Jasna Vjera Dujela, 92 years old, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. Jasna was born on January 20, 1933 in Poljana, Dalmatia, Croatia. Jasna is predeceased by her husband Gino, brothers Bozidar and Srecko, and parents Vice and Danica. She is survived by her children Viviana (Clarence), Esther, Doris (Ali), Edward (Carren), Cristopher, grandchildren Hussain (Madison), Roman, and Marino, brother Ricardo, and nieces and nephews. Jasna, Gino and Viviana lived in Italy for three years before immigrating to Canada in 1957. Jasna was a devout Roman Catholic. Her faith was at the core of her life. Love defined who she was. She loved children and she loved to cook and to garden. She was a fabulous chef! She was an amazing mother, a woman of grace, beauty, strength, and spirit, teaching us patience, perseverance and always to believe in God. She loved and supported us all and will be greatly missed.
A Prayer Service with be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View Street, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00 am, followed by Entombment at Royal Oak Mausoleum. There will be a Reception in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, following the Entombment. Flowers appreciated and/or please support the BC Alzheimer Society.
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Clarence Reser I first met Jasna Dujela forty-five years ago in the autumn of 1980. At that time, I had been quietly dating Viviana, Jasna’s eldest daughter. Viviana had for months been extoling her mother’s home cooked meals. As a bachelor, who did not cook much, I was keen to sample Jasna’s culinary output. One fine Sunday, I visited the Dujela family home in Victoria. Jasna was quick to invite me into her home and rapidly orient me to the meal that was on offer. She said ‘We are having pasta with meat sauce, if you like it, great, if it is not to your taste do not worry’. What followed was the best pasta that I ever had plus I received an introduction into Jasna’s fabulous style of hospitality. It has been my privilege to be Jasna’s son-in-law for forty-two years. I will always treasure the countless Sunday dinners at her table. She was legendary for her food, her hospitality, and for her warm and inviting nature. In life, it is our fond memories that we can treasure above all else. I am sure that Jasna will set a new and higher standard at the great table in heaven. May she rest in eternal peace.
Condolences to you Esther, and to all your family. May your loss be equaled by the knowledge that your mom now rests in God’s loving care.