Brian ILESIC Obituary
Born on September 16, 1976
We are deeply grieved by the news of Brian's sudden death. Brian (35) was on duty when a tragic incident occurred on June 15, 2012.
Brian leaves to mourn his devoted parents Mike and Dianne Ilesic, grandparents Paul and Irene Stosky, brothers and their wives Keith and Renee, Greg and Marija and two nephews, and Johnny. Also important in his life were his uncles and aunts Don and Karen Stosky, David and Janet Stosky, Gary and Eileen Stosky, Yvonne and Ivan Rozanc, Mary and Tony Thibideau, Henry Ilesic. His cousins Jordan, Steven, Tori, Adam, Jason, Danielle and Rob will remember Brian as a fun loving man. Brian leaves to mourn numerous close friends and acquaintances. Most importantly, Brian leaves behind his precious daughter Kiannah Ilesic. Even though he was taken from us much too soon, he will always be with us in spirit. His special smile was infectious, his heart was enormous, and we will forever cherish our memories of him.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. at Northpointe Community Church 14025-167 Avenue. Donations can be made to North Edmonton Christian Fellowship Church on behalf of the Brian Ilesic Memorial Fund.
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J Lemoine
April 3, 2013
Blessing from Lemoine family
Tracy Berube
August 30, 2012
Dear Dianne, Mike, Johnny & Family,
I just read an article in the St. Albert Gazette Re:Brian and recognized the Ilesic name.I didn't realize that this tragedy happened to your family. We are so very sorry for your loss and grieve with you. Miss you.Love & prayers,
Tracy & Grant Berube & Family
Donny Rejano
July 12, 2012
I did not have the honor to meet Brian. But i am told that my Brother Eddie had great respect for him. A fellow father and a family man. I just wanted to say to the family that your loss is our loss and we grieve together for all of them. From what I can gather from all Brian's family and friends he was an outstanding man of family, honor, and goodwill. Each of them was loved dearly and will be held in our hearts for the rest of our lives. Our thoughts and Prayers will never end and through us they will live forever. Let us be proud to have such great people in our lives and never forget they are always here with us, watching over as our guardian angels. Remember the good times, forget the bad and live as though they are parallel to everything you do. They will always be close.
Bless...
Mario and Shelene Giraldi
June 27, 2012
Just heard Brian's name on the news last night. Both Mario and I were shocked when we heard. We had heard about the incident but had not followed the names of those involved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Your former babysitter and Drumheller friends.
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June 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. No words will ever realize your grief, or loss. May God be with you, and your family.
Woychuk
June 26, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all your memories.
June 26, 2012
Dear Mike and Diane,
I only knew knew Brian as a baby but knew he would grow up to be a fine man. You were a very loving family.
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you and hope you hold all the happy times and memories in your heart.
Sandy (Watmough) Kazakoff
Your neighbor in Drumheller all these many years ago.
Rob Lemoine
June 26, 2012
Will never forget you buddy....
June 26, 2012
Mike & Dianne,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been thinking about you over the last few days. Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lorraine Ung & family
June 26, 2012
Diane and family, I remember you speaking so proudly of all of your sons at our recent EGH nursing reunion and I am so very saddened to hear of this horrendous loss. My prayers and thoughts are with at this time. God bless, Bonnie Couture née Heyland.
Peggy Graham
June 26, 2012
Mike & Dianne, my heart goes out to you for your loss of Brian. I have not seen you for many years but having children the same age I can not imagine the pain and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you
Cliff Weiss
June 26, 2012
To the Ilesic Family,
You do not know me but my son Dallas is a classmate and friend of Kiannah. We are very sorry for your loss. Knowing Kiannah and her sweet personality has really made us think about your family at this difficult time.
Cliff, Charlene, Dallas, Blake Weiss
June 25, 2012
Dear Mike, Diane, and family:
My sincere condolences on the death of your son. I didn't know him, but having spoken to you by email and phone over the past years, feel a special closeness at your loss.
