Ivan Rukavina

Tužna srca i s bolom u duši, javljamo rodbini, kumovima, prijateljima i znancima žalosnu vijest da nas je dana 7 lipnja 2024 godine u 87’oj godini života napustio nas dragi i voljeni Ivan "Ića" Rukavina, rođen 27. prosinca 1937. godine u Kosi, Lika, Hrvatska. Ivan, njegova supruga Kate i kćeri Ankica i Mandica, emigrirali su u Kanadu 1974. godine. Ivanov put obilježen je predanošću, ljubaznošću i dubokom ljubavlju prema svojoj obitelji i zajednici.

Ivanov je profesionalni život bio duboko povezan s šumarskom i građevinskom industrijom, gdje je posvetio desetljeća službe. U slobodno vrijeme, Ivan je uživao u jednostavnim zadovoljstvima- brinući se o svom domu, vrtu, izrađivati s drvom, svirajući tamburicu uz pjevanje, kao i provodeći kvalitetno vrijeme s obitelji i prijateljima u Kanadi i Hrvatskoj. Njegova vrijedna radna etika, predanost obitelji i prijateljima, vesela duša, šarm i vedri osmijeh na licu donosili su toplinu na svako okupljanje stvarajući dragocjene uspomene koje će zauvijek biti cjenjene i ostati u našim srcima i sjećanju.

Naš dragi Ivan je bio voljeni suprug, otac, brat, dida, pradida, ujak, tetak, stric, kum i prijatelj. Njegova nepokolebljiva ljubav i podrška bili su izvor utjehe i inspiracije svima koji su ga poznavali. Prethodili su mu roditelji (Mande i Pere) i brat Martin, a iza sebe ostavlja ožalošćene suprugu Kate, kćeri Ankica(Joso) i Mandica(Siniša) s obitelji, unuke Marko(Lisa), Ivan(Jill) i Milan, praunuke Ava, Eve i Josip, u Kanadi braca Tomica(Helina), Nikola (Dragica), Dane(Ankica), u Hrvatskoj brat Petar(Katica), sestre Franjka i Ana(Ivan), nevjesta Nada, šogorica Ana, pašanac Mate, u Australiji Šurjak Ivan(Mande), mnogobrojni nećaci,nećakinje, sinovci, sinovke, te ostala tugujuća rodbina, kumovi i mnogobrojni prijatelji u Hrvatskoj i inozomestvu koji su osjetili njegovu bezizmjernu ljubav, dobrotu, toplinu i velikodušnost.

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It is with great sadness in our hearts that we inform our relatives, friends and acquaintances of the sad news that on June 7, 2024, at the age of 86, our dear and beloved Ivan "Ića" Rukavina, born on December 27, 1937 in Kosa, Lika, Croatia, left us. Ivan, his wife Kate and daughters Ankica and Mandica, emigrated to Canada in 1974. Ivan's journey was marked by dedication, kindness, and deep love for his family, and community.

Ivan's professional life was deeply connected with the forestry and construction industries, where he devoted decades of service. In his free time, Ivan enjoyed simple pleasures - taking care of his home, gardening, woodworking projects, playing the ‘tamburica’ while singing, as well as spending quality time with family and friends in

Canada and Croatia. His hardworking work ethic, dedication to family and friends, his charm, wit and cheerful smile on his face brought warmth to every gathering, creating precious memories that will forever be cherished and remain in our hearts and memories.

Our dear Ivan was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, godfather and friend. His unwavering love and support were a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him. He was preceded by his parents (Mande and Pere) and brother Martin, and leaves behind his grieving wife Kate, daughters Ankica (Joso) and Mandica (Siniša) with their family, grandsons Marko (Lisa), Ivan (Jill) and Milan, great-grandchildren Ava, Eve and Josip, in Canada brothers Tomica (Helina), Nikola (Dragica), Dane (Ankica), in Croatia brother Petar (Katica), sisters Franjka and Ana (Ivan), sisters-in-law Nada, Ana, brother-in-law Mate, in Australia brother-in-law Ivan (Mande), numerous nephews, nieces, and other grieving relatives, godparents and numerous friends in Croatia and abroad who felt his immense love, kindness, warmth and generosity.

Rest in God’s peace. You will be forever remembered and greatly missed.