Ivan YUKICH Obituary

I am so sad to read that Ivan died earlier this year. (I was in the UK)
I have such fond memories of spending time with him, his parents and siblings when I grew up.
Sending hugs & love
Sue Hansen

PS. I'd love to reconnect with the family when I return to NZ in September

Dearest cousin of Frances Devastated at the loss of an amazing guy So many memories our heartfelt sympathies to his loved Jazz and Matty and Melissa and families Tony and Frances Le Grice

Dearly loved and respected Old Scholar of Oratia District School 1960-68, Henderson High School 1969-73.Tireless Community worker, instrumental in organising the earthworks and the asphalt car park during the Oratia Settlers Hall renovations led by the Architect,late Russell Gash.J.P.and the Oratia Ratepayers and Residents Association during 1988-89.Memiries of a hard working gentleman with a compassionate and gregarious nature.Mate Marinovich, Past President,late Allan Hall,Vice President,Dr.John Sumich, Secretary,late Dot Parkin, Treasurer,late Greig Barnett,Peter Sinton,Adrian Bogalo,Lance Sunde,late Eugene Bogalo,Jo Ann Yukich,Fay Bogalo, Russell Gash, Architect,Building sub committee Co chair with Allan Hall and Michael Marra,Chair if the Renovations Sub Committee.God speed.Ivan the giant Kauri has fallen in the forest of Tane at 177-181 Carter Rd, Oratia.Ivan lived on the Mate and Frank Yukich property of Montana Wines with the Winery on Scenic Drive,Oratia.May our tireless community worker and colleague rest in eternal Peace.Zbogon dragi Nas priljatelj.

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Angela and Daryl Thompson.
Daughter of Gloria.

Rosie I'm so sorry to read of your brother's death. Lots of love to you and your family.
Felicity x

So sorry to hear the passsing of Ivan, a true gentleman, hardworking and very generous heart, my sincere condolences to Marija and family RIP Love Mille and late (Boy) Vitasovich

Farewell my dearest first school friend. Many!- good times spent together with you & and your cheeky smile ! Will miss our "banter" each time we talked or met.Your enthusiasm was contagious & inspiring to all who listened.Nothing was a problem that you and even "BIGGER digger" could not eventually fix.
Rest in Peace good friend.
David &Evelyn,Olivia & Zoran Garelja & family

I will miss you so much my friend. You were my strength when I needed you and a man I could always rely on. You will be missed and loved by so many. Luv u, my friend. RIP Raewyn

Dragi Nas Ivan,sin of Oratia i naj vjesoka Kauri u Nas Bushak je pala u sretna bozijema vitar na 9 April 2024 u Hastings.Iznenada primula u 69 godina.Bog mu pomaga da nije troika,smirt je bill odma,Big me the zafalimo da ste Nami Dali Nas dragi priljatel Ivan.Pocivao u miru,sin of pok,Mate i Maria.Dragi priljatelj of Mate Marinovich i Kathleen McRobie I pok.Noeleen Marinovich, Oratia Auckland.

YUKICH, Ivan. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 9th April 2024 aged 69 . Eldest son of Marija and the late Mate Yukich; brother and brother-in-law of Rosemary and Geoff, Victor and Maureen, Tony and Jo-Ann; uncle to Courtney, Nick, Katee, Sylvanna and Oscar. Ivan was loved and respected by us all. His kind soul, humour and boundless energy for life will be remembered forever. Pocivaj u miru nasi dragi sin, brat i barba.

YUKICH, Ivan. Lifelong friend to Fabian, treasured cousin-in-law to Diane and favourite uncle to Keri, Brett, Adam and Gina. You were a huge presence in our lives and will be immensely missed. So hard to believe you are gone.