Marija Pockaj
elevated z59Lj April 13, 1940 ~ March 2, 2019
elevated z59Lj Visitation
Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
elevated z59Lj Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated z59Lj Funeral Mass
Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1:30 pm
elevated z59Lj Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated z59Lj Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated z59Lj Section: 34
elevated z59Lj Obituary
elevated z59Lj Marija Pockaj, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Dom Lipa Nursing Home, Etobicoke. Born April 13, 1940 in Slovenia, she is predeceased by her late husband Justo Pockaj and son Bernie Pockaj. Loving mother to her surviving children Branko Pockaj (Suzanne), Stan Pockaj (Lina) and Rose Damaso (Ed). Loved by her grandchildren; Adam (Vanessa), Kevin (Breanna), Joseph, Serena (Trevon), Melanie, Stefani, Matthew, Michael (Maye), Mark and her two great grandchildren; Brayden and Faye. The family would like to thank Dagmar and the staff at Dom Lipa Nursing Home for their excellent and compassionate care by her side, daily for the last six years. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Marija’s honour.
We extend our deepest sincere condolences to Stan and the Pockaj Family ! Our prayers will be with you during this time of great sorrow. God Bless Marija!
Thanks Captain D… your message has touched our family. She was a fighter.
Dear Rose and family,
May the memories of your Mother’s life, help comfort you during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Stan, Rose and Branko
Our deepest heart felt condolences to you and all the Grandchildren. I hope you know you are all in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time. We wish you all the comfort and peace, may God hear our prayers.
Your mother was a long time friend, our memories are long and wonderful and I will miss her. Peace to you all, you’re all in my heart at this difficult time. Mrs. Rose Brozic, Toronto
Stan, Rose, Branko and families… we were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mariija. We will always remember her kind and sweet nature. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dear Family Pockaj. We send you all our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have such beautiful fond memories of your mom. Peace Be With You All. The Golobic Family
Dear Family Pockaj. We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother Marija. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have such beautiful fond memories of your mom. Peace Be With You. Love, Family/Druzina Golobic
Branko, Stan, Rose and families – So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences for this very warm and loving family. Blessings to you all.
Branko, Suzanne and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Your mom will be missed but her love and memory will be forever held deep in your hearts.
I’m sending love and strength to each of you.
God Bless
Dear Branko, Rose, Stan and extended family members;
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are in our hearts and minds, and through us, live on. Please accept our deepest condolences, Marija will not be forgotten.
Rose, Stan, Branko,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother Marija.
Your mother’s light will always shine bright in your memories of her.