Donate in the memory of Stefan (Pista) Hozjan

It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Stefan (Pista) Hozjan, after his courageous battle with lung cancer.

He will be sadly missed by his adoring wife, Valerie, and their children, Tanya (Kyle), Kristin, and Steven (Abilene). Proud grandfather of Kingston, Teaghan, Kase, North, Ariat and Baby Hozjan.

Stefan was born in Crensovci Slovenjia and came from a large family. He was the youngest of 14 siblings, survived by his brother, Tony, his five sisters, and their families. Stefan arrived in Canada in 1967, when he was 23, to start a family; the last year he saw the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup, a true and loyal fan. He cherished his families heritage and the traditions he grew up with, passing them along to his children. Making family recipes, wines, spirits, smoking meats, sausages and horseradish, the good way, like back home. A personal favourite being zlevenka, which reminded him of his mother.

Always happy, there wasn’t a day he just shrugged off a problem. Not afraid of hard work, Stefan supported his family and never asked questions, doing everything he could for his wife and kids. Being outside and getting his hands dirty, splitting firewood, cutting the grass, working his gardens, gardening and having bonfires was his shui, and a way to relax and stay in shape.

He will be greatly missed!

Donations are preferred in lieu of flowers. The family has set up a go fund me. https://gofund.me/f6746449

Stefan has been cremated as per his wishes and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

My father had a long battle with lung cancer and gave his best to fight his cancer. He had a great cancer team behind him and most importantly, his family. Unfortunately, during his battle with lung cancer, there were medical costs and upgrades that we needed to complete in order for him to be comfortable, sadly these upgrades weren’t covered.

All funds raised will be used to cover any outstanding medical expenses, home medical modification, funerals costs and continuing estate costs

Donations are preferred in lieu of flowers. Dads cancer team also recommend donations to the family instead of the hospital.

Na Zdravje!