1945
2014
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Friday March 21, 2014 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Grace (Bellsmith). Beloved father of Jacqueline (Mike) and Christine (Jon). Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Elijah, Breanna and Barron. Dear brother of Rose, MaryAnn, Donna and Daniel, predeceased by Micky. Eli will be sadly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 on Wednesday March 26, 2014 from 2-4pm and 6 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 11:00 am. Pastor Jeremy Bellsmith will be officiating the funeral service. Interment at Aurora Cemetery. Donations in Eli's memory may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.
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41 Entries
March 29, 2014
marlett
Grace so sorry to hear of eli passing The service Thursday was beautiful!my love and prayers are with you and Jackie and christine
March 28, 2014
Joan Blair
Sorry to hear of Eli's passing. I knew him from Alderwood C.I.
March 27, 2014
Diane Mugford (nee Shishido)
I was sorry to read of Eli's passing. I remember him from Alderwood Collegiate. He had the nicest disposition and a ready smile for everyone. A wonderful individual. My condolences to you. With warmest regards...
March 27, 2014
Dear Grace, Jackie and Christine,
Although, at such a time as this,
There's little one can do,
We hope it helps in some small way
To know we think of you.
Each of you are in our prayers.
Rachel & Norman
March 27, 2014
Dear Grace, Jackie and Christine,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Eli. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
The Poulakos Family
March 26, 2014
Jack and Pat Reppard
Dear Jackie: We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
March 26, 2014
Dear Jackie: We were so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time. Craig and Nicola
March 26, 2014
Rosanne Bell-Smith
Grace, I am so sorry to hear of Eli's passing. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.
March 26, 2014
Dear Grace, so sorry to hear of Eli's passing. Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you, Jackie and Christine. With Love, Laura and John.
March 26, 2014
John and Judy Wilton
Dear Grace and Family: We were saddened to here of Eli"s sudden passing I have fond memmories of Eli back in the Grovedale Days.He was a Great Guy.Our Prayers are with you John and Judy Wilton
March 26, 2014
Brionne Bull
Dear Grace, Jackie and Christine,
My heart is heavy for you all. I will never forget "Uncle Eli" and the way his warm heart and generosity touched everyone.
March 26, 2014
Grace, Jackie and Chris. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband and Father.
Our prayers and love go out to you. Jean and Rick MacKenzie
March 25, 2014
Jill Mann (Watts)
Dear Grace, Jackie and Christine.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Eli. I have such fond memories of our families cottaging together on West Point Sands Rd. Fun times on Mary Lake. Sending you our love and our prayers. Love Jill and The Watts Family
March 25, 2014
Hazel Schroeder
Grace, Jackie and Christine: Very sorry to hear about your loss. We have so many fond memories of holidays, pig roasts , family parties.Eli will certainly be missed . Love and prayers from Schroeder family
March 25, 2014
The Halsmith-Makohoniuk Families
Praying for all of the Jovkovic family through these days of reflection, engagement with many family and friends, and separation from their brother, father, uncle Eli! And that our Father will grant everyone His strength and peace which passes all of our own understanding through Jesus Christ our LORD!
Very precious memories of the years since our familes first met in the 1940s!
With much love and prayers,
J. Debra [aka Jodi] Makohoniuk-Halsmith Colorado Springs, CO
and on behalf of ...
JOY Makohoniuk Mississauga, ON
MITCH Makohoniuk Mississauga, ON
JAKE Makohoniuk Mississauga, ON
[of the late Paul & Emily Makohoniuk family]
March 25, 2014
Jean Buchan
So sorry to hear of Eli's premature death. We went to Alderwood Collegiate together and I always liked him very much.
March 25, 2014
Fred Culver
Sosorry Grace to hear of li's passing. May the grace of God sustain youand all the familyat this time. You will be in our pryaers.
March 25, 2014
Mark and Karen Banjavich
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 25, 2014
Bill/Krystyna Morrison
The passing of Eli is truly sad, as I think of him often. We ran many miles together in our high school days. He was by far one of the most dedicated athletes I have had the pleasure of calling team mate. The primer "miler" of Alderwood CI. His hard work encouraged many. Thank you Eli and our sympathies go to your family and friends. We miss you.
March 25, 2014
Ben and Barb Regts
Dear Grace;Barb and I were shocked to hear of Eli's passing, sorry that we were not in touch more recently. Eli was one of a kind, a great friend and a help in time of need. May the Lord comfort you at this time.
