Jozef passed away in Victoria on September 15, 2009. He was born in Lancut, Poland on August 15, 1925. Predeceased by his sons, Jerzy and Zigmunt. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Michelle; daughter, Alicja Walach (Kris); son, Jan (Blagica); grandchildren, Sandra (Clint), Martin, Patrick, Mathew and Amanda. Jozef was an avid gardener. At 16 years of age, he was put into a concentration camp in Mauthausen, Germany where he was interned for nearly four years. As a result, he placed big emphasis on family meals and didn’t like to waste anything especially food. Jozef was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Prayers will be offered in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Blanshard and View Streets, at 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 18, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society British Columbia, 600 – 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9.
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Jill Ann
To the family of Josef Brus,
I heard about the passing of your dear husband, father, grandfather, today and wanted to let you know I am thinking of you.
I lost my Dad and it is a huge loss. I pray that time and courage will heal and memories of the one you hold so dear will become dearer as the days pass by.
My 2 favorite memories are playing my accordion for Josef because that made him smile and walking around his garden because that also made him smile.
To live in hearts we leave behind, is surely not to die!
God be with you all.
Sincerely,
Jill Ann Siemens