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Archie JURIC
Monday May 02, 2016

JURIĆ, Arsen “Archie” (1940 - 2016) – passed away at the Toronto General Hospital on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 in his 76th year.  Cherished husband, beloved soulmate and dance partner of 51 years to Janina Jurić (nee Krys) of Simcoe.  Loving father & grandfather of Adrian Jurić of Dubai and Tanja Jurić – Strong (Scott) of Toronto, their children Duncan & Ruby.  Archie will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Dragica Bišćan and Nikola Jurić (Irena), all of Croatia and by many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Archie will be sadly missed by Janina’s mother Maria Byczyk of Simcoe and by siblings, Emilia Byczyk (Eric), Krystyna Bednarski (late Marjan) and Richard Byczyk (Donna).  Predeceased by his parents, the late Nikola and Ljubica Jurić, and by brothers Josip and Srećko Jurić and by a cousin Ivan Tokich.  Archie was a proud and dynamic man with a passion for adventure, travel, music, and family.  Everyone who was touched by Archie will miss his adventurous spirit, mischievousness, generosity, big heart, humanity, and friendship.  His great soul will stay with us always.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Archie with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Archie’s funeral mass will be held from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 211 Union St., Simcoe (corner of Queen St. & Union St.) on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Slawomir Szwagrzyk as celebrant.  Interment:  Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Archie are asked to consider the Cancer Support and Resource Program (www.csrp.ca) Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199
 


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