februara 12 sa pocetkom u 9 sati pre podne za posetu, i u 10 pre podne pocinje religiozna sluzba (16h u Srbiji).

Guestbook 

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gillian macleod (Work colleague and friend)

Entered February 8, 2022 from Woodbridge

Dear Svetlana ,this is a very difficult time i know -from personal experience ,but I do also know that the love, strength and wishes from your friends and especially your OPG family will help you and your family. I offer you, your mom and the boys my heartfelt condolences and prayers at this difficult time. Please look after yourself as well (yes I know this is like the pot calling the kettle out...but its my heartfelt wish to you)
take care
Gill

Phil Shantz (Friend of Family)

Entered February 9, 2022 from Uxbridge

My condolences Svetlana to you and your family on the passing of your father.

Kurt Kornelsen (Friend of Svetlana)

Entered February 9, 2022 from Thorold

I am very sorry for your loss. Our prayers for comfort will be for you and your family.

Giuseppe (Joey) Sergio De Pinto (Co-worker)

Entered February 9, 2022 from Timmins

My sincerest condolences to the family during this difficult time!

Joey

Brad Bacvar (Friend of Svetlana)

Entered February 9, 2022 from Timmins

Svetlana and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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