Roko Ivan Nikolić passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in the morning of December 24 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Vaganac, Croatia on June 13, 1933.
Roko is survived by Zorica, his loving wife of 55 years; his two children Kathy (Gus Niketas) and Roko (Cindy); and his grandchildren Alexander, Kristina, and Christos Niketas, and Roko and Daniela Nikolić. He is also survived by two of his sisters Maša Jadek and Danica Harris. He is predeceased by his other siblings Ivan, Tina, Manda, Dane, Milka, and Jela.
Roko arrived in Canada in 1957 as a refugee escaping communist oppression in the former Yugoslavia. A master tailor, he started his business, British Custom Tailors, soon thereafter. He had the pleasure of dressing many military officers, celebrities, and politicians. Roko was a dedicated servant, outspoken advocate, and mainstay in the Croatian community. He has gone to rest with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in Whom he placed his hope.
Thank you to all who provided him care.
A Prayer Service will be held at St. Leopold Mandić Croatian Catholic Church, 4081 Gordon Head Road on Thursday, December 27 at 6:00 PM. Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 28 to be followed by entombment at the Royal Oak Burial Park and a Celebration of Life luncheon in the Croatian church hall.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Kume Pocivaj u Miru Bozjem . A great Man, Proud Croatian, who will be missed by all. Many memories that I will cherish forever. Condolences to the Family.
Primite iskrenu sućut od obitelji Nikolić iz Zagreba.
My sincerest condolences.
Počivao u miru Božjem.
Dear Family, receive a sincere condolence on the deadh of our beloved Roko Nikolic. Family in Zagreb; Paraman, Nikolic
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy and your family He will be missed.
My heart felt condolences to you and your family Roko. May he rest in peace.
Dear Nikolic family,
We are very saddened for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as your remember your father.
Nikola & Mary Colak and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Roko was loved by all and will be very much missed.
Sending you our deepest condolences with love,
Vickie Neil and Jason
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Roko. We will always remember him fondly for his kind and gentle ways, his strong representation of the Croatian community and his expertise as a master at his craft. May God bless your family at this time with faith and hope in the knowledge that you will be together again in Heaven.
Dujela Family
So very sorry for your loss. He was a fantastic Uncle. I will keep Uncle Roko in my thoughts and prayers.