Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic

Obituary of Nikola Markovic

Nikola “Nick” Markovic passed away in London, Ontario on January 5, 2021, at the age of 82.Nikola was a dedicated and a very loving husband of 50 years to his wife Mirjana “Mary.” He loved his family very much, and especially enjoyed spending time with his two grandsons. He was always very fond of his six siblings.Born in Vrbovac, Croatia, Nikola had humble beginnings. Since his childhood, he had shown passion for engineering and innovation. He got involved in tool and die making, earning a trade certification in his teenage years, subsequently getting promoted to a shop supervisor. However, Nikola aspired for much more, and at a very young age left the family home in pursuit of higher education.By his early 20s, he was named the youngest innovator while working for a large aircraft manufacturing company. An innovator by day and a student by night, Nikola earned a degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Traffic Engineering. He spent most of his working years leading numerous traffic engineering projects.In his spare time, Nikola enjoyed woodworking, creatively building things with his hands, and was avidly interested in history and politics.He was full of life and eager to see his grandsons grow up. Nikola always had the determination to persevere no matter what obstacles might stand in the way. Despite many setbacks he faced in his life, including losing everything in the Balkan civil war, Nikola had never lost a positive outlook and a sense of humor.During the last months and weeks of his life, he stoically endured the decline in his health and kept a courageous fight. He will be sorely missed by his wife, daughter, son-in-law, two grandsons, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother and two sisters.His family wish to sincerely thank the staff at London Health Sciences Centre, the GI team at University Hospital, the Palliative Care team, and St. Elizabeth Health care, VON in London and the South West LHIN.Cremation to take place. A celebration of Nick’s life will take place at a later date.Memorial donations in Nick’s memory may be made to his wife Mirjana.
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