(Anton
Lasich)
One of Durban’s strongest supporters of the
arts, Anton Lasich, passed away at his home in Morningside on July 10, 2019.
He is probably best known for his publication,
Durbs Magazine, which he started in April, 2010. The purpose of this highly
informative on-line magazine was to promote theatre, performers, performances
and events in Durban.
Lasich was educated at St Henry’s Marist
College in Durban and Christian Brothers College in Kimberley before finishing
his schooling at SACS in Cape Town where he earned himself a Matric exemption
and entrance into the University of Stellenbosch.
He completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in
Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology in 1987. Following on from his degree,
he completed his honours in Anthropology. He based his thesis for his Masters
on a socio-economic study at Cross Roads in Cape Town.
Programming. IT, all thing computers and
design remained a passion throughout Lasich’s life. In 2007, he started
Designme and he was the former owner at Kwazulunatal dot com specialising in
website design implementation. He was also the owner of Account Processors,
focusing on preparing accounts for medical professionals. From April 2019 until
his death, he was the co-owner at Banan Designs, Durban.
He thoroughly enjoyed and found his purpose
in service to others which was a common thread throughout his life.
“Shortly after he launched Durbs Magazine
on April 1 in 2010, Anton told me he wanted to carry the artSMart Events list
on it. I was delighted because I knew this inclusion on Durbs Magazine - as
well as any other website he had to support the arts - would give the Events
List a much wider viewership. I pay tribute to his passion for the arts and his
support of artSMart. It will be a strange and sad feeling each week not to
email him with the updated Events List,” says artSMart owner/editor, Caroline
Smart.
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