- Trevor Harrison
Steve Benford
June 25, 2012
It doesn't seem like enough, but I offer my most heartfelt condolences. I did not know Brian, but was a friend of Eddie's and hope they are both at peace in a better place.
Leo Sklavenitis
June 24, 2012
Dear Ilesic Family. We were so saddened to hear about Brian, he worked for me when he lived in Vancouver. Brian was a kind, gentle soul, and had become a very close friend of my son Aaron. He loved his daughter with all his heart, and spoke about his family often. Accept our deepest sympathies for your kind boy. He will be missed. Leo Sklavenitis of Leo's Plumbing and Heating in Vancouver
Mike DiPanfilo
June 24, 2012
Ilesic Family. My deepest condolances to you. Brian was a great friend of Mine. I will never forget the great times that we had with one another. I will miss him deeply. Please know that god is watching over him and his family. I hope that your days ahead, will give you comfort and peace. His legacy will live on forever. God rest his soul. God Bless.
Kristina & Terry Walsh
June 24, 2012
Mike, Dianne and Family,
We were truly touched by the funeral Service for Brian yesterday. Such a wonderful way to celebrate his life and share what an amazing person he was to your family, his beautiful daughter and to his friends. You should be very proud parents of the family you have created! Mike, in all the years I have known you, you are one of the kindest most gentle men I have had the pleasure to work with. My heart breaks for you and Dianne and I want you to know how much you are thought of and cared for.
Denise Dominix
June 24, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brian during this tragic and senseless time. From G4S Halifax.
Vic & Jacqueline Lemoine
June 24, 2012
Dear Friends,
Our hearts go out to you, at this time. We knew each other a long time ago,our son Rob Lemoine and Brian were friends. We were very saddened to hear the news of your lost. May God comfort you,holding you close to his heart.
Lisa Dittrick
June 23, 2012
Dear Mike, Diane and family,
The senseless tragedy that has happened in your life... Know that I have have never witnessed such an outpouring of emotion for your family. Our hearts are broken for you and we only wish you may find a way to restore inner peace and life once again. Just know we are with you, your CSC family.
Lisa Dittrick
Danny & Debby Gowda
June 23, 2012
Dear Mike and family,
I am so sorry my friend. Our thoughts are with you.
Cathy Harlan
June 23, 2012
Dear Diane and Mike,
I am unsure of how I can comfort both of you with the loss of Brian, who meant so much to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your friend
Cathy, Amanda, Tim and Mark
Nancy and Lucio Picone
June 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peter & Alane
June 23, 2012
Dear Ilesic Family,
We are the parents of Judson who was a co-worker of Brian's at G4S and was also working that night. We had only a tiny taste of the horror and grief you experienced as the news came out and events unfolded but we want you to know our thoughts and prayers have been with you since that day and will continue in the days and weeks to come. May God comfort you as only He can and wrap his loving arms around you through caring friends and family.
God bless you,
K C
June 23, 2012
Please know you have a community of support to pray and help you through this difficult time.
Please know Brian will be in the hearts and prayers of many.
I am so so sorry for your loss. God be your comfort and shelter.
A friend.
Linda Lunghamer
June 23, 2012
Dearest Dianne,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I hope that your memories of Brian give you peace and joy for ever. My thoughts are with you.
Gill Stadnyk
June 22, 2012
Mike,Dianne and family. I am saddened by the news that your son Brian has passed away. I am keeping you all in my heart and prayers. Sometimes life is so hard to understand....One thing we do know is Our God is faithful and He will walk the journey with you, every step of the way....That is His promise......Gill Stadnyk
Gary and Lois Novakowski
June 22, 2012
It has been a long time since we have been in touch but when we heard of Brian's passing we wanted to reach out to your family. We are so sad for your loss and have kept you in our prayers over the last few days. We have so many happy memories of our boys playing together. Please know we are thinking about your family and extend our sincere sympathy.
Rosa Fraietta/Dipanfilo
June 22, 2012
Dearest Mike and Dianne/Family. We are truly saddened by your loss. we never got to meet Brian. He leaves great memories for all of you. May god give you the strength and the courage to carry on . Peace be with all of you / Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. God Bless.
