Barbara Kolic (died 2023)
| Barbara Kolic | |
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| Barbara | |
| Born | 1947-07-10 Budrovci, Draganici, Croatia |
| Died | 2023-02-06 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | custodian |
| Employer | Prince Arthur Hotel |
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| Mother | |
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Barica Kolic (10 July 1947 – 6 February 2023 (aged 75)) was a Croatian-born custodian at the Thunder Bay Public Library and former chambermaid who lived in Thunder Bay for over fifty years.[1][2]
Life and family
Barica Kolic was born in Budrovci, Draganici, Croatia, to Ivan and Ana Bene. She immigrated to Thunder Bay in 1966 to join her grandparents, Bara and Josip Bene. In September 1967, she married Ivan (John) Kolic. She was a dedicated homemaker known for her traditional Croatian cooking and her vegetable garden.[1]
Her professional life included working as a chambermaid at the Prince Arthur Hotel and as a waitress. She eventually retired from a position as a custodian at the Thunder Bay Public Library. She was a member of the local community who overcame various health challenges throughout her life.[1]
She was survived by her husband Ivan (John) Kolic, her son John Kolic Jr., and her daughter Christina and her husband Mark. She left behind grandchildren Chesley, Thomas Brassard, Luka, and Gabriella Kolic, as well as great-nephew Clark Kolic. Her surviving siblings-in-law included Victor Kolic, Joe Kolic, Tony and his wife Lisa, and Mary and her husband Sandy. She was also survived by nieces and nephews Josh, Joy Kolic, Devin, Nicole, Cody Kolic, Mario, and Elizabeth Nucci, along with extended family members Ana Jazvac, Barbara Ozbolt, Jurica Bene, Nikola Kusecek, and Peter Jazvac. She was predeceased by her parents Ivan and Ana, her brother Joe, grandparents Bara, Josip Bene, Mara, and Imbra Grahac, and in-laws Barbara Kolic and Anton Kolic. Other predeceased relatives included Marija Samija, Tony Jazvac, Rosetta Kolic, and Tony Kolic Jr.[1]
She died on February 6, 2023. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Loretto Church, officiated by Fr. Biju Mathew and Fr. Michael Mahoney. She was entombed at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Harbourview Funeral Centre.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2023-02-11.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 6 February 2023.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Barica Kolic, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2023-02-11, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 11 February 2023, p. 3(D)