Chad McDonald

May 18, 2015

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Chad, at the age of 44. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Marianna, daughter Izabella, parents Sandy and Carol, sister Rhonda, brother Blair, in laws Ante and Vinka Sunjo and sister in law Sue(Scott) Savage, uncles Iain and Stuart, aunt Susan, nieces and nephews Quinten, Colin, Rachel, Carly, Cole, AJ, and Vanessa as well as many extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held 7:00pm, Monday, June 1st, 2015 at the Croatian Catholic Church 3105 1St Ave E, Vancouver BC.

In lieu of Flowers donations to the VGH/UBC Foundation for the S.A.F.E.R. Program are gratefully accepted. 640 675-3985 or www.vghfoundation.ca.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand

Messages of Condolence

The Chan and Lee families of Hilltop Grocery are greatly saddened to hear of your untimely passing. You were taken much too soon. Our deepest condolences to your family and loves ones. May they find strength in knowing that you will be missed but never forgotten. We will always remember you as the spunky kid doing BMX tricks with your bike in front of our families' store. Rest in peace Chad. Sincerely, Everyone at the Hilltop Grocery (Loy, Jean, Alan, Katie, Lee Ling, Jimmy & Vincent)

- Lee Ling Tam

Our condolences to the entire McDonald family. Very hard to lose a child, sibling or any family member to soon. We have many memories of Chad from the Burnaby neighbourhood.

- Joanne & Gerry Miller

Just want you to know my thoughts are with you, Izabella, and your families. You are blessed, Marianna, to have so much support from your family and friends. Time heals but it will take time. Although you have all the support you need, I just want you to know, I am there for you as well. Any time.

- Christine Holzhaus

My heartfelt condolences to the McDonald family. Chad was a valued member of our Cascadia team for over 15 years. I will remember him always with that beautiful smile and his infectious laughter. As a cornerstone in our company and a friend, he will never be forgotten. May peace find a way into your lives and may the wonderful memories of your beloved Chad be foremost in your hearts and minds. Rest in Peace Chad, you were one of a kind.

- Linda Paterson

Marianna, I am so very sorry for your loss. My profound condolences to you and little Izabella and your families. Sending you a 'Mom's' hug. Bev

- Bev Phillips (Heidi's Mom)

Dearest Marianna: so saddened to hear of Chad's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you, Izabella and the McDonald and Sunjo families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love,

- Robert & Matilda De Lazzari & family Peter & Loredana Udovicic & family

Dear McDonald and Sunjo Families, I am so sad to learn about Chad's passing. I have such fond memories of smiling, happy Chad at Moscrop! My love, prayers and deepest sympathies. Lisa Sahli Graham

- Lisa Sahli Graham

My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Your Chad is a name that every Moscrop student remembers and always will. His kindness, sense of humour and friendship with everyone that knew him has touched us all.

- Doug Gardner

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