March 11, 1937 - April 22, 2021

Zivko passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday April 22, 2021 at the age of 84.

He was predeceased by his wife Zlatka (nee Najdovski) and his brothers Naum and Peter.

Born in Resen, Macedonia to Sotir and Angya, Zivko grew up in a farming family.

He became a skilled carpenter, an avid soccer player who fiercely represented his city, and served his country for two years as a soldier in the Yugoslavian army.

In 1964 he married Zlatka, and in 1965 God blessed them with their son Sashko (Michelle).

The family emigrated to Australia, and then later to Canada in 1970. Throughout his life Zivko worked hard and sacrificed for his family.

Whether it was family, neighbours, co-workers, and later in his life the caregivers at the nursing home, everyone knew him as charming, friendly, and ready to greet them with a smile.

Though proud of his Macedonian heritage, one of his proudest moments came when he became a Canadian citizen.

More than anything in the world, Zivko loved his grandchildren Michael, Christopher, and Emily. They were the joy and focus of his life, and being their “Dedo” was a title he cherished and wore proudly. Buying toys, pizza, or whatever was needed was only a brief phone call or shopping trip away. There was nothing Zivko would not do for his grandchildren. Zivko was a very religious man and displayed his faith in his home and in his life.

We know Zivko is now at rest with the Lord. He will be missed by all of us who were blessed to have him as part of our live. The Visitatation and Funeral Service are Private by invitation only through the family.

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the Visitation at McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax, Ontario on Sunday April 25, 2021 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and the Funeral Service at St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church (485 Bayly St W, Ajax, Ontario L1S 6M7) on Monday April 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. followed by the burial are private by invitation only through the family. If you are attending, please be informed regarding Covid-19 instructions for the funeral home, the church and the cemetery. Thank you.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family