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Matija SELAK Obituary

SELAK, Matija (May). Passed away peacefully on 30th September 2014, surrounded by her children and after a short illness, aged 90 years. Born Rascane, Croatia 25.7.1924. Dearly loved wife of the late Mate Selak. Adored mother and mother in law of Senka and Ivan Marsic, Ivan and Liz Selak, Diane and Michael Swift, Linda and Jurgen Carstens, Michael and Claire Selak. Loved Baba of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Filip and Ruze Lendich, sister of the late Dominko, late Vida, Mary, Victor and Danny. Respected daughter in law of the late Ivan and Mara Selak, sister in law of the late Kata, Neda, Milenko and Danica. A celebration of Matija's life will be held at St Patricks Cathedral, 43 Wyndham St, Auckland on Wednesday 8th October at 1.30pm. Pocivala u miru.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2014.

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October 6, 2014

A very special lady, we send our love, our prayers and condolences to the family,from Phillip & Megan Norcross xx

Tony Farac

October 5, 2014

Mrs Selak
A great lady, and respected friend,at rest
Our condolences to Senka and Ivan Marsic and all the family....
Tony and Mira Farac and family
Sada skupa sa Matom...
Pocivali u miru...

Joanna Lendich

October 5, 2014

SELAK, Matija.
Dear Aunty Majtia,
We will always remember your visits to our farm. Greg and I will miss the strength you gave to our family especially in the hard times. The children are going to miss visiting you are your amazing home that you loved so dearly. Danny jnr says he wants to "build a house just like Aunty Majtias" one day. We know you would think that is great. Rest in Peace Aunty Majtia, you have had a life that most could only dream of. Lots of Love, Joanna, Greg, Savannah and Danny.

October 4, 2014

Selak, Matija Long time special friend of Lucy Vujnovich.and the late Vice Vujnovich Always will be rememberd the good times go in peace. from Frank tom and Susan and all there Families,

Matija Selak

October 3, 2014

We were so blessed to have had your company and presence in our lives. May God love and adore you as we did. Forever in our hearts.
Gary & Elle Roberts

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Much loved and respected sister and sister-in-law of Victor and Jeana. Aunty to Philip, Victoria, and Annette and their families. Remembered always for her love and kindness to our family. We will miss her greatly and treasure our wonderful memories forever. Rest in peace.

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Beloved niece of the late Mate and Mara Ozich. Dear cousin of Zdenka, Davorin, Miro and family. Teta Matija we have wonderful memories, you will live in our hearts forever. Never to be forgotten. Pocivala u Miru Bozjen.

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija. On September 30, 2014. Dearly loved and respected friend of Gary and Elle Roberts. You will remain in our hearts forever Mrs Selak.

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija. On 30 September 2014. Highly respected, longtime friend of the family of the late Joze and Mara Babich. Our sincere sympathy to Matija's family. Rest peacefully.

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija My dear Matija, my friend of 48 years. I will sincerely miss you, the laughter and our lunch outings. I feel blessed to have had such a true friend. Our deepest sympathy to the Selak family. Dragica and the late Mate Radich and family. Pocivala u miru

October 6, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Loved and respected aunty of Mira and Marin Lovrich, great-aunt to Leanne, Paul, Carol and family. You will be greatly missed. Pocivala u miru

October 6, 2014

SELAK, Matija. A wonderful lady forever in our hearts. Many memories over a long and courageous life well lived. An inspiration to us all. Dearly loved and respected cousin of Marinko and Marija Sokol and family. Deepest sympathy to her wonderful family. Pocivala u miru



October 6, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Dearly loved and very respected cousin of Ivan and Davorka Ozich. Teta to Milan, Mark and family. To Senka, Ivan, Diane, Linda, and Michael we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. A kind and caring lady now at rest. Will be sadly missed. Pocivala u Miru.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Linda and Jörgen Carstens and Baba to Samantha and James Early and Scott. We have so many happy memories. You will forever be in our hearts.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Baba, Witty, kind, encouraging and dearly loved. We will miss you. Thankful for 90 wonderful years. Love always. Scott, Samantha and James.

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija. My dearest sister Matija , you passed away suddenly and left us with deep sorrow. Your warmth, laughter and jokes will be sadly missed. Whatever occasion we had you were with us. My family and I will always cherish your memories and all the good times we shared together. You will be in our hearts forever. May you rest in peace. Mary Lulic and family (Sydney).

