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Tomo Valentich Obituary

VALENTICH, Tomo - January 7, 1986 - February 14, 2010 Tomo passed away on Sunday, February 14th, lovingly surrounded by his family and friends. He leaves his parents Tom and Denise, his sister Laura, brother Lukas and his sweetheart Emily Serhal to remember him. Tomo is the cherished grandson of Margaret Freeman and the nephew of Jamie, Nadja and Andrew Freeman. He will be missed by aunt Mary Valentich, cousins Stuart Gripton, Draga Hrsan and other friends and family in Canada and Croatia. The family is very grateful for the wonderful staff at St. Michael's Hospital Neurosurgery ICU in Toronto and the Trillium Gift of Life. Friends may call at Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of QEW) on Thursday, February 18th from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial service at the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, 84 South Service Rd. (E. of Hurontario), 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2010. Cremation to follow. Donations can be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St., Bldg. 3, Hanover, MA 02339 (www.bafound.org) or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Nancy, Greg, Riley, Jamie & Emma McLeod

February 24, 2010

Denise, Tom, Laura and Lukas,

We were so shocked and sorry to hear of Tomo's death. While you must miss him terribly, we hope that your many memories of him will help carry you through this difficult time. He was much loved by his friends and family and made a difference to many during his short time here. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gord Coyle

February 22, 2010

Tomo was a great person to have as a cabin mate. I will never forget our times at Camp Queen Elizabeth together, he was one of the reasons that my camp experience was amazing. RIP Tomo.

Moira Forbes

February 20, 2010

My deepest sympathies are with Tomo's family and friends in this time of sorrow. I was fortunate to have had the pleasure of teaching Tomo mathematics at Chisholm Academy. He always treated everyone with respect and earned respect in return. His loss is a great tragedy and we grieve what should have been. It is my belief that he goes to a better place where he will one day be reunited with his loved ones. May his memory be a beacon to all of us.

Diana Gaspar

February 20, 2010

Tomo will be missed by everyone. He was a great person and never with nothing but a smile on his face. I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends.

February 19, 2010

Tomo was a very special friend to me throughout highschool and after, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family. You are all in my prayers.

Melika Hope

Naomi Johnston

February 18, 2010

Mr.and Mrs. Valentich and family,

I am extremely saddened by your loss. This world's loss. I had the pleasure of teaching Tomo during his senior high school years. He was a young man of promise who demonstrated integrity and respect for others and who always brightened my day with a passing greeting or a shared moment in class. My thoughts are with you and with Tomo who will be remembered by me always.

Naomi Johnston

Field Lacrosse07

February 18, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to all of you at your loss.

Gary and Carol Sangwin
Evan Sangwin

Linda Ciniello

February 18, 2010

Tom, Denise, Laura and Lukas...Our hearts are breaking for you. We hope that you can draw strength and find some sort of comfort in each other.
Linda, Paul, Michael, Stephen and Evan Ciniello

February 18, 2010

Tom, Denise, Laura & Lukas

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all at this time.

Bruce, Jean, Heather and Valerie Croft

Lily Rezayat

February 18, 2010

My heart is with your family everyday Tomo was an amazing person and loved by all as he always put a smile on my face. Tomo will never be forgotten my deepest condolences are with you.

Kathy Beaton

February 17, 2010

Tom and Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Draw strength from each other and know that you have a support system around you that you can draw on whenever you need it.

Mike Morden

February 17, 2010

My deepest sympathies and prayers for your strength are with you. Mike Morden, Mississauga

Robert Cancian

February 17, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

February 17, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to your family from ours.

The Leclairs

February 17, 2010

May you all continue to be courageous in the midst of such grief.
We are here in the west remembering your son and brother and sending loving thoughts to your home. Marilee, Stefan, Keegan and Daniel

Carol, Michael & Steven Francis

February 17, 2010

Tom, Denise, Laura & Lukas,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son / brother. Our prayers are with you; may your love for Tomo keep you strong.

carol Francis

February 17, 2010

Tom, Denise, Laura and Lukas,

Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your son / brother. Our prayers are with you; may your love for Toma keep you strong.

Carol, Michael and Steven Francis

Martin & Karen Ojaste

February 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May the memories bring you comfort.

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