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Silvester Silvo Poturica
December 23, 1959 - January 19, 2011
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On Wednesday January 19, 2011, Mr. Silvester Victor (Silvo) Poturica passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 51 years.
He was predeceased by his father Josip; his infant daughter; his uncles Stefan, Marko, Karl and Slavko as well as his aunt Barbara.
Silvo leaves to mourn his son Zach; his daughter Paige; his mom Mary and his brother Tony of Osoyoos; his niece Shannon and his great-nephew Cole of Kelowna; god-daughters Breanne & Brandy Hagel as well as family in Croatia, Germany and Austria.
Silvo was born on December 23, 1959 at St. Martin’s Hospital in Oliver. He graduated from SOSS in 1977 and continued to work at the family vineyard and winery. Silvo also worked for many years at Hilltop Body Shop, Home Hardware and later was a self-employed painter. Silvo was one of the original members of the Anarchist Mtn. Fire Department and served with them until 2008.
He loved camping, cars, football and his kids.
A memorial service will be officiated by Bill Godfrey at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday January 26, 2011 at the Osoyoos Elks Hall.
Interment and committal will be held at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery.
A reception will then be held at the Osoyoos Elks Hall.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Anarchist Mtn. Fire Department, 115 Grizzly Road, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6.
Condolences & tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: lois zachary
Relation: brother-in-law
to LINDA, ZACH, PAIGE AND FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND FAMILY. THINKING OF SILVO AND ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES I HAVE OF THIS LOVING MAN.,,,,FROM WHEN I MET HIM AS A TEENAGER, TO THE WEDDING AND THE TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN HE AND LINDA HAD TOGETHER. THE MEMORIES KEEP FLOWING WITH SUCH LOVING THOUGHTS OF THE SPECIAL TIMES THAT WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS.
“DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE, NO ONE CAN HEAL, BUT LOVE, LEAVES A MEMORY, NO ONE CAN STEAL”
LOVE AUNTIE LOIS AND UNCLE GARY
From: Robbie Jensen
Relation: childhood friend
I was very sorry to hear of your loss, i was very fortunate to have been friends with Silvo when we were young. I have some very fond memories of him and I . Once again i am thinking of him and who he has left behind. Robbie Jensen
From: Joe and Karen Barroca
Relation: Formerly from Osoyoos
To the Poturica Family: We are very sorry for your loss and we pray that God will surround you with His Infinite Love and comfort you with His Peace in the days ahead. ~ Joe and Karen Barroca
From: John Patterson
Relation: An old friend of the family
It is with deepest sadness which I have read the loss of Silo. My heartfelt condolenese for the loss of a son, a brother, and a father. Although the body is gone the memories will always last, and will always be remember as good times. My time in Osoyoos feels that it was not long ago and the times we had accross from the little school next to the Petrenys will always be remember.
From: Donna Deeg
Relation: ddeeg1@hotmail.com
To my best friend, Silvo. We knew each other since you were still in diapers……have been together ever since as a friend. I have so many memories of you Silvo. I miss you so much. I wish we could have had a chance to see each other one last time. My love for you will always be in my heart. xoxoxox
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 26, 2011
Beginning at 10:30am
Location:
Osoyoos Elks Hall
8506 - 92nd Avenue
Osoyoos, BC Canada
A family graveside urn interment & committal will be held prior to the memorial service at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday January 26, 2011 at the Osoyoos Elks Hall with a reception to follow.
8506 - 92nd Avenue
Osoyoos, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Memorial Gifts may be sent directly to:
Anarchist Mtn. Fire Department,
115 Grizzly Road,
Osoyoos, BC
V0H 1V6.
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