Jack Dolinar
July 21, 1939 – May 5, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jack Dolinar announces the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the age of 82 years in Kamloops, B.C.
Jack was born on July 21, 1939 in Javorje, Slovenia to Martin and Marija Dolinar and was the youngest of 11 children. By the age of 18, Jack obtained his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker and came to Canada to pursue his dreams. He landed in Winnipeg, MB where he was employed as a cabinet maker at a local business. After braving the harsh winters for 8 years, Jack travelled west with a friend to Kamloops, BC where he began working at Nor-Val Industries as a cabinet maker. He then met the love of his life, Veronica, and they were married on January 14, 1967 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. They proudly raised a son and daughter and celebrated 55 years of marriage this year. After working at Nor-Val for 11 years, Jack started his own business making beautiful cabinetry for homes and businesses in and around the Kamloops area. In 1982, he was given the opportunity to be head carpenter at Royal Inland Hospital and accepted this position where he remained until his retirement in 2003. Jack was a very skilled and hard-working craftsman, whose finished products were well known throughout the region. After retirement, he continued to do small jobs and travelled to Slovenia with Veronica to visit their families and enjoy the beauty of the country.
Jack enjoyed going for daily walks, sometimes two or three times a day and looked forward to talking with everyone along his routes. He was an avid fly fisherman and hunter who particularly enjoyed the Peterhope Lake and Jamieson Creek areas where many fond memories were made with family and friends. Jack had a real passion for hockey as he spent many years in numerous arenas watching his son play the game they loved. He was a dedicated season ticket holder for the Kamloops Blazers and always enjoyed his special seat at Memorial Arena. In his retirement, Jack continued to find himself in arenas but this time watching his two grandsons play hockey.
Jack is survived by his wife Veronica, son Tony Dolinar (Michelle), daughter Majda Dolinar, grandsons Jacob and Matthew, and numerous relatives in Slovenia.
The family would like to thank the staff at Overlander Extended Care Facility for their care and support of Jack over the past year.
As per Jack’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Our hearts still ache with sadness, and
many tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
no one will ever know.
We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you will remain.
To walk with us throughout our lives,
until we meet again.
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique