Ann BARBARICH Obituary

Michael Bianca Alex
A tear will pass
A candle will light
But the sadness will last forever
Ann will be in our prayers
Your sister Julie, Zoran, Petar, Ivana, Nikola, Branko, Ivana, Petra, Marija, Tonci and Mateo
I tugujemo za tobom
tiho, bolno i neprestano

Ann was pointed out to me at an Air Womens Rally in Timaru in 1987(?). I didn't get a chance to talk to her but was inspired by her achievements.

I followed in her footsteps.

Sincere condolences to her friends and family.

Captain Lisa Jackson

Fly high dear girl.

such a warm human being who lit up a room when she walked in.Here at Remuera Doctors we have such wonderful memories of this tall,beautiful,impeccably dressed proud mother and adored wife.
Fly free,Ann- hugs to Michael,Alex & Bianca

Ann enjoyed painting your house and regret that I didn't go gliding when you offered to take me. Fly high, fly free. Pocivala u Miru
Marko Kastelan

May your Soul Rest In Peace

Just for you Annie

Dear Ann, rest in peace. We'll miss you a lot.

A great pilot and a delightful lady. A hige loss.

A great pilot and a delightful lady. A huge loss.

To Michael Bianca and Alex....Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother (Ann Loretta Jane). I have many memories from my university and Orewa days of having loads of fun with her (tried to surf) and her family. Recently I met her after a flight for a coffee to share old memories....and blessed that I had that opportunity. She will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless Her.

Mike, Bianca and Alex,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing person and I am better person for having known her. Marian, Jerry, John and myself are besides ourselves. Please let us know if there is anything we can do from Southern California. We all love you and are praying for peace in your hearts. We love you all.

Ann will be remembered for her professionalism, modesty and warm, caring nature. Her death is a huge loss to aviation and a tragedy for her family. Deepest sympathy to Michael, Bianca and Alex. May you find some comfort in the knowledge that Ann was admired and respected the length of New Zealand. Sue and Brett

Michael, Bianca and Alex,
It was a privilege to have known Ann for last 22 years, I will miss our little chats. Devastated and saddened.
Jason and lindsay

Annie, you were the best friend, who always had something encouraging to say when my landings went a bit 'pear shaped'. Such a patient instructor who I we are proud to have called friend. The New Plymouth Aero Club was so much richer for having you here, such a long time ago now, but each time we saw you, the conversation just flowed. You jumped through so many hoops in order to attain your dream of being an Airline Pilot, and stuck with it until it happened, we admired you for that tenacity. You found the best man in Michael, and we were so happy for you both when you married. Bianca and Alex were very lucky to have you as a Mum, I think they know that though!! I am still struggling to believe we will never see you again.

To Michael, Bianca and Alex.
My heartfelt sympathy to you all at this extremely difficult time. Ann was a beautiful delightful lady and it was an absolute pleasure to have met her and spent some time with her. My thoughts are with you now, as they will be on Friday.
With warmest regards. Kathleen Cook.

My deepest sympathy to Michael, Bianca and Alex. I loved Ann's vivacious manner. She always put a smile on my face. Love to you all. Susan x

We are so shocked and saddened by Ann's passing. We have known the Barbarich family a long time and have many special memories. Our deepest sympathy to her husband & children, and siblings, Milan, Julie & Marie. Rest in peace dear Ann.
Dragica Selak & Family - Auckland

My thoughts are with your family at this time. She was a lovely woman and a safe pilot.
Captain Donald Offwood

To Michael, Bianca, and Alex
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have many wonderful memories of Ann firstly when I started in Flight Operations, then when I went flying as crew for Domestic Airline. We had some great times and she always had a wonderful welcoming smile. With deepest sympathy. God Bless . Love Kerrie McGowan

I did not know Ann, but I would like to send my sincere condolences to your family at this very sad time.

My earliest memories of my skydiving days in 1982, so long ago now. After a parachute malfunction, the experienced people at the Auckland club helped me get back in the air with confidence. Though I didn't know her well,it was Ann's parachute they placed on my shoulders to give me the confidence to continue parachuting that day. Does not surprise me she reached the pinnacle of her dreams. Such a sad occasion for all her friends and family. Condolences and kindest regards. Steve

Dear Michael, Bianca, Alex,
Absolutely devastated by the sad loss of Ann.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Wonderful memories of the sailing times our kids have had together and the talks Ann used to have with Andrew on his flying. Love Linda William and the boys

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Ann's passing leaves a heartache that no one can heal but she leaves a memory that no one can steal.

As a passenger and one of the medics on board that final flight, I will be eternally grateful to Ann for getting us on the ground safely, and very sorry that our efforts could not bring her back. RIP Captain.

