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.
McCall Gardens
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Iva Barišić
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Denise Yates Rudi and family,what a loving tribute,a bit of your Mom lives on with you,cherish the memories.sorry for your loss.
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Andrea Moniz So very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.Hector & Andrea Moniz
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Tara Hearn & Ian Young So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to you Rudi and to your family during this difficult time.
Tara & Ian
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Bill Pecorelli and family So sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure to have known your parents. I have so many beautiful memories when we used to practice music at Mackenzie Avenue and then at your new house on Haliburton. I used to enjoy all our conversations with your Mom and Dad. I am sure they are so happy to be together again. My thoughts are always with you Rudy and I treasure our lasting friendship.
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Manjit My deepest condolences to all the family. She was a lovely caring woman and may she rest in peace.
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Nadia Jadreško Iskreno saučešće povodom smrti tvoje majke
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Ankiica Došen 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✝️
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Hrvoje and Kata Kegalj 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 ! ❤️
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Franjo Goluza 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.
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Wendy Lakey Condolences to family and friends
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Mirjana Rados Deepest condolences to entire family. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
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Elwyn & Peter Tomlinson 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.
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Bo Braikovich My condolences for the loss of your loved one.
With deepest sympathy.
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John and Mary Cormier 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
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Cathy Schmidt Our heartfelt condolences to the family for their loss.
Dennis and Cathy Schmidt
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Mike Foster 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..
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Joe Moniz 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.
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Vesna Kliman 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
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Dan Little Very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and condolences are with you all at this difficult time!
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Norm Cox 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.
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Rob Jadresko and family Our deepest condolences to you and all your loved ones at this time. Katica was an amazing woman.
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Kathy Niketas Our deepest condolences to you and your families your mother was a beautiful person
may her memory be eternal
Niketas family
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Milka Wallace My sincere condolences to all of you, she will be missed greatly, may she rest in heavenly Peace!
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Nikolić family 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.
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Carolyn Mikleus My condolences to the family. We will be away on Jan 18th so sorry not able to attend. Love and hugs Mikleus family.
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Tracey 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.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Počivala u miru božjem .