It is with great sadness. We announce our beloved mother Katica Ranogajec passed away peacefully on December 27 2022 in Victoria BC. Katica was born on April 16, 1930, in Donji Kraljevec Medimurje Croatia.
Predeceased by her husband, Franjo, Ranogajec in 2003, Katica is survived by her children, Marijan, Zeljko,(Alice) and Renata,(Darcy). She also leaves behind her grandchildren. Dustin, Angela, Christina, Karissa, and Dylan, and two great grandchildren, Henry and Gavin.
She will be missed by many family and friends in Croatia, Canada, and Australia.
Katica, Franjo and son Marijan escaped communism from the former Yugoslavia, and arrived in Aversa, Italy at a refugee camp, where son Zeljko (Rudi)was born.
In 1960 the family arrived in Winnipeg Manitoba for a short time and then moved on to Victoria,BC in 1961, were their daughter Renata was born.
Katica worked for many years as a housekeeper, and retired from the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Katica and Franjo were very active in Victoria’s Croatian community for many years. They enjoyed spending time with their family and friends at many functions in the community. They travelled extensively and cherished the time spent with distant relatives and friends.
A Mass and Service was held on January 18, 2023, at 1:00 pm, at St. Leopold Mandic Church, 4081 Gordon Head Rd, with burial at Royal Oak Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Click the following image to view a Video Tribute of Katica
Condolences may be offered to family below.
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27 Responses
My condolences to you Rudi and your family in this time of loss. Praying for peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. May the good memories of your mom comfort you.
Our thoughts and prayers to you all.There is only one mama❤️cherish the memories She will watch over you all forever.
Sending love and light God has rested her soul
Love
Vesna and Rob Kliman and family
Very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and condolences are with you all at this difficult time!
I am so sorry to hereof your Mother’s passing,
I offer my condolences to the family at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to you and all your loved ones at this time. Katica was an amazing woman.
Our deepest condolences to you and your families your mother was a beautiful person
may her memory be eternal
Niketas family
My sincere condolences to all of you, she will be missed greatly, may she rest in heavenly Peace!
Deepest condolences to the entire Ranogajec family. Many fond memories from the past will continue to live on. She meant a lot to our family and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the family. We will be away on Jan 18th so sorry not able to attend. Love and hugs Mikleus family.
So very sorry for your loss Rudi and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Cherish the many memories you have as they will be there to comfort you.