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 sincere condolences to all the family. I have many wonderful memories of both your parents when my husband Pajo and our 5 daughters used to visit Victoria. You are all in my prayers. Rest in eternal Peace dear Katica✝️
Very sorry for your loss Rudi and Family. Condolences to the Ranogajec Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We all loved Katica. She was a good friend to our mom. God bless her. May she rest in peace ! ❤️
Your mother was so kind and I’ll always remember her gracious smile. I remember my Mom and Katica in the kitchen upstairs together. We have a B&W photo at the old house with Katica and Franjo at my Christening. My mom said I was named after Franjo because our parents were great friends, in the 70s, 80s, 90s and onwards! What an honor it was to have them at our house growing up. Every visit was a celebration filled with special memories I’ll never forget. I’m sorry to hear that a true Croatian Matriarch has passed. One of our own.
Condolences to family and friends
Deepest condolences to entire family. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family on the loss of your Mom, Grandma, mother-in-law. So very difficult, and especially sad during the holiday season. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences for the loss of your loved one.
With deepest sympathy.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the beautiful memories of your mother stay forever in your heart. Sending you love and hugs.
John and Mary Cormier
Our heartfelt condolences to the family for their loss.
Dennis and Cathy Schmidt
Our condolences to all the family at this time.I have many good memories of Katica over the 57 years I knew her. May she rest in peace. Mike & Elke..