Ivan Stajduhar passed away on May 11, 2022. Ivan was born June 15, 1946, in Razdrto, Croatia. He was sponsored by his Uncle John in Osoyoos to come to Canada in 1971. He shortly moved to Vancouver to take English classes and began an apprenticeship under Joe Histed towards becoming a goldsmith. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he became the primary goldsmith for Contoli Wholesale Jewelers for 35+ years. Ivan married the love of his life, Ivanka, on October 26, 1974.
He is survived by his loving wife Ivanka Stajduhar, son, Robert Stajduhar, daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Ray Eldridge, his grandchildren, Reid and Parker, his sister Nevenka, as well as nieces and nephews.
Ivan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and friend to all. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by his loving family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday May 24th at 10:00am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Catholic Church 3105 East 1st. ave. Vancouver, Entombment will follow at the Ocean View Burial Park South Mausoleum.
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