John Banovic, 83, of Surrey B.C., passed Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Peach Arch Hospital in White Rock. Born 1927 in Cavtat, Croatia, he came to Canada in the early 50's and worked several jobs across western Canada before settling down in 1966 on a farm in Surrey to raise a family. John loved spending time with his grandchildren and traveling throughout BC. He leaves his son John Banovich and wife Melissa, his daughter Roxanne James and husband Jeff, his son Bernie Banovic and wife Sharon, along with 7 grandchildren. He will be buried in Croatia and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in his name to the Canadian Diabetes Association @ 1-800-226-8464 and/or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. @ 604-736-4404.