BORN

1957

DIED

2014

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McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel

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Ottawa, Ontario

Ivan Stojmenovic Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2014.

Tragically, as a result of an automobile accident on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the age of 57, he succumbed to his injuries. Beloved husband of Natasa, loving father of Milos and Milica, and cherished grandfather of Lana. Ivan was a gifted Computer Science professor at the University of Ottawa and has been recognized worldwide for his accomplishments. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 2 pm followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 4 pm. Ivan, you have been taken from us too soon, you will never be forgotten, you will always be loved and forever stay in our hearts.

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April 5, 2017

Ivan Mezei

Prof. Stojmenovic was a great researcher. I'm proud that he supervised my PhD thesis. I'm thankful for everything that I learned from him regarding research. It is the field in which he was magnificent. People who knew him and science altogether remained with a large void after he left this world. May he rest in peace.

July 4, 2016

Bora i Slavica Djokic

Great memories great friend always with your beatifull family so proud of them

July 3, 2016

Guang Chen

The first time that I met Prof. Ivan Stojmenovic is in a lecture at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China. Dr Ivan Stojmenovic left me an amiable impression in that seminar, and answered my questions quite patiently. After the lecture, I also had communication with Ivan by email. Fortunately, later I came to University of Ottawa to study and was in the same department as him, which is my great honor. I would forever remember Ivan's affable words and patient reply to me. Also express my deep sympathy to Ivan's family.

December 12, 2015

Sherman Shen

Ivan was such a great man. It is still very sad and hard to believe that he was not with us anymore. Rest in peace.

August 15, 2015

Slavica Djokic

Rest in peace !!!Always think about your Beautifull family

August 13, 2015

Mona Al anizi

Dear: Stojmenovic family

I am so sorry for your heart breaking loss. As I moved over seas I have lost touch of you mila. Yet you and your small family were always rememberd in my heart. I remember on our way on the school bus to your house I would see Mr Ivan waiting for mila he had a smile I would never forget so sweet so caring man.
I am sorry for my late condolence Iam also sorry to be so far away million of miles away and over many seas physical Iam far yet my heart is around you with a sheded tear. I will pray that God eases your pain

July 4, 2015

Rajkumar Buyya

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July 4, 2015

Rajkumar Buyya

Posted by Rajkumar Buyya

March 13, 2015

rest in peace !

January 18, 2015

Jean Frederic Myoupo

I have just learned that one of my best friend and collegue has passed away.I still cannot believe it. I am schoked and very sad for that. My sincere condolences to his wife and sons that I had the chance te meet once., Amiens, France

January 14, 2015

Slavica I Bora Djokic

Amin!!!

January 13, 2015

Gile i Marija

Neprocenjiv i nedoknadiv gubitak za porodicu, nauku i društvo. Ivane neka ti je vecna slava i neka tvoja duša nade mir i spokoj.

January 13, 2015

Olga i Uros Djordjevic

Vest o tragicnoj smrti neseg drgog zeta duboko nas je potresla. Njegov prerani odlazak je ostavio dubok trag u nama koji ne mozemo niti da prebolimo niti nadoknadimo. Ostace nam u secaju ne samo kao cuveni professor, naucnik svetskog galsa vec kao pazljiv, brizljiv, dragi zet, roditelj, suprug, i prijatelj. Plemeniti, lik naseg dragog Ivana ostaje dozivotno u nama.

Ivane, neka ti je vecna slava!
Deda Uros I baba Olga
Karavukovo, Srbija

December 30, 2014

Justin Lipman

RIP Ivan. Shocked and sad at your passing. The world has lost a deep honest thinker and great academic. Thank you for all your wizardly and friendly guidance and help over the years. My sincere condolences to the Stojmenovic Family for your loss!

December 28, 2014

Enrico Natalizio

I still cannot believe it. Ivan was a great researcher and a wonderful person. My sincere condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
Ivan, you will be missed.

November 23, 2014

Allan Rock

Posted by Allan Rock

November 20, 2014

Rafael Falcon

I had the great privilege of being supervised by Professor Ivan Stojmenovic in my doctoral studies from 2008 – 2012. It is my honor to say a few words today about Professor Stojmenovic, a pioneer in so many ways, on behalf of all the students whose lives he generously touched throughout his brilliant career.

