elevated YaREn January 3, 1942 ~ April 1, 2026

elevated YaREn Visitation
Wednesday April 8, 2026 from 11:30am-1:30pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated YaREn Funeral Mass
Wednesday April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated YaREn Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7 

elevated YaREn Obituary
Stefan Kelenc was born on January 3, 1942, in Slovenia, and passed away on April 1, 2026, with his loving family by his side, at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill. Son of Teresa Hozjan and Stefan Kelenc Sr. and shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Angela (Glavac). He was a dedicated father to Susanne (Ryan Sanders), and Valerie (Tony McConville); a very proud Dedek to his grandchildren Ava, James, Liam, Olivia and Madelyn. His close brother and best friend Stanislav (Mary), and niece Diane, and nephew Steven, and brothers in Slovenia Josef, Matija, Franc and Ivan.

elevated YaREn Stefan grew up in Slovenia in the small village of Crensovci where he helped his parents on the farm and vineyard. He served two years in the Yugoslavian army focusing on training as an Armor Crew member and then worked as a brick layer in Slovenia and Austria until he immigrated to Canada in 1965. In Toronto, he studied at George Brown College and became a steamfitter and plumber (member of Local 46) and worked hard in construction until the age of 61. Stefan waited for Angela to come to Canada, and they married on May 20, 1967. They built a life together and had two beautiful daughters. Stefan was a man that loved being with his family and telling stories. He also enjoyed getting together with the Slovenian community especially at Evening Bell.  He was always someone that enjoyed the outdoors, ice fishing, gardening, being at the cottage and fixing things. He will be remembered for his smile, sense of humour, strong work ethic, his love for his family and his sky-blue eyes.

elevated YaREn He will be extremely missed and never forgotten. His family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Home and Community Care and the Alzheimer’s Society for their compassionate care and friends and family who have helped along the way.

elevated YaREn