In Celebration of

Andjelka Gmazel

September 15, 1940 - March 1, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Andjelka in her 80th year. Surrounded by her family, she was forever reunited with her husband and true love, Mijo.
Loving mother of Vesna and Denis (Natasha), Andjelka was also a devoted and proud Baka to grandchildren Christopher, Emma, Alyson, Jacob, Olivia and Owen, and great-grandson Marcus.
From Hlebine, Podravina in Croatia, Andjelka was the youngest of seven siblings. She is survived by her sister Ankica and predeceased by Ivo, Marička, Mato, Katička and Joža. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews and their families on both the Jadanec and Gmazel sides.
Andjelka, Mijo and Vesna moved from Sisak, Croatia to start a new life in Toronto in 1974, where they welcomed Denis. She was fiercely dedicated to everything she did, whether it was her many years at CIBC, her upkeep of her family home and property, or cooking and baking for her family. She had boundless energy and spirit, never tired, and was always ready to sing, dance and bring joy to those around her. She has left an enduring mark on all whom she touched and who knew her, including family, friends, neighbours, and members of the Croatian community and Church.
Baka, you are our hero. You will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady Queen of Croatia, 7 Croatia St., Toronto, on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 9 a.m. Interment at Sanctuary Park Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to The Canadian PKU Organization at canpku.org, a cause close to her heart.

Guestbook

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Larry and Anne Favero

Entered March 3, 2020 from St. Catharines

With deepest condolences. May she Rest In Peace.

Martina Franciscus (Niece)

Entered March 3, 2020 from Munich, Germany

I'm stunned and incredibly sad to have lost my beloved aunt, my Teta Anđelka. Our hearts go out to Vesna, Christopher, Denis, Natasha, Emma, Aly, Jake, Olivia and Owen.
Martina, Ken, Nick and Ankica

Pavica Graham ( Draksler) (Family Friend)

Entered March 3, 2020 from Ajax

What can I say when my Tata called me Sunday night I was heart broken. I knew Teta since I was a baby. She was loving caring and always at my birthday parties poor Denis being the only boy at the party. Amazing cook and baker. Always had Sweta when my family and I would visit during gathering. When I would be at my parents place and answer the phone she would say hi Charlotte not knowing it was me Pavica on the other line. I will miss you Teta
Andjelka love Pavica. My condolences to Vesna and Denis and family.

barbara wisniewski & keith gibb (neighbour)

Entered March 3, 2020 from clendenan avenue

Our neighbourhood will be very different without her. She was, to many of us, known as "the leaf lady". It was customary for her to devote many hours to ensuring that the street always looked tidy and orderly, often taking it upon herself to sweep up neighbours leaves , and snow. She was proud of her home and neighbourhood. We will miss her.

Bruce and Cathie Trickey

Entered March 3, 2020 from Brantford, ON

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Wish we were home to be with you. Your Mom has left you with many wonderful memories to remember her.