Passed away at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the age of 91. Predeceased by his wife Julijana. Survived by loving sons Dan (Patricia Brox), John (Ljlijana Perkovic), and Branko (Franka) Dragic. Proud grandfather to Jordan and Ethan. Predeceased by parents Philip and Andja. Ilija will be dearly missed by extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block North of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1 p.m. Burial at Civic Memorial Cemetery in Sudbury at a later date.