June 22, 2012
Dear Hank,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your nephew, Brian. Though we don't know any members of your family, we do remember the wonderful times we had with you and Lance and our family when you both were with the Toronto Argo. Wondefull memories indeed!
We hope that these sincere expressions of our sympathy will help you to know that we share your feelings and that our friendhship extends to you in comfort and love. The memories of your nephew will remain strong and vibrant just as he was. He now rests in a better place.
God's blessings to you and your family,
Don and Sylvia Chomyc
Greg and Erin Ciezki
June 22, 2012
Ilesic family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all your memories.
Tommy rudelich
June 22, 2012
condolances to the family.my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tanya Chuippi, Jen Tagliamonte, Lyndsey Garritty
June 22, 2012
We are truly saddend by your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family and especially with his daughter Kianna.
June 22, 2012
Dianne and Mike
Our prayers and thoughts are with at this time
love always
Sandy and Maureen Morris
Lee-Anne Guerin
June 22, 2012
Our sincere condolences, from your brother and sisters at G4S Mississauga.
Jill Lardner
June 22, 2012
Dear Mike & Dianne, Keith & Renee, Johnny, Greg & Marija and Kiannah, and the rest of the family and friends. My heart goes out to all those that loved and cared for Brian. I will always have fun memories of Brian. It has been an honour to have him in our lives.
Jill Lardner - Edmonton
June 22, 2012
Dear Mike, Dianne and Family
So sorry about hyour tragic loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Jim and Sandra Allen
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Hayley S
June 22, 2012
Rest in Paradise. Although i did not know him my thoughts and prayers to everyone he has touched. A brave man who will live on in memories.
June 22, 2012
Mike and Dianne
We are deeply sorry for your loss.Our
thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jerry Stoski, Marcy Smith
Kerry Rusk
June 22, 2012
Dear Dianne & Family,
I am tremendously sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Faria
June 22, 2012
My Thoughts & Prayers goes out to you all during this difficult time. I went to school with Brian and have some great memories of our time together.
Robert Wilde
June 22, 2012
Dear Mike,Dianne and Family,
We are deeply saddened by your tragic loss of Brian. May God give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. May your memories of Brian help ease your pain. We extend our heart felt condolences. God Bless and Love . Bob and Judy Wilde and family
Bev Erasmus
June 22, 2012
Dear Ilesic family, My heart is so saddened for you all, I cannot even imagine the pain you are all going through. You are all in my prayers. May God's peace be upon all of you.
Twila Dutchak
June 22, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time- Brian was a beautiful man inside and out!
Don Scott
June 22, 2012
Mike and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly Castiday
June 22, 2012
Had good years together and too many since! To say this was way too soon would be wrong, this should never have happened. Sorry to hear about such a tragic loss.
Warmest thoughts and wishes.
Kelly Castiday
C Martin
June 22, 2012
Dear Ilesic Family,
I went to school with Brian and was shocked to hear of his tragic death.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lyndie Shih
June 22, 2012
Dear Dianne, words are never enough to acknowledge such a significant loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Fond regards, Lymdie Shih
Dennis Cortez
June 22, 2012
To everyone that knew Brian,
My deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you all through this difficult time. May you all find comfort through all the wonderful memories you shared with Brian.
Dennis and Lyn Cortez
Donna Phillips
June 22, 2012
To the Ilesic & Stosky Family
This is a devastating and senseless loss may you find COURAGE, STRENGTH & LOVE now and in time to come.
My tears and prayers to you all and I pray that the Lord shall shelter you and that the Angels will guide you with Love.
June 22, 2012
Dear Diane and Mike- I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you are living through. I remember you proudly showing Brian's picture around at our nursing reunion in April. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort Lynda Richer{Bouthillier}
Chris Gordon
June 22, 2012
Mike and family...so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Bev and Chris Gordon.
Nancy Barnes
June 22, 2012
Dear Diane
I am so sorry for this terrible loss to your family. My sincere condolences.
