It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Borko (Bob) Hajdukovich on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in the Royal Inland hospital with his loving family at his side.

He is survived by his siblings, brother Nick and sister Vera (Al) Thompson and her family, nephew Dave (Danette) and their children Kendra and Josh; niece Linda (Steve) and her family Calvin and Alex.

Borko (Bob) was born in Kamloops, B.C. on January 12, 1937. He was raised on the farm in Brocklehurst by his parents and continued working on the farm after their passing. Bob graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary School. Following graduation he worked briefly on the railroad before going to Canada Post in Kamloops where he worked as a mail sorter and postal clerk for over 30 years. Upon retirement he carried on farming with his brother Nick until 2006. He then moved to another area of Brocklehurst where he enjoyed a smaller yard but still had his garden.

Bob was a vendor at the Farmer’s Market for many years where he sold his produce and fruit. He enjoyed his many loyal customers and always gave the best quality fruits and vegetables.

Bob enjoyed his family, especially his nephew Dave and niece Linda and their families. We always had great family celebrations at Christmas, Easter and during the summer.

He really enjoyed travelling – having gone to Hawaii many winters for his holidays and also to Japan, England, Mexico and the U.S.A.

Bob also enjoyed many sports especially golfing, being a member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club for many years which he continued playing until last month. He enjoyed attending many of the local sporting events, the Kamloops Blazers, the Bantam hockey games, baseball games, curling and horseracing events. He was also an avid TV watcher of all sports – hockey, golf, baseball, horseracing, curling and tennis. He enjoyed boating during the summer at his cabin at Kamloops Lake.

Bob was a man of integrity – always hardworking, reliable, generous and kind. He loved and cared for his family and friends.

Your love and care will live in our hearts forever.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the doctors and nurses in Emergency and ICU who gave him exemplary treatment.

The Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. Pastor Sandra Sugden officiating. A private family interment will be held for Bob prior to the memorial.

Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.