Eileen Hodson (Friend)

Entered April 19, 2024 from Toronto

I am so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man. I will miss you buddy.

Dan Scinocca (Friend and colleague)

Entered April 19, 2024

What a wonderful man. Steve was always there to lend a helping hand and do more than was ever expected. Although I haven’t seen him recently I will miss him deeply.
My condolences to everyone that had the privilege of knowing him.

Animor Dobrovich (First Cousin)

Entered April 20, 2024 from Uppsala, Sweden

Always to be remembered as the finest of the finest.

Maureen Rodrigues (Friend)

Entered April 20, 2024 from Mississauga

Dear Maya, Ryan & family & Lucas

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear father/grandfather.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was fortunate to meet Steven on a few family occasions.

I feel your loss. It must be difficult.

Maureen Rodrigues

Mark Rodrigues (Friend)

Entered April 20, 2024 from Germany

Dear Maja, Ryan and Yuricek Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences at this very difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.

Mark and Elke Rodrigues and family

Stevie was an artist, individualist a non-conformist and never did that prove to be truer than at my wedding in 1971. You see, he was a groomsman in our wedding party and although he did wear a tuxedolike the other groomsmen, he certainly stood apart with his wavy shoulder-length hair, moustache and of course, his caramel-coloured hush puppies (those of you who were around in 1971 know what these were) – my hippie cousin. Stevie, your little old house stands as a reminder of the many summers you spent here sitting on a lawn chair on the front yard with either a glass of white wine or a stiff martini. Oh Stevie, summers in Volavje will not be the same without you. We miss you dearly and you will always be in our hearts. With love, cousin Millie Mandekic.

Stevie was like an older brother to me. When I, as a kid, watched my “Chichi” draw and paint a cathedral tower to perfection, I was totally wowed by his artistic skills and talent. He was now forever the coolest of all my cousins. My husband Zdenko and I had the pleasure of hanging out with Stevie, two years ago in Volavje (his birthplace) as we live just across the backyard. He especially had a good time with Zdenko and the boys visiting the local wineries. Many happy memories were made and Chichi will forever be in our hearts. We miss you so very much…love you, Carol and Zdenko.

Dearest Uncle Stevie, our hearts have been broken since we heard the news of your passing. Your sweet and innocent wooden house in Volavje where you were born, stands emptier now without you in the world. You were pure joy. Always smiling and eating apple strudel and we loved celebrating birthdays and having our Yuricek family Christmas with you. How lucky your grandchildren are to have known you and have you in their lives. You will be dearly, dearly missed. Tell Auntie Barbara, Uncle Joe, Mikey, Baka Boza and Deda Bozek that we miss them. Love Carol Anne, Marko, Noa and Dario.