Nancy Barnes
June 22, 2012
Dear Auntie Irene, Uncle Paul, our Cousins and their Children,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christopher, Teresa, Abigail, Juliet Stosky
Christopher Stosky
June 22, 2012
Dear Dianne, Mike, and all the Ilesic family,
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort from your memories of Brian. Those treasures will never fade.
Christopher, Teresa, Abigail & Juliet Stosky
Howard,Linda Fry
June 22, 2012
Dear Mike, Dianne and family..
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you
at this time.
Lorne/Lesley Wog
June 22, 2012
Mike,Dianne and Family
Words can not describe the grief you are going through. I hope that our thoughts and prayers may be some relief.
Candice Hendrickson (née Lischuk)
June 22, 2012
To the Ilesic family;
Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel at the loss of Brian so suddenly. In the coming days, months, and years may your memories of Brian help to ease your pain. You will be forever in our thoughts and prayers
June 22, 2012
Dianne: my heart goes out to you and your family. I know your faith will keep you strong. But the grief and sorrow is tremendous. My prayers are with you.
Heather Montgomerie
June 22, 2012
Dear Diane,Mike and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the tragic passing of your beloved Brian. As colleagues, I remember the love and closeness you have in your family. May God's mercy and grace, along, with your cherished memories,
nurture and sustain you in your challenging journeys to hope, healing and peace.
God's Blessings and Love,
Phyllis Mytrunec
Janice Johnson
June 22, 2012
Dear Dianne, Mike and family,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. I have oftened thought of you over the years and remember both of you as wonderful neighbors in Drumheller. Our deepest sympathy is with you.
Bill and Janice Johnson (Urvold)
Ray, Cindy, Jordan & Mitch Zazulak
June 22, 2012
Mike, Dianne, Keith, Greg, Johnny, Kiannah and Families - we were so so sad to hear of your tragic loss of Brian. Our hearts go out to you.
Love your old neighbours, The Zazulak's
Cathy
June 22, 2012
All of Edmonton feels your pain relating to this tragic and senseless crime.
With sincere condolences.......
Keri Lee(Chapman)
June 22, 2012
Dearest Mike, Dianne, Keith, Greg, and Johnny, Although it has been years since Brian and I have spoken, I still cherished our relationship everyday. We parted ways as great friends, and for that I am eternally grateful! I send to all of you my love!
B - I know you are watching over your loved ones, keep them safe and strong! Your smile will warm our hearts forever:)
Louise Werstiuk
June 22, 2012
To:Dianne,Mike,Kiannah,Irene,Paul and all of the Stosky family
My family and I were deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss of Brian. We keep you in our hearts and prayers. May Brian rest in peace.
Dave & Jude Liderth
June 22, 2012
Please accept our sincere condolences for your tragic loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cassandra Dumur
June 22, 2012
Dear Kiannah & Family:
We are so saddened by the loss of your father and by this terrible tragedy. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Our hearts go out to you at this time and you are in our thoughts. Our deepest sympathies.....
The Dumur Family (Cassandra, Breanne, Kim & Dave)
Majella and Joe Campbell
June 22, 2012
Dear Dianne, Mike and Family, We were so sad to hear of your tragic loss of Brian. Our hearts go out to you. I have often though of you over the years and all ways remembered the love that surrounded your family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dianne and Mike Ilesic
June 22, 2012
Always loved. Never forgotten. Miss you so much......
Lots of hugs and kisses to you.
Mom and Dad
Marilyn Meyer
June 22, 2012
My heart felt sympathy is extended to Diane and her family for your tragic loss of Brian.
Carol Robertson
June 22, 2012
Dear Diane, Mike and all the Stosky Family:
We were so very sad to hear of Brian's sudden passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers both at this difficult time and in the months ahead. We have always admired the deep love that is so evident in your family and believe that this love will help carry you through this difficult time. God bless.
Love the Robertson's (Carol, Bill, Andy and Julie)
Carolyn Boyle
June 22, 2012
To the Ilesic Family
You do not know me, but please know my heart breaks for you and the other families affected by this tragedy
May the comfort of friends and family help you through this devastating time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn Boyle
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