Dear Mara, Matija, Rhiannon and Frano, I still remember her smiling, wanting us all relatives from Croatia to be happy. The loss of someone dear to us is never easy. Despite the loss of the physical presence of your mother and our Strina, I know that God has assigned her to watch over you throughout your life. She used to say: “Majko Božja”… invoking Mother of God. A beautiful soul, full of love and faith, ascended to heaven, away from us, but closer to Our Lady. May the love and mercy of our Lord be upon you and your family during this time. My most sincere condolences.