I have to confess that preparing this brief note of tribute to Professor Stojmenovic has been quite demanding intellectually and emotionally. Many of us here today, who have faced rigorous educational challenges such as comprehensive examinations or thesis defenses, know that in such situations there is usually very limited time to describe something much bigger, and deeper, and meaningful than what our modest presentation skills can actually convey. In the same way, attempting to capture in a few minutes the life and ideals of a visionary and a man who rose above all the challenges of his time to leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of many is a quite difficult endeavour.

Professor Stojmenovic will be remembered for his passion. He was someone who embraced the impossible in his career and who would instill in his students a deep sense of confidence in themselves and their potential, casting out all fears and insecurities that naturally arise in the early stages of graduate school life. Knowing that he trusted you and he saw value in you as a researcher helped establish a very important foundation in the student – supervisor relationship.

Ivan will also be cherished as a man of excellence. His unwavering commitment to the highest standards of scientific work clearly permeated his entire lifestyle and was duly recognized through the many awards and institutional appointments he held at nearly a dozen countries during his remarkably fruitful profession.
Furthermore, he pursued the same standards for all his students and never ceased to encourage and challenge them in many ways to help us become stronger scholars and insightful researchers.

Last but not least, the frequent displays of genuine affection and care that Professor Stojmenovic showed to his students will also accompany us for the rest of our lives. His gentle handshake, his warm smile, his memorable stories of the beloved Yugoslavia, the silver coin he gave as a gift, the bag of groceries and the pair of winter boots he provided a new international student, the reminder to bundle up well during the OCTranspo bus strike before walking under -35 degrees in a cold snap, and the delights of Indian food, they all speak highly about the personality and charisma of the individual whose life and heritage we celebrate today, with sorrow yet with joy as well.

Sir Isaac Newton left us with a remarkable thought that well applies to those who have been instructed and taught, both in academia and in life, by generous spirits like Professor Stojmenovic. Sir Newton said: “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants”. Ivan, you are one of those giants upon whose shoulders we, and countless others, stood. We bid you farewell and thank you for your life and your example. Your name and legacy will endure for many generations. Rest in peace, dear friend.

November 19, 2014

Rafael Falcon

My name is Rafael Falcon and I had the great privilege of being supervised by Professor Ivan Stojmenovic in my doctoral studies from 2008 – 2012. It is my honour to say a few words today about Professor Stojmenovic, a pioneer in so many ways, on behalf of all the students whose lives he generously touched throughout his brilliant career.

I have to confess that preparing this brief note of tribute to Professor Stojmenovic has been quite demanding intellectually and emotionally. Many of us here today, who have faced rigorous educational challenges such as comprehensive examinations or thesis defenses, know that in such situations there is usually very limited time to describe something much bigger, and deeper, and meaningful than what our modest presentation skills can actually convey. In the same way, attempting to capture in a few minutes the life and ideals of a visionary and a man who rose above all the challenges of his time to leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of many is a quite difficult endeavour.

Professor Stojmenovic will be remembered for his passion. He was someone who embraced the impossible in his career and who would instil in his students a deep sense of confidence in themselves and their potential, casting out all fears and insecurities that naturally arise in the early stages of graduate school life. Knowing that he trusted you and he saw value in you as a researcher helped establish a very important foundation in the student – supervisor relationship.

Ivan will also be cherished as a man of excellence. His unwavering commitment to the highest standards of scientific work clearly permeated his entire lifestyle and was duly recognized through the many awards and institutional appointments he held at nearly a dozen countries during his remarkably fruitful profession. Furthermore, he pursued the same standards for all his students and never ceased to encourage and challenge them in many ways to help us become stronger scholars and insightful researchers.

Last but not least, the frequent displays of genuine affection and care that Professor Stojmenovic showed to his students will also accompany us for the rest of our lives. His gentle handshake, his warm smile, his memorable stories of the beloved Yugoslavia, the silver coin he gave as a gift, the bag of groceries and the pair of winter boots he provided a new international student, the reminder to bundle up well during the OCTranspo bus strike before walking under -35 degrees in a cold snap, and the delights of Indian food, they all speak highly about the personality and charisma of the individual whose life and heritage we celebrate today, with sorrow yet with joy as well.

Sir Isaac Newton left us with a remarkable thought that well applies to those who have been instructed and taught, both in academia and in life, by generous spirits like Professor Stojmenovic. Sir Newton said: “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants”. Ivan, you are one of those giants upon whose shoulders we, and countless others, stood. We bid you farewell and thank you for your life and your example. Your name and legacy will endure for many generations. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Thank you.

