Nevenka was born on April 1, 1954, in Nunic, Croatia to Joso and Milica (Anica) Kardum. She leaves behind her siblings who live in Victoria; Dragica Lepur (Eddie Toth), Marko Kardum (Josie), Radojka Dubrovic, Marija Kardum (Marko) and Gordana Brajkovic (Dane), along with her brothers; Nikola (Danka) and Bore Kardum (Radojka) who live in Croatia, along with numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, living in both Canada, Croatia and the USA.
In 1973, Nevenka joyfully moved to Canada to join her siblings for a better life. Nevenka started her career in real estate in 1980 with Block Brothers. She enjoyed meeting new people and often formed many great friendships with her clients. Nevenka was also known by “Bibi,” by her family and friends she loved and treasured the time spent at family gatherings. Nevenka was immensely proud of her family and the close relationship she shared with her siblings over the years. Nevenka was a selfless person who would drop everything she was doing to help in any way she could, and she did. Her friends were like family, and she treated everyone with kindness and respect. Nevenka loved animals as she adopted fur friends throughout her life which she loved and cared for like family. Nevenka had many talents of them all her flower arrangements were truly an art form. Nevenka loved helping people as she spent countless hours volunteering her time at the Government House and other various organizations throughout Greater Victoria. Nevenka’s passion for life was infectious her smile filled with joy spread to those around her. Our beloved Nevenka (Bibi) passing has left a void within our family which can never be replaced. She will forever be missed
A funeral service will take place on November 11, 2022, at 6:00pm at Saint Leopold Mandic Croatian Catholic Church, 4081 Gordon Head Road. Officiating the service will be Fr. Alfredo Monacelli. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saint Leopold Mandic Croatian Catholic Church. Please contact Lucy Zeba at 250-658-2201 to assist with your donation.
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