Michael,Bianca and Alex.So shocked and saddened to read of Anns passing away.So many fond and happy memories just sitting in cafes all over the country and watching the kids sailing,talking and eating.
Ann you will really be missed.
Gary,Susan ,Mattherw and Yelena Lee

Dear Michael, Bianca and Alex, we are devastated right along with you, Ann was a gorgeous, funny, loving, kind and generous woman, whom I am proud to say was a friend of mine, her wondrous smile is unforgettable.
I wrote this when I found out what had happened. It's what I imagine Ann to be saying.
With love from Maryanne (Stevenson-Wright) and Gary Hayman and Family (ex Akl base, Now living in Kapiti) xx

I am always with you, we have that link, I am part of you. Talk to me whenever you want, listen carefully and you'll hear my answers. You'll know that they are my answers, because they will be what you know I would have said!
Now and then through life, you'll All see or hear little reminders of me, when this happens, smile and think of me. Then shake your head and have a little laugh!
I will never be forgotten by those who knew me, I know that. I will never forget you.
Now put your head up, shoulders back, smile and get on with life - I'll be with you, watching you for the whole ride, flying right beside you and loving every moment.

Very sad news. Ann was a larger than life character around the NP Aero Club and great inspiration and mentor to all those who knew her. Sincere condolences to her family.

The news of Ann's untimely passing has brought back menu memories of her. Ann was my flight instructor 30 odd years ago when I first started to learn to fly. She was also instrumental in talking me into going to the yearly NZ Airwomens rally in New Plymouth where I actually met my future husband. She always gave me confidence in what I was doing and was an amazing role model. May you rest in peace Ann. Keep flying xx

What Im feeling right now is hard to put in words....This shocking news brought back lovely memories of Ann in her younger days with brother Milan.Julie and Marie...also the lovely memories i had at Dury with you Bianca as a wee girl..I no that she would have inspired you Bianca into a great person...RIP ANN.. condolences to Michaeel Bianca and Alex

Dearest Ann Beautiful thoughts and memories always.
THE PILOTS PRAYER
Lord of Earth and sea and Air
Listen to the Pilots Prayer
Send her wind thats steady and strong
Grant that her engine sings the song
Of flawless tone by which she knows
It shall not fail her where'er she goes;
Landing,gliding, in curve half roll
Grant her, O Lord a full control;
That she may learn in heights of Heaven
That rapture Altitude has given;
That she shall know the joy they feel
Who ride the realms of Birds of Steel.

Fondest love Marie Davie NZAWA Air New Zealand

Ann was encouraging to other female pilots and was humble about her achievements. My funniest memory was when she was giving a speech about the Airline career side of Aviation, at an Airwomen's rally, and produced a picture book her son had given her when she had moved onto the B747. The book was a children's picture book entitled 'How to fly a Boeing 747'! that had everyone laughing. It is a terrible shock to lose a mother so young and so suddenly, thoughts and prayers to Bianca and family.

So very sad to hear the news about Ann's tragic passing. I treasure wonderful memories of the time that she spent working with me in the 737 Fleet Office while she was on maternity leave. My thoughts are with Michael, Bianca, Alex and the rest of Ann's family.

So very sad for you and your wonderful family. You always laughed when we would tell you how surprised the passengers were hearing a female voice saying " this is your Captain speaking" fly with the angles Ann and love and prayers to your beautiful family Winnie Charlesworth (previously FAPS)

My heartfelt condolences Michael Bianca and Alex. I'm so sorry I can't come to Ann's funeral but she'll understand...I've been called out for a trip. Supershopper Ann I've still got that stuff from Cosco that you made me buy! Ann, your qualities were appreciated by us all and you will be so missed.
Christina

This very shocking and sad news has brought back many memories of my teenage years when I was friendly with Ann and her brother Milan. My condolences to your family. Diane Swift (Selak), United Kingdom

it did not matter how long it took until you spoke to Ann again.. you were greeted with a smile and dived into any topic of conversation.... mainly about aviation but we love this industry and Ann was my main stay, a contact and reliable resource in all aviation orientation... this big beautiful blond will be missed. Thanks for knowing me Ann and I will keep in contact with Bianca, Alex and Michael.

My thoughts are with the family, my condolences to the family.

From the sky to heaven.

Capt. J. Beck, TUIfly Germany

Very shocked, and sincere sympathy to your family Ann. I remember you as a passenger holding Alex as a newborn baby. And also the day a passenger asked where the “ladies” were (it was 4 male cabin crew on the flight that day), and I joked and said that the “ladies” were flying, we take it in turns. I took her to the flight deck (in the days when we could), you were Captain and Diane as 1st officer. I will never forget that.
In Perth you brought that plane to a safe landing.
Keep doing that…..Take care,wherever you are……

Ann, a wonderful lady l looked up to, my sympathy to Michael, Bianca and Alex, our thoughts are with you.

