The family announces with sorrow his death at the Timmins and District Hospital on Friday September 28, 2012 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his wife Lilija Ivanovs (nee-Upites), his daughter Mary Farkas (John) of Vancouver, his sons John Ivanovs of Timmins and Jim Ivanovs (Corinne) of Burlington, his grandchildren Lara Dickens (Mike) of Vancouver, Jennifer Ivanovs, Michael Ivanovs and Christopher Ivanovs all of Toronto, Andrea Ivanovs (Matt Konior) of Ancaster and Ashley Ivanovs (Bob Demik) of Burlington, his great-grandchildren Sarah and Emily Dickens of Vancouver. No visitation. A private graveside service will be held at Timmins Memorial Cemetery. Remembrance donations to the Timmins and District Hospital Foundation or to St-John’s Lutheran Church would be greatly appreciated.