March 25, 2014
Gord Goddard
Dear Grace, Jackie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of Eli's passing. May your memories of him carry you through this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy--Gord and Sharon Goddard
March 24, 2014
Desmond Williams
Jackie,
Please know that my thoughts and condolences are with you and family in this most difficult time. Hold him close in your heart and he will be with you forever and always.
March 24, 2014
lois ross
Grace,Jacqueline and Christine, I am so sorry for your loss. Eli was a great friend & neibour in our years on Mountainview rd. The girls and i have so many happy memories and many funny stories of our time together as neibours.He will be truly missed by many people.love lois & Ron
March 24, 2014
Jane Hadden
Jackie, Grace & Christine I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your father's and husband's passing. Such a loss of a wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
March 24, 2014
Gord Mills
My sincere condolences in the passing of Eli. I remember him for many years of being school mates.
Rest in peace Eli.
March 24, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Eli. May Gof give you His peace during this difficult time. Love and prayers to you Grace and all the family. Grace Barton
March 24, 2014
Ralph Mills
Dear Grace and family.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Eli. I remember him well from our school years. You have my condolences. (Class of '63)
March 24, 2014
Grace, Jackie and Christine, we are having great difficulty trying to comprehend what has happened. We are on our way to be with you and the family so we can give support, share many stories and celebrate our dearest and best friends's life. Last September when we were together means so much to us now. Our prayers continue and we love you.
George, Eileen & Geoffrey Banjavich Winnipeg, MB
March 24, 2014
Dear Grace, Jackie and Christine, We are very sorry to hear that Eli has passed away. We have a lot of fond memories over the years coming to your home for dinner and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathies. Love Terry, Brenda, Ross & Nicholas (Jesseau Family)
March 24, 2014
Christina Bellsmith
My dear sister Grace, and my loving nieces Jackie and Christine,
there are no words to express my sorrow at your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief. All My love,
Christina
March 24, 2014
Luviana Spedaliere
Dear Jovkovic family, my heart is full of sadness to hear of you're loss, May God be with you at this time , thoughts and Many prayers.
Luviana Spedaliere and Dwayne Coyle
March 24, 2014
Dear Grace, Jackie and Christine, I was so sadden to hear of Eli's passing. I cherish the many great childhood memories of him any your family from our time spent as neighbors on Moountainview road. Eli, a loving husband and father will be sadly missed by all whom knew him. I offer you my deapest sympathy. Jacqueline (Bettes)
March 24, 2014
Dear Grace & Family
So sorry for your loss, our hearts are with you all.
Love Ron, Gladys & Kids ( Sherwood Park, AB)
March 24, 2014
Ted & Sunny Bidiuk
Sunny and I are saddened and so very sorry to hear about Eli passing. Our condolences go out to the family. He will be missed but never forgotten.
March 24, 2014
Jackie , Grace & Christine i am so sad to hear of Eli's passing. Such a loss of a truly wonderful person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lina Spada
March 24, 2014
Manuela & Jayde Samarzija
Dear Grace, Jackie & Christine, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Eli will be terribly missed. He was loved by all of us and he will be cherished in our memories forever.
March 23, 2014
Hal Booker
Dear Grace & Family,
I was saddened to hear that Eli has passed away. I still remember him well from our school years, such a long time ago now, but it does go by quickly. So sorry for your loss, but the Buchanan's tell me that he enjoyed a life well lived. What more can we ask for? Condolences from Hal Booker, (Class of '64 ACI)
March 23, 2014
Grace, we are so very sorry to learn of Eli's passing. May god be with you with the comfort and strength that you need at this time.
Wallace and Gertie French
March 23, 2014
Lynda Caron
Dear Grace & family.
We are so very sorry for the loss of our beloved friend and the love of your life. I was honoured to spend the day with you and the family on Friday. RIP Eli we have many fond memories to hold onto.
Lynda & Rob
March 23, 2014
Jennifer & Alan Buchanan
Grace, Jackie & Christine we are so sad to hear of Eli's passing. Such a loss of a truly wonderful person. You are in our thoughts.
Jennifer and Alan
March 22, 2014
Marion/Nemo Pot
Grace, We are so very sorry to hear of Eli's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. We are so glad we were there with you and to pray with both you and Eli, and sing with you 'Because He Lives, I can face tomorrow.'
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