Obituary of Elana Christine Fric

FRIC, Dr. Elana C., MD, CCFP, MPP. (August 17th, 1976 - December 1st, 2016) With heavy and broken hearts, we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Elana, on December 1st, 2016 at the age of 40. Elana is the loving and devoted mother to her precious children, Yasmin, Faiza and Marius. She is the cherished daughter of Josip and Ana Fric. Treasured sister and best friend to Carolin Lekic and husband Slavko. Adored niece to Ana Ramuscak and husband Marijan, Tony Dolinar and family of Croatia and late Drago Dolinar and surviving wife Pepica and family. Elana was born in Windsor and raised in the town of Tecumseh where she attended St. Peter Elementary and St. Anne High School. She pursued her post secondary studies at the University of Ottawa graduating with a Doctorate of Medicine in 2003 and completed her Family Medicine Residency in 2006. Elana continued her post secondary studies at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University in 2008, where she graduated with a Masters Degree in Public Policy with a distinction in Family Medicine and Health Policy. In 2013, her hard work and steadfast determination enabled Elana to achieve the status of Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, where she became a mentor to many students. In 2015, her career aspirations became fulfilled as a family physician at Scarborough Hospital, Scarborough, ON., where she was highly respected by her colleagues and patients. Elana was a member of the Ontario Medical Association (O.M.A.) where she held a position on the Health Policy Committee. As a bright and inspiring leader, Elana was very active and instrumental in many efforts to improve and make a difference in our healthcare system. Elana will be forever remembered as a gifted doctor, colleague, healthcare advocate, teacher, runner and trusted friend, but most importantly she will be remembered for being the very proud mother to her three beautiful children. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to the Toronto Police Department (32 Division) and Victim Services of Toronto for their compassion and professionalism, the Physicians and staff at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital for their kind words and financial support, the entire community at the children"s school; teachers, children, parents and staff, the Children"s Aid Society for their work to help the children as they attempt to cope with this tragic loss of their mother, the Ontario Medical Association, including Elana"s colleagues in District 11 where she worked, for their support, arranging emergency financial assistance and establishing a trust fund for Elana"s three young children, and the University of Windsor (History & Philosophy Departments). Finally, we send our many thanks to those who have honoured Elana"s memory by donating to Shelter Movers of Toronto and the Canadian Centre for Immigrant and Refugee Health Care; Elena was passionate about global health and equitable care for vulnerable populations, including women and refugees. We are forever grateful to our family, friends, and the community for their compassion, support, many acts of kindness and assistance during this difficult time. Rest in peace our sweet Angel, for you are now welcomed into God"s Kingdom, where there is no more pain or suffering, but eternal happiness. We don"t say good-bye to you, Elana, but only so long""" until we meet again. Friends will be received at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519.253.7234 on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. " 8:00 p.m. Everyone is requested to meet directly at St. Francis of Assisi Croatian Catholic Church (1701 Turner Rd., Windsor) on Saturday, December 17, 2016 for Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. To honour the life of Elana, we invite you to wear a purple ribbon (available at the funeral home) at her visitation and funeral to bring attention to abolishing domestic violence. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to an Educational Trust Fund for Yasmin, Faiza and Marius Fric (envelopes available at the funeral home), or you may show your support through a fundraising campaign created by the Ontario Medical Association called "Help Provide Support for Dr. Elana Fric"s Children" by donating on-line at youcaring.com. Online condolences and cherished memories of Elana may be shared with her family at www.windsorchapel.com.