November 19, 2014

Scott Taylor

Porodicu Stojmenovic sam upoznao pre vise od 15 godina. Oni su uvek cinili sve za mene i moju porodicu. Medjutim, kada sam pogledao Ivanovu biografiju, shvatio sam da u stvari nikad nisam upoznao ovog izvanrednog coveka kao strucnjaka. Naravno, shvatio sam da je bio matematicki genije i da je sirom sveta bio visoko cenjen zbog svojih dostignuca. Ali, Ivan ne samo da je bio neverovatno skroman, vec je znao i vise nego dobro da ja ne bih mogao da razumem kompleksnost njegove naucne oblasti. Iskreno govoreci, cak i posle nekoliko sati proucavanja njegove profesionalne biografije, moram da priznam da je jedina stvar koju sam mogao da dokucim to da je bio brilijantno darovit covek.

Isto tako sam shvatio da nikada nisam gledao na Stojmenovice kao pojedince. Za mene su oni uvek bili tim. Od prve vecere kod njih, preko bezbrojnih promocija knjiga, godisnjica, Srpskog festivala i cak Milosevog vencanja prosle godine u Novom Sadu... kada su se skupili sa svih strana sveta, Stojmenovici su predstavljali jednu celinu. Nedeljivi. Snazni. Ponosni. Ivan i Natasa su bili ponosni roditelji dvoje fascinatne dece. Milos i Mila su lepi i iteligentni, sa bezbroj uspeha i neverovatnom upucenoscu u zbivanja u svetu... oni su to i dalje. Ako coveka treba ceniti po njegovim uspesima, onda su Milos i Mila daleko najvrednija zaostavstina Ivana Stojmenovica.

Iako je bio ponosan na svoje poreklo, Ivan nije bio tipican srbin u tom smislu sto nije pio alkohol, niti je jeo meso. Ipak, niko nikada nije napustio kucu Stojmenovica, a da nije popio rakiju i dobro se najeo praseceg pecenja i cevapa.

Natasa, dobra i strpljiva dusa, me je nucila osnovne srpske fraze... “Ja malo govorim srpski”... prevodila govore za mene u brojnim prilikama i poducavala me pravilnom izgovoru. Milos me je, posto je onda bio mlad momak, ucio da psujem na srpskom, tako da “znam psovke dobro... ali necu sada... necu ovde!” Ivana nikda nisam cuo da psuje, ali bilo je par situcija kada su moje psovke na iskvarenom srpskom kod njega izazvale zacudjen osmeh.

Stojmenovici ne samo da su prihvatili mene, nego i celu moju porodicu. Brzo smo naucili da vecere koje sprema Natasa zahtevaju dobar apetit i kais koji moze da se popusta. Moj sin Kirk jos nije posetio Srbiju, ali je zbog moje decenijama duge veze sa srpskom zajednicom, vec veliki poznavalac srpske kuhinje i kulture. Stojmenovici su dobrim delom uticali na taj deo njegovog obrazovanja (a nije smetalo ni to sto je u skoli bio zagrejan za Milu).

Za Ivanovu tragicnu smrt sam saznao prosle srede ujutru kada sam pri dorucku otvorio lokalne novine. Video sam naslov clanka i sliku i, ne nastavivsi da citam, odmah nazvao Kirka i moju zenu Katherine, koji su bili u Torontu... bez obzira sto je bilo tek 15 do 6. Nisam sam mogao da podnesem sok. Znajuci kako su Stojmenovici medjusobno bliski, mogli smo sasvim da razumemo kako je iznenadna Ivanova smrt pogubna za njih. Pogubna je i za nas.

Pre deset godina, kada su me drzali kao taoca u Iraku, tukli me, mucili i osudili na smrt, pa su me na kraju ipak pustili, prvi koji me je docekao na aerodromu u Otavi je bio Milos. Stojmenovici su bili medju prvima da daju potporu mojoj zeni i sinu. Oni su godinama nesebicno pomagali svojim prijateljima i clanovima sire porodice i ja sam siguran da ce sada ti isti prijatelji i porodica biti uz njih.

Nemoguce je popuniti prazninu izazvanu tako iznenadnom i preranom smrcu Ivana. On je bio nadareni genije, postovan kao profesor, ponosni otac i deda, voljeni i odani muz, a za mene prijatelj. Stalno ce nam nedostajati, ali ga nikada necemo zaboraviti.