It was a privilege to know Ann through NZAWA - a lovely lady and an inspiration to us all. My thoughts are with Michael,Bianca and Alex at this incredibly difficult time.

To Michael, Bianca, Alex and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was one of the inspirational people I read about when I started flying, and I was lucky enough to meet her a couple of times through NZAWA. An amazing lady. Fly free

It's sad to farewell Ann. She's been and inspiration, a welcoming friend, generous in every way, clever as, and an awesome pilot. May we fondly remember you always.

We would like to express our admiration for Ann's achievements in aviation. Her passing is a great loss to all of us who have known her as a friend and fellow aviator. Our hearts go out to Michael,  Bianca, Alex and all of Ann's family, knowing that their loss is the greatest. Sue & Richard

R I P Ann & condolences to your family. I remeber you from the good old GA days at Ardmore & recall thinking at the time how brave you were to go to the USA to get your eyes lasered - years ahead of the operation being available in NZ. I admired your forging new pathways for the women who followed you into airline careers. I will smile every time I think of you & all your strength! Beth Dunn

My heart goes out to Ann's family. No words can do justice the big gap she has left behind in this world. Bianca especially a big hug to you.

My greatest sympathy for such a loss to all the family. A great loss to you and to all of your flying family as well.

Ann's kind and inspiring words will be fondly remembered. Fly free.

I first met Ann through the Air Women's Association in the early 80's and then again at Air New Zealand. We flew many times together her on the flight deck me in the cabin. She absolutey lit up the room she entered, was professional in every way and even managed to bring a touch of glamour to the flight deck. She will be terribly missed. Heartfelt condolences to Michael, Bianca and Alex

A lovely bright lady and an inspiration to all who shared her love of family and aviation

To all of Ann's family:

I read this sad story on the web and feel compelled to write a message. I'm very sorry to hear your loss.

RIP Ann..

To Ann, Gordy and I will never forget the overnight we had with you when you obtained your Command many years ago. RIP Kat Harris-Lassey

Fond memories of times spent together. My sympathy to Ann's loved ones. RIP Ann till we meet again. Ane. xx

Darling Ann I will miss you so much, it was a privilege to have known you you were such a truly special lady.
Rip

Saddened and shocked to hear that an old friend has been lost. I remember the fun we had at the air womens rallies and the gilding days at Matamata. My thoughts are with Michael and the family. Those who are remembered with love are never lost

Michael, Bianca, Alex and the rest of your family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful wife and mother. To us she was more than a customer and we are left in no doubt that her legacy will be reflected through all that you go on to conquer. Mothers hold special places in our hearts and the loss is profound. Over time your grief will be replaced by smiles and memories of good times with her. Take care, Andrew, Jo and the rest of our teams at MS.

This is indeed a sad day, RIP Ann, from your old friends at the Southland Aero Club, regards Colin Clark

Ann its been at least 10 years but it seems like yesterday when we would chat about our children during our working day always a proud Mum. Professional, funny, always had a smile, an absolute treasure to fly with. Rest in Peace Ann my heartfelt thoughts and love are with your beloved family x

Such a shame. A leader of women by her achievements and demeanour.

Ann always had a wonderful smile and quick witty remark. It was wonderful to have girl power in the Flight Deck and She didn't appear to age a single day in the whole time I worked on her flights. My heart goes out to her family and I trust they take comfort from the fact Ann is so well liked and respected.

BARBARICH, Ann. With great sadness at the untimely death of our cousin Ann. Our condolences to Michael, Bianca and Alex. What a legacy she leaves behind - how proud we all are of her and her achievements. With love from Lou and Pamela Barbarich (deceased) and their families. Rest in peace Ann.

BARBARICH, Ann. Passed away 28 October 2014. Dearly loved cousin of Mary and George Trbuhovich, Eda and Lorko Fistonich and their families. You will be sadly missed by all of us. Rest in Peace.

BARBARICH, Ann. Passed away 28 October 2014. Lovely cousin of Tony and Vinka Barbarich, Denise, Susan and their families. Rest in peace dear Ann.

BARBARICH-BACHER, Ann. Passed away suddenly 28 October, 2014. Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Tony and Rose Barbarich who were so proud of your achievements and your children. Our family memories will be cherished. Our deepest sympathy to Michael, Bianca and Alex.
Ann, rest in peace with Mum and Dad.
Milan, Julie, Marie and families.
Pocivala u miru.