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Ivan RAKICH

1951 - 2020

BORN

1951

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Forrest Funeral Services (Browns Bay)

8 Glen Rd

Browns Bay, Auckland

Ivan RAKICH Obituary

RAKICH, Ivan. In loving memory of Ivan, born 21 October 1951. Ivan passed away on 31 October 2020. Loved son of Toma Rakich and the late Drina Rakich and brother of Peter, Velko and Brian. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Cherished husband of Kathy for 47 years, and adored father of Damien, Rochelle and Aaron. Treasured father-in-law to Ian and Vicki. Exceptional and loved Poppa to Joshua, Leo, Jessica, Reuben and Lucas. Ivan was admired and respected by everyone he met. He always found the good in people, had stories, could make you laugh and never complained about anything. He was a solver of all things with a heart of gold. Please join us in celebrating Ivan's life at St John Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa at 11am on Saturday 14 November. This will be followed by a private family interment at a later date. Ivan is currently in the chapel of rest at Forrest Funeral Services, 39 Riverside Road, Orewa, phone (09) 426 7950. In lieu of flowers a donation to the NZ Heart Foundation would be appreciated. Rest in peace Ivan, Dad, Poppa
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7, 2020.

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Jim, Dawn, Stephen Mullins

November 14, 2020

From Canada to the Rakich family and friends:
We are sending our heartfelt condolences to you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Dawn, Jim and Stephen Mullins

Judith Sabich

November 10, 2020

Ivan Rakich,
To Kathy and family; Ivan was a great friend and we were shocked to hear of his death; We will miss his company on the back deck.
Ivan always had a big smile and a story to share.
We are so sorry we missed his service. Our thoughts are with you.
Brian and Jude Mahoney

Chris Jeliaskoff

November 7, 2020

RIP Ivan,still trying to process this sad news
To Kathy and family, our sincerest condolences to you
To Peter, Velko, Brian and families, your loss is everybody's loss, Ivan will always be with you and be a part of the brothers four
Love and respect to you all, Toma and your families
Chris and Didi

November 7, 2020

Lovely memories. The late Bill and Connie Brunt (Hauraki Road) were very fond of Toma and Drina and in deed us kids fond of the whole family. Most of us identify with you from our school days at Turua School...Don, Gary, Gloria, Joy, Marlene and Ian.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26
Love and blessings, Gloria.

November 7, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Amber Darlington

November 6, 2020

You will be missed so much uncle Ivan.i haven't seen you since me and andrew came to auckland last.ill always remember your kindness and how much you loved everyone so much.
Much love to aunty Kathy and the family x
Rip Ivan x

sandra Goedhart

November 6, 2020

Thankyou Ivan for welcoming me into the family and being a friend to me. You were such a hard working man but always had a smile for everyone. I have some wonderful memories of staying at the house in Bayswater with the pool and of all the lovely fresh fruit you bought back from the shop.I havent seen you for many years but will always remeber your kind caring smile.Our prayers go out to Kathy and the family.
RIP Ivan

Sendi Radic

November 6, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 5, 2020

Ivan was a class mate of mine in the 6th form at Thames High School we soon became very good mates. He was fun, out-going, positive, always happy, and definitely more daring than me!!

We lost touch after school but Ivan is a person that leaves you with happy life-long memories.

RIP Ivan.

Stewart Madgwick

Peter Rakich

November 5, 2020

Dear Ivan, thank you for being a wonderful caring brother, brother-in-law to Florence, and Uncle to Darin, Thomas, Jonathan & Monique.

You were always there for us, willing to help. We shared so many wonderful memories growing up, family gatherings where you always stood out with your enthusiasm and brilliant smile.

We will miss you so much, but you will always be in our hearts. Love you, rest in peace, dear brother.

Albert Chalmers

November 5, 2020

Was a pleasure knowing and working daily with you Ivan for many years, you were a naturally gifted salesman, i have always respected you for your work ethic, your dedicated to your work, your honesty, loyalty, and dedication.
We had a lot of fun, i still talk to my kids of some of the things we did at work.
You were always fun to be around.

RIP my friend

Albert

Velko and Rose Rakich

November 4, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful brother , brother in law and uncle. We will love you and miss you always.

November 6, 2020

RAKICH, Ivan. On October 31, 2020. Dearly beloved nephew of the late Mijo and Kata Vidovich, respected cousin of Stephen, Lillian, Peter and their families. Sadly missed but will remain in our hearts forever. May he rest in peace.

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Memorial Events
for Ivan RAKICH

Nov

14

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St John Catholic Church

180 Centreway Rd., Orewa, Auckland

Funeral services provided by:

Forrest Funeral Services (Browns Bay)

8 Glen Rd, Browns Bay