Amin

November 17, 2014

Milica Stojmenovic

He often started his presentations by talking about his inspiration: Nikola Tesla. While I don't know a great deal about Tesla, I do know a few things that my father and him had in common. These
two beautifully gifted yet humble minds were both overworked and appreciated.

My father was a genius. The smartest man I've ever known and no doubt, the smartest I will ever meet. He worked day and night,
rarely getting up from his desk to do anything else but research. With countless international awards and research collaborations, his diplomas and certifications don't do his devotion to research justice. He was often absent minded, constantly solving theoretical equations in his head.

I may be biased in saying this but my father taught me more things than the average father would have taught their kids. Most kids get their dads to teach them to ride their bikes and later drive cars... My dad did all that and more. He taught me math, science, statistics, history... he taught me patience and work ethics, perseverance and logic - devotion to his kids. He didn't just give me the foundations for a great life, he gave me a roof over my head and taught me how to build up from there.

I never imagined that he wouldn't be there for it though. He was healthy, into organic food and natural medicines. He exercised every morning. He didn't deserve this fate. He had decades ahead of him. We
had decades ahead of us.

Tata, I was blessed to have had you as my father, my teacher, my guardian angel. We will love you forever.

May your soul rest in peace knowing that you touched hundreds of hearts, taught thousands of students, and will be missed by us all.

November 15, 2014

Natasa Stojmenovic

My dear beloved Ivan,

You sudden and abrupt parting left a void in us the magnitude and depth of which

can neither be measured nor described. You left us at the moment when as a gentle
and dedicated father, grandpa, son, brother and friend you wanted to give us so much more of your tender love and caring. You left behind countless unsaid words,

moments not shared, travels and get-togethers with friends not experienced, and
plans not realized. Your tender, caring and dear face will forever stay etched in our

hearts, and our love for you will always burn with a bright light and flame. Your
inconsolable family, Milica, Milos and Natasa who endlessly love you.

November 15, 2014

Natasa Stojmenovic

Dragi moj voljeni Ivane,

Iznenadnim odlaskom si nam ostavio prazninu cija se velicina i dubina ne mogu ni izmeriti, niti recima opisati. Otišao si u trenutku kada si

želeo da nam pružiš još toliko ljubavi i pažnje kao nežan, osecajan i požrtvovan otac, suprug, deda, sin, brat i prijatelj. Ostalo je pregršt neizgovorenih reci, nepodeljih trenutaka, nedoživljenih putovanja, druženja i mnogo, mnogo neostvarnih planova. Tvoj nežan, drag i pažljiv lik ce zauvek ostati uklesan u našim srcima, a naša ljubav prema

tebi ce uvek goreti neugasivim svetlom i žarom.

Neutešni, najbliži tvoji koji te neizmerno vole: Milica, Miloš i Nataša

November 15, 2014

Scott Taylor

I first met the Stojmenovic family over 15 years ago and they have always been there for me and my family. However, when I referred to Ivan's CV's on the university website I realized I had never really known the professional side of this incredible man. I of course realized that he was a genius in mathematics and was esteemed for his achievements around the globe. However, Ivan was not only incredibly modest about his work, he was also more than smart enough to know that I would be unable to comprehend the complexity of his field of endeavor....To be honest, even after hours of researching his professional resume, I must admit that all I could fully decipher was the fact that he was a brilliant and gifted man. What I realized was that I have never regarded the Stojmenovic family as individuals. To me, they were always a team. From the first dinner party at their house, through countless book launches, anniversary parties, Serbian festivals and even Milos' wedding last year in Novi Sad...when the individual members arrived from all points on the globe, the Stojmenovics presented as one unit. Inseparable. Strong. Proud. Ivan and Natasa were the proud parents of a pair of fascinating kids. Milos & Mila were attractive, intelligent over-acheivers with an incredible awareness of world events...and they still are. If you can judge a man by his accomplishments, by far the greatest lasting legacy of Ivan Stojmenovic will be the proof of his parenting skills in the embodiment of Milos & Mila. While proud of his heritage, Ivan was not a typical Serb in that he did not drink alcohol or eat meat. However one never left the Stojmenovic household without a bellyful of roast pork, cevaps and Rakija. Natasa, bless her soul and her patience taught me some basic Serbian phrases..."Ja vrlo malo goverim Srpski"...And on numerous occasions she translated speeches for me and coached me on the phonetics...Milos, being a young lad at the time, taught me how to swear in Serbian...as a result "znam psovke dobar...ali necu sada...necu ovde!" I never once heard Ivan swear himself, but there was a few occasions when my Tarzan accented Serbian curse words did cause his upper lip to curl in an amused smile. The Stojmenovics did not just embrace me, they took in my entire family. We soon learned that any dinner prepared by Natasa required a healthy appetite and stretchy pants to absorb. My son Kirk has yet to visit Serbia, but as a result of my decades long association with the community, he is already immersed in the culture and the cuisine. The Stojmenovic family were a large part of that education (and yes he had a school boy crush on Mila so that didn't hurt).

