Katie Ivezic Markovich Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Katie Ivezic Markovich

July 26, 1933 - February 18, 2017

Obituary For Katie Ivezic Markovich

On Saturday, February 18, 2017 Katie Markovich, 83, passed away peacefully at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Center after a courageous battle with emphysema and lung cancer.

Katie was born July 26, 1933 in Lika, Croatia. In 1965, she came to Canada where she resided in Rycroft. She was a mother, homemaker and volunteer. Katie had many hobbies such as gardening, petit point, needle point, crocheting, knitting, sewing, cooking and baking. Not to mention spending time with family and friends. In 2015, Katie moved to the Golden Leisure Lodge in Ponoka, AB to be closer to her family.

Katie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Cathy (Billy) Courtney, and grandsons Tristan and Treyton, all of Ponoka, AB; her sisters Ruza Weg and Ivanka Kraus and brother Tomislav Ivezic of Croatia along with relatives in Canada and her homeland.

Katie was predeceased by her husband Nick in 2000, father Mike in 1967, mother Maria in 1995, and brother Dragan in 1990.

Katie will be sadly missed by her family, friends and by all who knew her.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 1:00pm at St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Rycroft. Interment to follow at the Old Mission Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Community Hall in Rycroft, AB (Box 331, Rycroft. AB, T0H 3A0), Rimoka Housing Foundation c/o The Golden Leisure Lodge (5608 57 Ave., Ponoka AB, T4J 1P2), or a charity of your choice.

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23 Feb

Interment

Old Mission Cemetery , Get Directions »

23 Feb

Funeral Service

13:00 PM

St. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church , Get Directions »

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June 24, 2021

Matijevic Maria

Cathy, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Katie was always a pleasure to talked to when I saw her. She was very proud of you and your boys. Katie, mom, dad (Millie and Steve) and I had many laughs together over the years.
June 24, 2021

Sydoruk Kathy

I am so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. She was such a wonderful Lady. She could always make you smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family, as I know she will be missed dearly.
June 24, 2021

Spence Cathy

I am thinking of you Cathy, Billy, Shelley. I am so blessed to get to spend that time with Katie that I did. I know that this is so very hard for you. So many people are thinking of you. I am only one. Hang in there my dear friends. My heart is with you, and I will be holding you up in prayer tomorrow at 1:00. I am sending you love and peace. Your friend Cathy.
June 24, 2021

Pavelich Bob and Cathy

Dear Cathy - our most heart felt sadness is with you and your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Katie. Your mom was a great and most caring lady. My memories of her will be with me for ever. Love Bob and Cathy Pavelich

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