Josip Tabako Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Josip Tabako (Vancouver, British Columbia) is shared. Josip, born on January 1, 1935, passed away on October 18, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josip Tabako to pay them a last tribute.
Josip will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honour Josip by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Josip is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Josip’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He is survived by: his wife Milka; his sons, Tony and Nick; his grandchildren, Luka and Elissa; and his brother Marijan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ocean View Funeral Home Chapel (4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Parish (3105 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M1B6). An entombment will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Ocean View Burial Park South Mausoleum (4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4).
Entombment: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM at Ocean View Burial Park – South Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J 1A4, In memory of Josip, the family kindly asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation : https://vghfoundation.ca.