I first learned of Ivan's tragic death last Wednesday morning when I opened the Ottawa Citizen at my breakfast table....I had read the headline and saw the photo and without reading any further dialled both Kirk and my wife Katherine who were away in Toronto... It mattered not that it was 5:45 am. I could not absorb the shock alone. Knowing the tight-knit Stojmenovic family for all these years we could fully understand that the suddenness of Ivan's passing would be devastating to them. It was devastating to us. Ten years ago I was held hostage in Iraq, beaten, tortured and sentenced to beheading....when I was eventually released, it was Milos who was the first person waiting to greet me at the Ottawa airport, and the Stojmenovics had been among the first to offer comfort to my wife and son. The Stojmenovics have generously provided assistance to their friends and family throughout the years, and now in this moment of need, I rest assured that those same friends and family will stand by them. There is no way we can ever fill the void caused by Ivan Stojmenovic's sudden and far too premature death. He was a gifted genius, respected educator, proud father & grandfather, loving husband...and to me, a friend. He will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Amen.

November 14, 2014

Zbigniew Kokosinski

Some 20 years ago I worked in the same field of research as Ivan did. Since then we kept in touch by email. In September we finally met for the first time during a conference in Warsaw. Our meeting was exceptional. I would like to express my sincere condolences to Ivan's wife and family. Rest in peace - dear Ivan.

November 10, 2014

Dearest Natasa,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences and extend them to your family as well.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Lyons.

November 10, 2014

Slobodan Bojanic

Porodici Stojmenovic, najdublje saucesce od Aljose Pasica i Slobodana Bojanica.

November 10, 2014

Steve Hamelin

Natasa and family, May your sorrows be comforted by your loving memories of Ivan, God bless and may Ivan receive etermal peace and love.

Steve Hamelin (CFLS)

November 10, 2014

Rami Abielmona

My heartfelt condolences to the entire family; Ivan was one the first professors I had in 1995. This is such a great loss for all of us!

November 9, 2014

Scott Hogan - CFLS 97-99

Dear Natasa. I'm so sorry for your loss.

November 9, 2014

Dominique Allard

Dear Natasa, Life reserves us such of unexpected painful moments. May the best memories of your love leave your pain behind. You are a strong woman and you will always be. Thinking about you.

Dominique Allard

November 9, 2014

Daniel Amyot

Good by Ivan. I am glad our paths crossed each other for over 20 years. You will be missed.

My condolences to Nataša, Milos and Milica. Thanks for the nice ceremony today.

November 9, 2014

Dear Natasa & family,
My deepest, deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time. May the comfort by love & support from family & friends help you though this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Sincerely, Debra Wells, Tanner Insurance Ottawa, On

November 9, 2014

I did not know him but we did say a prayer on that awful day. We hoped and prayed that he would have been ok but The Lord needed an angel and he called upon him. May he Rest In Peace. Our heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends.

November 8, 2014

kG

Mi mas sentido pesame!

November 8, 2014

Joan Healey

Dear Natasa, Milos and Mila, I was shocked to hear of Ivan's passing. Dave and I have such wonderful memories of our times together when we were neighbours. Sending you hugs and strength. Joan and Dave Healey.

November 8, 2014

Dragana I Savo Vukasovic

Porodici Stojmenovic iskreno I duboko saucesce od porodice Vukasovic iz Toronta.

November 8, 2014

Katherine , Scott Taylor

Ivan was a dear friend and devoted father and husband. He will be greatly missed but, never forgotten.

November 8, 2014

Michel Barbeau

Condolences to Natasa, Milos and Milica.

Ivan was not only a gifted researcher, but also a fair and honest man. His success is due to hard and dedicated work. Ivan was also a very welcoming person. I have pleasant memories of a long walk I had with Ivan around the Stanley park in Vancouver. We discussed for hours about all subjects. Ivan will leave a big gap in the academic community.

