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Eric JERKOVICH Obituary

JERKOVICH, Eric (MBE). Passed away 5th November 2017 in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Merle (deceased.) and loved partner of Jean. Cherished father and father-in-law of Karen and Neil, Lance, Sandy and Mike. Adored Grandpa of Brett and Jodie, Lauren, Dean and Kate, Ashley and Danielle, and Big Papa of 5 great grandchildren. A wonderful, humble gentleman who has given so much to the lives of others. You will be sadly missed, but ever present in our hearts. Rest in peace Dad. A service for Eric will be held in Fountains Memorial Chapel, 35 Wood Street, Papakura on Friday 10th November at 1:00pm.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 8, 2017.

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So strange that at 67 years old I found myself thinking about my Form2 teacher 55 years ago. A quick Google showed me what "Mr Jerkovich" had done since I met him all thos years ago. He was a stand-out teacher. My German surname was mispronounced so much our own family made it simpler for everyone by also mispronouncing it. He knew it. He told me to be proud of my name and expect everyone to try harder to get it right. I did from that day onward. Blessings to the family he left behind. xxx Lisa McKimm (nee Stuck)

Lisa McKimm

February 19, 2024

Best principal ever, with great vision and understanding

David Hooper

December 10, 2021

ERIC , YOU ARE THE MOST LOVELY MAN. I HAVE TRUELY LOVED THE TIME SPENT WITH YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN SOME SUNNY DAY . I WILL LOOK AFTER YOUR BOY THE BEST I CAN. LOVE YOU ERIC XXXXXX

November 29, 2017

I attended Rosehill College from 1978-1982 and have very fond memories of my years there.
Mr Jerkovich - Sir, I can't call him Eric because one of the things he installed in all of us was respect for your peers.
He seemed to know nearly all of his pupils by their name and at the end of the school day would stand at the top gate on Edinburgh Avenue and would say goodbye to us. He also made sure that we wore our uniforms with pride, especially the boys with their socks being pulled up and their hair was tidy.
To Mr Jerkovich' family I extend heartfelt condolences to you all.
May you rest in peace Mr Jerkovich - Sir.

Megan Bruce
(Nee Riesterer)

Megan Bruce

November 11, 2017

Kerry Osborne

November 9, 2017

JERKOVICH, Eric MBE. Loving partner of Jean. A very special companion in their twlight years. Very fond member of the Jensen family, Mark, Kaye, Paula, and Cathryn and families. Thanks for being there for mum Eric, we all love you for it. Rest in peace.

November 8, 2017

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