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Ivan Kostelac 1945 - 2024
Ivan Kostelac 79 of Beaumont, California passed away on December 5th, 2024.
He was born in Stojavnica Croatia in 1945 and immigrated to The United States in 1967.
Ivan was preceded in death by wife Katrina Kostelac in 2021 and first wife Ivka Kostelac in 2000. He is survived by his 3 Children from his first marriage, Anton Kostelac & Wife Marne, Anica Kostelac McCartney & Husband Josh, Ivan Kostelac Jr & Wife Fallon, 8 Grandchildren Oryan, Rane, Payton, Jacob, Alexander, Katie, Navianna, Neko as well as 4 Great Grandchildren Jaxson, Lorenzo, Joelle & Austin who is on his way.
Ivan was a Proud Croatian and Devout Catholic that instilled his heritage and the faith of God in his children. He worked for the So Cal Gas Company for 28 years before retiring in 2006 and kept in touch with his coworkers who were an extended family to all of us. Ivan was also very proud in his role and service to the Knights of Columbus.
There will be a Memorial Service at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 1234 Palm Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223 at 10 am on Friday February 21st, 2025. A small gathering for friends and family will be held immediately after the service in the Church Hall. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to a charity of your choice in his honor.
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