Rest in peace Ivan.

Michel Barbeau, professor

November 8, 2014

Cakarevic Vesna

The world has lost great academic. The world has lost kind, modest and sincere person who inspired and helped many. You will leave in our hearts as long as we live. With deepest sympathy Vesna and Nenad

November 8, 2014

World had lost great academic but we who know him lost great, modest and kind person that will live in our hearts as long as we live. With deepest sympathy, Vesna Cakarevic and Nenad Stevanovic

November 8, 2014

Mile Stojilkovic

Draga naša Nataša,

Duboko nas je potresla vest o tragediji, ne možemo to da prihvatimo. Ivan ce biti duboko u našim srcima kao primer uspešnog coveka svetskog nivoa i olicenje kao prvo dobrog coveka, iskrenog prijatelja, dobrog roditelja i supruga, moj veliki prijatelj i uzor, a onda veliki gubitak za nauku.
Saucestvujemo s tobom i tvojom porodicom u ovakom bolnom trenutku, ali bicemo vecno ponosni da njegova dela, iskrenosti i dobroti.

Mile Stojilkovic s porodicom

November 7, 2014

Xu Li

Ivan was my phd and post-doc supervisor. He has been an unconditional supporter and a close collaborator to me for years in my career. My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Ivan's family.

November 7, 2014

Emil Petriu

My deepest condolences to Ivan's family for this tragic loss.

November 7, 2014

My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
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Susan Wu

November 7, 2014

Dr. Alioune Ngom

I have a lost a very dear teacher to me. I was Ivan's first doctoral student at the University of Ottawa (1995-1998). I am very saddened by his untimely death. Ivan has done so much in this life with almost impossible efficiency. I have spent the last 16 years practicing his method of teaching and research, and I will never forget the important life and professional advices he gave me while studying under his supervision. My deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with Natasha, Milos, and Milica. May you rest in peace Ivan.

November 7, 2014

Yadira Morales

I have no words to say how deeply sad I am the moment. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. He will forever live in everybody that had the honour of knowing him. My deepest sympathies to my dear friend Natasa, Milos, Milica and rest of family. You are all in my prayers

November 7, 2014

slobodanka Pantic

Porodici Stojmenovic nase iskreno saucesce.
Slobodanka i Dragan Pantic (Beograd).

November 7, 2014

Iluju Kiringa

My deepest condolences to Ivan's family. That tragic and unbelievable accident caught all of us by surprise. May his soul rest in peace.

November 7, 2014

Dr. Svetlana Cakarevic

We have lost great person, father and academic. Thank you for all your kindness that you and your wife passed to me when I first came to Canada. You will be missed.

November 7, 2014

Provenzano

Natasa and family - our sincere condolences - thinking of you during this difficult time

Franco, Sylvie & Family

November 7, 2014

Frank Battista

My deepest sympathy to a wonderful family for your painful loss

November 7, 2014

Ivan & Maria Zoric (Your Neighbours)

To the Stojmenovic Family

Our Deepest Condolences.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Ivan you were a great person.

November 7, 2014

Borivoje Djokic

God bless his soul, rest in peace!

November 7, 2014

Slavica Djokic

Rest in peace Dearc friend & Vecna Slava

November 7, 2014

Nejib Zaguia

We have lost a dear friend, colleague for 25 years and a very successful scientist leader. He accomplished so much in his life, with incredible speed. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Ivan's family.

November 7, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Ivan's family. Friend and colleague, since 1987, from the University of Miami, Bora Djokic (Miami, FL, USA).

November 6, 2014

Christopher Lan

My deepest condolence to all the family for your tragic loss.

November 6, 2014

Suzanne St-Michel

My deepest sympathy to all the Family.

November 6, 2014

Tim Lethbridge

My deepest thoughts are with Ivan's family ... from another computer science professor who worked alongside Ivan for over 20 years

November 6, 2014

Claude Laguë

On behalf of all the students, employees, and professors of the Faculty of Engineering and of the rest of the University of Ottawa community, I extend my sincere condolences to Ivan's family and friends. We have lost a dear colleague and friend and we hope that the many happy memories that he is leaving behind will contribute to ease some of your pain during these difficult times.

Claude Laguë, Dean

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McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel

1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON K1V1A6

How to support Ivan's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

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Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor Ivan Stojmenovic's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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