BASAR, Kata (Katarina)
Kata Basar, predeceased by her parents, Ivan Belanek and Jaga Štrucelj, passed away on May 11, 2022 in her 97th year. For the past several years she was a resident of Rotary Manor in Dawson Creek, BC. Her brother Stjepan and her husband Nikola preceded her in death. Kata was born in Jaškovo, Croatia in 1925. Together with her husband, Nikola, and their two sons, Ivan and Stjepan, she immigrated to Canada in 1970 and settled in Sudbury, Ontario.
Kata was a devoted mother and wife. She took care of her husband during his long illness before he passed away. Kata was a homemaker and worked outside the home in a variety of occupations. She loved to grow vegetables and was always so proud of each garden. Picking blueberries and baking muffins gave her additional pleasure.
Kata leaves Ivan (wife Nada, predeceased) and their two children, Ankica and Nikola; Stjepan (wife Paula) and their two sons, Christian (Patricia), Paul (Jessica) and their daughter Sophie Elizabeth. She had great love for her family.
Friends may pay respects at Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St., Sudbury, phone 705-673-3611, Wednesday, May 25 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Croatian Catholic Church Sveti Marko, 140 Alder St., Sudbury.
Mom, grandma and great grandma, you will be sorely missed. God bless you and may you rest in peace!