Dr. Tony Milobar
Dr. Tony Milobar
On Tuesday, February 2, 2010, Dr. Tony Milobar passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops at the age of 77 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann, his 5 children: David (Sophia), Antony, Elizabeth (Ross), Jennifer (Lee), Peter (Lianne), and his 10 grandchildren: Morgan, Matthew, Rowan, Kayleigh, Dylana, Peter, Avery, Sadie, Ethan, and Jared. Tony also leaves a large extended family, including his brother Michael, sisters Rose, Margaret, Eva, and Mary, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Tony was predeceased by his mother and father, Eva and Karl and his brother, John.
Born in Edmonton in 1932, Tony spent most of his childhood years in Nordegg, AB. Upon graduation from high school, Tony attended the University of Alberta where he completed his medical degree. Tony and Mary Ann married in 1955, and after his internship in Victoria, the couple moved to Kamloops. Tony began practicing with the Burris Clinic as a general practitioner. In 1965, Tony and family returned to Edmonton where Tony specialized in Internal Medicine. The family returned to Kamloops in 1971 where Tony practiced until his retirement in 2004. Tony was active in the BC Medical Association and served as president from 1978-1979. He served two terms as an alderman for the City of Kamloops from 1982 – 1985. Tony’s commitment to his profession was exceeded only by his love and dedication to his family and close friends. His happiest times were shared with loved ones at the family’s cabin on Shuswap Lake. In his later years, Tony found his greatest joy in spending time with his beloved grandchildren, taking interest and pride in all their activities.
The family extends sincere thanks to Dr. Wijeysinghe, Dr. Michaud and the nursing staff of the RIH Renal Unit and 7 North for their dedicated and compassionate care. The family would like to recognize the many other physicians and health care professionals who also provided exemplary care to Tony in recent years.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1 pm at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution in Tony’s name to: Royal Inland Hospital – Renal Unit or Kamloops United Church – Redevelopment Fund.
Mary Ann & family
My deepest condolence go out to you all. I pray that the wonderful life you’ve all shared will give you comfort & strength.
With Deepest Sympathy
Cheryl
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you,I was one of those thousands of babies your Dad delivered in 1962, my mom & Dad always spoke very highly of your father. He will truly be missed by alot of people.. Find strength in your family, & keep memories close to your heart… With Deepest Sympathy, Sylvia Russo & Family
Dear Mary Ann and family:
Our Thoughts and Caring and our Sympathy go out to you all. At times like this we have great difficulty finding the words to express our real feelings but we hope that it may help you to know that our thoughts are with you. Glen and Sharon Charlesworth
Dear Milobar family
A deep sorrow overtook me when I read about Dr. Milobar’s passing. He was my doctor for 15 years. He told me once he was the son of a miner and I am the wife of a miner a nice and kind man whom I respected and trusted. May our Lord find a manion for him and Peace and wonderful memories for his family. Thank you for allowing me to share my feelings for this wonderful man. William & Patricia Watson
Dear Maryanne and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, I am sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Dodie Costain
Dear Maryanne and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Hopefully you will get the strength you need from your loved ones and just remember all the happy times spent together.
Our condolences,
The Dolinar Family
Mary Ann and family: We were very saddened to hear of Tonys’ death; he had accomplished so much in life, he will be missed. Our sincere condolences to you and your family, and we pray your memories of happier times will sustain you at this sad time.
Dearest Mary Ann and family
Auntie Helen called to let me know of your sad news and I just wanted to pass on my condolences and send you my love. I have often thought about the time I spent with you in Kamloops when I was little and how special that was. Tony was a good man and I pray that those memories of the time all of you had with him, warm your hearts in the days to come. Much love, Mary Jeanne
Mary Ann, I was sorry to read of Tony’s death. I think of the good times we had in Edmonton.Life is interesting that our paths never crossed over the years.L remarried 25years ago. Barbara[my ex] lives in calgary as do our 3 children.I also have a son 24yrs old.Tony was a great guy. I can still hear his laugh. God Bless- Bill Grisdale
Mary Ann, Peter&Lianne and Family. My sympathies. Tony was a committed physician and a great Kamloopsian. Your family’s success in business and in public service are but part of his legacy. He will be missed but your strength as a family will carry you through this sadness. Ken Christian.
So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts are with you.
Judy and I and our daughters Jennifer and Michelle want to express our condolences on the death of our friend Dr. Milobar. I am sure if my mother-in-law Ann Pavlovich could speak she also would want to tell you how sad we are that we have lost a good friend. Dr. Milobar was more comfortable with the common people than with those who had an interest in his friendship. I saw him many times and the conversation was about family, and that to him was a priority. He used to come to Brocklehurst to the orchard to purchase apples and he always wanted the reddest and the biggest apples and for three or four boxes which cost $5 per box he always paid $100. To us that was unacceptable but there was no arguing with him since he wanted the apples to make his mom’s apple pita (strudel) . He carried his mom’s recipe for pita in his wallet because to him no one cooked as well as his mother. Our thoughts are with you all. We are fortunate to have had such friends, husbands and fathers in our lives.
Dear Mary Ann and Family,
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. He was a Great Man, Father, Doctor and Pillar in our Community. He shall be dearly missed.
Our sincerest expression of Condolences to you and your Family.
Mary and August Scerbo and Family
Dear Family Milobar,
We remember fun and happy family times with Tony and are thinking of you during this time of his passing. We hope the love of family and friendships bring you blessings of comfort always, and especially, tomorrow, on the day of his service.
Our sincere condolence,
Michelle,Bob,Alex,Ben Laird
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow
From our family to yours we offer condolences to your family. We offer you our prayers and support and hope that you gain strength from one another. He was a great man with a generous heart.
The Michel Family from Battle Street
Mary Ann, Peter & Lianne and family
It’s hard to find the words that express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for you in this time of such loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Milobar Family,
I worked with Dr. Milobar through the years at RIH (1971 to 2004) as a student nurse, then from ICU and Critical care, to Med.Surg., to Ambulatory Care. He was always a professional and a gentleman, supportive and caring of his patients and also the staff. He will be fondly missed and always remembered.
With sincerest sympathy,
Sue Touhey
Mary Ann, Peter and Lianne and Family.
Our condolences. The sorrow is overwhelming, may the love and strength of family and memories that you cherish help to ease your sadness.
Joe and Maley Leong
To the family of Dr. Milobar,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all. As a Switchboard operator at R.I.H. for many years, I’ll always remember Dr. Milobar’s genuine kindness to me.
“Kind words may be short, but their echoes are endless”.
Kathy Horsman
Dear Mary Ann and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I fondly recall first meeting with all your family when my sister and I babysat some of the children, and what a good time we had with all of you. Our dad, Lorenzo DeCiccol, always spoke highly of Dr. Milobar (Tony) and how good a person he was to all who clame ikn clontact with. He will be greatly missed. Our prayer is that as you recall all the fond memories you all had as a family together will ease this loss.
Dora and Ralph
Dear Mary Ann and Family,
I was reading the local paper on-line as I am wont to do from time to time, and noticed the passing of Tony. I wanted to express my condolences at what must be a sad time for all of you. I did not know him well but I do remember how kind he always was to me when he visited the hotel where I once worked for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.