Edward Henry Erculj
elevated t1f4h November 29, 1957 – May 28, 2019
elevated t1f4h Visitation
elevated t1f4h Sunday June 2, 2019 from 2 pm – 4 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm
elevated t1f4h Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated t1f4h Funeral Mass
elevated t1f4h Monday June 3, 2019 at 10:45 am
elevated t1f4h Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated t1f4h Entombment
elevated t1f4h Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Holy Trinity Mausoleum
elevated t1f4h Obituary
elevated t1f4h After a sudden but aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer, Edward was called home on May 28th, 2019 to be with his parents Henry and Francis Erculj and his sister, Annie in Heaven. Edward was a talented, hard-working and devoted servant who always put other people’s needs before his own, especially those of his family. He had many interests and talents but was most passionate about helping anyone in need and making the world a better place; truly a wonderful man who will be deeply missed.
elevated t1f4h Edward is cherished by his loving wife Ina who treasured their 29 years of marriage and dearly loved by his children, Thomas and Victoria. He will also be forever missed by his loving sister Dorothy (Greg) Clarke; father & mother-in-law, Frank and Mary Raisp, and brothers-in-law Robert and William Raisp. Edward was also a proud uncle to Andrew (Bailey) and Sean (Caroline) and their families.
elevated t1f4h The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at MacKenzie Health that served with such professionalism and compassion.
elevated t1f4h Family and friends are invited to share their memories during visitation at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of St. Joseph at 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) on Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at 10:45 a.m., Internment to follow at Holy Trinity Mausoleum.
elevated t1f4h Online condolences & directions may be found at catholic-cemeteries.com. In lieu of flower, please feel free to make a donation to Dom Lipa (Slovenian Linden Foundation)
elevated t1f4h Donations
elevated t1f4h Dom Lipa Foundation
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Thomas, Libby and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences from your Bass Pro family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Ina, Thomas
and Victoria and to Dorothy and Greg and all your family, heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Ed from my family.
My mom has fond memories of Ed’s warmth and attention at Dom Lipa, where she is a resident; “he was a good man” she said.
I cannot imagine your pain at the loss of a husband, father, brother and uncle whose good-natured, loving approach to life was an inspiration.
May you find peace and bountiful blessings in your precious memories.
Rest in peace, Ed, umder the loving embrace of heaven’s angels and their King.
… Love, Majda Resnik
Dear Ina, Dorothy and families, I was so deeply saddened to learn of Ed’s passing. I remember his voice, smile and spirit fondly. May cherished memories of better days bring you comfort. With sincere condolences, Bev Evans
Rest in peace, Edward, my good friend, high school buddy, neighbor, and infinite believer of living life to the fullest. Any of us who had the pleasure of knowing you will always remember your sharp wit and humor, and for the love, you so clearly shared with your family.
I will miss your visits to my office and the light-hearted talks about anything really, that made your company so effortless.
Thank you so very much for the memories. And the laughter.
God Bless your wonderful soul.
So sorry for your loss . Ed was a kind sole and was a gentleman. He will be miss and he will never be forgotten.Ed was a great peer to have at work and treated everyone with respect…my heartfelt condolences .
Dear Ina and Family – I knew Ed Erculj family from Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Manning Ave. Toronto.
In the later years just crossing paths and especially at Dom Lipa where he so diligently volunteered his services. At the last meeting I especially told him how I am grateful and all the staff and residents are touched by his presence. I am feeling very sad that we have lost him. My sincere condolences from our family, Kokelj, Bric and Sirk – to your family. Our prayers are with you.
The Dom Lipa FAMILY COUNCIL would like to express our sincerest condolences to your family. We are saddened at the loss of such a wonderful man who will be missed by all.
Ina, Thomas and Victoria
And family
The sadness in your hearts
Though no one else can lift away the grief your going through
Others want to honor all that your husband/father meant to you and your family
Our prayers are with you
My sincere condolences
From our family Bonnie Marek
Dear Ina and Family, We are sorry for your loss, and wish to extend our sincere sympathies. We shared some good laughs with Ed in the Documentation group at Pickering OPG. Our prayers are with you and family.
Ina and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss!
No words can describe how sorry I was when I hard of Ed’s sudden illness and passing. Someone so special can never be forgotten!
My heartfelt condolences Ina. Ed was truly a man for others. I will always remember him as the humble, intelligent, loving person he was. Though many years ago now, Ed (and Rob) taught me everything I know about cars, which is evidence of the patience he truly had;)
I also remember watching the love and respect you both shared with each other and believed you set an example for others.
To you, Victoria and Thomas, please know that my family’s prayers and love are with you through this difficult period, and always.
Dear Ina ,Thomas ,Victoria and extended family(s) ,
I knew Ed from my years of working with him at OPG and can honestly say he was the consummate gentleman in all of our interactions and he represented your family at the highest standard of personal courtesy and professionalism .
He will be missed .
My Dear Ina, Thomas and Victoria,
I am one of many friends that Ed made in his lifetime and whose life he enriched with his infectious personality and spirit.
His deep love and pride for his Ina, Thomas and Victoria was something that I heard way before I had the pleasure of meeting you. When I did meet you, I felt the love that you had for each other and it made me happy to see what a close-knit family you are.
Ed was the epitome of selflessness and service to others. I witnessed this as we worked together on the Dom Lipa Board. He had a boundless energy to maintain and improve the facility, which helped preserve the lives and well-being of Dom Lipa’s residents and staff. He will be sorely missed by everyone there.
I hope that the comfort and strength that you are surrounded by from your family and friends continues to nurture you in the days ahead.
With sympathy and love,
Sonya & Wayne
Thomas,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We’re sorry we can’t be there with you and Libby, but we are sending all of our love and prayers from Nova Scotia.
Love,
Sarah and Jon Bray
Deepest sympathies, I worked with Eddie at OPG during the retube of the reactors in the 1980’s. We always share happy greetings with each other daily. Eddie was a special person that cared for others, helped everyone and mentored his fellow workers. He will have a special place heaven with other remarkable people. I feel honoured to have known and worked with him. Rest in peace.
Ed, after I walk the dog tonight, I’m having a Scotch for the both of us… I mean you, not the dog 😉
Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen
Roy
It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences. Ed was very much respected as both a employee and co-worker at Pickering NGS and I am pleased to say he was a good friend to many.
Ed always came to work with one goal- to do the job to the best of his abilities. I will miss Ed, but will also remember him fondly as a man with great stature and convictions.