Passed away in Victoria, BC on August 21, 2011. He was born in Podgajci, Croatia on September 24, 1950. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Maria; sons, Zeljko (Anita) and Ive; grandchildren, Ema and Marko and many extended family and friends in Canada and Croatia. Ivica was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who loved and cherished his family more than anything. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff for their kind and loving care.
Prayers will be offered at St. Leopold’s Mandic Church, 4081 Gordon Head Road in Victoria on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leopold’s on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:00 am. Entombment at Royal Oak Burial Park with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Ivica’s memory to St. Leopold’s Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Dragi naši rođaci,
iako sa zakašnjenjem, primite našu iskrenu sućut i znajte da dijelimo sa vama tugu i žalost zbog preranog odlaska vašeg i našeg Ivice.Uvijek će živjeti u našoj uspomeni kao drag dječak koji je davno otišao iz zavičaja.Bog vas sve blagoslovio!
Tetka Anđa iz Podgajaca sa sinom Ratkom i njegovom obitelji iz Podgajaca, kćerkom Magdalenom i njenom obitelji iz Đakova te kćerkom Katicom i njenom obitelji iz Grosuplja.
My deepest sympathies, Maria. I have always enjoyed seeing you and John on your morning walks, and admired how you were always together. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy for Maria and family at this difficult time,
Kazimir Grabavac and family
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU
OUR SINCEREST REGRETS TO THE FAMILY
YOUR FRIENDS
THE BRACIC FAMILY
We will miss you ! Our condolences to the family and Maria.