It is with deep sadness that the family of Marija “Mara” (nee Perak) Raguz announces her peaceful passing on the evening of Friday June 24th, 2022 at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Recently celebrating her 97th birthday surrounded by dear friends. She was the beloved wife of Lazo Raguz predeceased 1996. Loving mother of Katharina (husband Leopold Marz). Cherished grandmother of Gerald (wife Stefanie) and Bernhard (wife Barbara) and great-grandchildren Enna, Annika, Adrian, Ylvie, Mavie, and Emil (all of Austria).
Predeceased by her parents, brothers Matija, Pero, and Vlado and sister Danica (all in Croatia). She will be sadly missed by many nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends who became family, and many to whom she was like a second mother and grandmother.
Marija arrived in Canada as a widow in 1966 and married Lazo, her second love. Together, they worked at Sunbeam Meats and made a beautiful life for themselves in Sudbury. Marija was a devout Catholic and an active member of the Croatian community in Sudbury and could always be found at the raffle table for the spring and fall teas. She was known for her hard work, sense of humour, generosity, and for having the most beautiful garden on Victoria Street. She knit hundreds of blankets, wrote poetry, baked for every occasion, and never let anyone leave her home hungry.
Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Friends may call Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 from 2-4pm and 6 – 8pm, with parish prayers at 7:30PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 4th, 2022 at 11 AM at Sveti Marko Croatian Catholic Church, 140 Alder Street, Sudbury. Interment in the family plot at Civic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sveti Marko Church would be appreciated. For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mara Friday June 24th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sudbury, Province: Ontario