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Much loved and respected sister-in-law of the late Milan and Dragica Selak, and strina to Marie, John and Danny. You have left us to be with your beloved Mate. We will all miss you dearly. Pocivala u miru.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Gracious and respected lifelong friend of the late Frank and Zorka Boric, Rosita and Robbie, Milenko and Sonja, Barry and Maria, Barbara and the late Michael, and families. Our deepest sympathy to her wonderful family. Pocivala u miru.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matijia. Much loved and respected Godmother (Kuma) to Ivan and Judy Nobilo. Matijia was such an inspiration to us and our family and we will miss the happy visits we had with her. A very special lady who will always be remembered.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Dearly loved sister and sister- in-law of the late Dominko and the late Ljuba Lendich. Loved and respected aunty of Katrina and loved great aunty of Kris and Nik. Treasured memories. Pocivala u miru.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Passed away on 30th September 2014. Greatly admired and respected friend of Ivan and Milka Selak and family. Will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Ivan, Senka, Diane, Linda and Michael and their families.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Passed away 30 September 2014. Long time friend of Olga, the late Marko, Milka, Stipe, Marinko and Ivan and their families. Our condolences to all her family. Pocivala u miru.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija Much loved and respected Aunt of Jim and Kate Delegat, great aunt of Nikolas and James. Fondly remembered, always. Pocivala u Mira

October 6, 2014

SELAK, Matija (May). Mitija passed away peacefully on September 30, 2014 and went to her eternal reward in Heaven. She leaves behind a wonderful family who will all remember her with great love and admiration. Matija was a very strong but principled lady who inspired all her family and friends. Go in peace to be joyfully reunited with your beloved husband Mate. All our love and prayers Judy and Henry Norcross and family. Rest in peace.



October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Beloved niece of the late Mate and Mara Ozich. Dear cousin of Zdenka, Davorin and Miro. Teta Matija we have wonderful memories, you will live in our hearts forever. Never to be forgotten. Pocivala u Miru Bozjen.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. On September 30, 2014. Much loved and respected Ujna Matija to Anka and the late Nedjelko Sokol, adored aunty to Goran, Katica and Anija. We will carry you in our hearts forever. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Senka, Ivan, Diane, Linda, Michael and their families. Pocivala u miru



October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. On September 30, 2014. Dearly loved and respected Aunty to Mladan, Mikal and Rozana Sokol. Forever in our hearts. Pocivala u miru

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija Respected aunt of Neda and close family friend of Jim Musin and family. Fondly remembered.

October 7, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Much loved and respected mother and mother in law of Senka and Ivan Marsic. Dear Baba of Wayne and Kris. My best friend My travelling companion My mother I will miss you dearly, I will miss our daily phone chats. Gone to be with Dad on his birthday Pocivala.

October 6, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Passed away, surrounded by love, on her beloved Mate's birthday, 30 September. Dear Mum/Baba, We will always miss you, and will remember you as you were at your 90th birthday party, looking so lovely, and so very happy to be celebrating with your family and friends. You faced your illness with brave dignity, and we will smile when we remember your great one-liners and your story telling. Dearly loved Mum of Ivan, loved mother-in-law of Liz and dearest Baba and Pra Baba of Evana, Marc,Tome and Petar Lithgow, Mario, Michelle, Mischa and Mila Selak, Dijana, Brent and Dustin Dobbe, Simon, Kristina, Christian, Noah, Elly and Zoe Roadley. Rest peacefully Mum, after a life well lived.

October 6, 2014

SELAK, Matija. Beloved mother and mother in law of Diane and Michael Swift and dear Baba to Charlotte and Jonathan. We will love you and remember you forever. Pocivala u Miru.

October 8, 2014

SELAK, Matija (May). Adored Mother, Mother-in- law and Baba of Michael, Claire, Matt, Todd and Anna. Your time has come to leave this world after a life well lived. You have been a wonderful Mother and Grandmother and we will miss you very much. You will be forever in our hearts and we will treasure the special memories and the many happy times we all shared together. We know that you are now happy to be reunited with Dad and you go with our deepest love. Rest in peace mum. Pocivala u miru.

October 4, 2014

SELAK, Matija. On September 30 much loved and respected sister of Danny, loved sister in law of Dianne and dear Aunty Matija of Danielle and Jason, Joanna and Greg, Savannah, Olivia, Danny and Roman. A 90 year journey of courage and fulfilment beginning in Croatia and ending in New Zealand. Listening to your stories and reminiscing with you has made us laugh and cry and given us understanding of the family sacrifices made in search of a better life. We will miss you and remember you always. RIP.

October 3, 2014

SELAK, Natija. Dearly loved and very respected cousin of Ivan and Davorka Ozich. Teta to Milan, Mark and family. To Senka, Ivan, Diane, Linda, and Michael we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. A kind and caring lady now at rest. Will be sadly missed. Pocivala u Miru.

October 3, 2014

SELAK, Matija A wonderful lady forever in our hearts, an inspiration to us all. God bless. Paulette, Scott, Jack, Max and Dan Ramsay

October 3, 2014

SELAK, Matija. In her 90th year. Many memories over a long and courageous life well-lived. You remain in our hearts with love and respect. Aunty to Rose, Rick and James.

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