Florjan Luby (died 2020)
| Florjan Luby | |
|---|---|
| Floyd | |
| Born | 1948 Thunder Bay |
| Died | 2020-07-16 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | chef |
| Employer | Airlaine Hotel |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Florjan Luby (died 16 July 2020, aged 72) was a Thunder Bay-raised Red Seal chef at the Airlaine Hotel who was a creative wood carver.[1][2]
Life and family
Florjan Luby, known as Floyd, was raised in Thunder Bay. He attended Drew Street School and Northwood High before moving to Toronto to study at George Brown College. There, he earned his Red Seal Chef's Certificate and met Sharon, whom he married in 1971.[1]
He worked as a chef at the Airlaine Hotel, where he was recognized for his skill in creating sculptures from lard and ice. In his later years, he pursued wood carving and had a deep appreciation for various art forms. He was known for his love of cooking for his family and hosting large dinners.[1]
He was survived by his wife Sharon, his children Steven, Billy, Jon, Leisha, and Jason, and their respective spouses April, Lee-Ann, Amanda, Gord, and Shelley. His legacy included six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also survived by his siblings Johnnie, Eddy, Danny, Florence, Carol, and Anna. He was predeceased by his parents Florjan (Fred) and Josephine Luby, his brothers Stephan, David, and Joey, his sister-in-law Karen, his brother-in-law Willie McMillan, and his nephew Fred Smith.[1]
He died on July 16, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospice in Thunder Bay. Care was provided by the staff at St. Joseph Care Group. A celebration of life was planned for a later date, with arrangements handled through Northwest Funeral Alternative.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2020-07-25.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 16 July 2020.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Florjan Luby, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2020-07-25, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 25 July 2020, p. 3(D)