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Personal note from Jerka’s Family

In Loving Memory of Jerka Besic-Kacic
March 21, 1921 – August 10, 2025

Jerka Besic-Kacic passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 104. A devoted matriarch—loving mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and so much more—her life was defined by love, kindness, generosity, and unshakable faith. Her strength, positivity, and selflessness touched everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Service details — Tuesday, August 26
- St. Killian Catholic Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Viewing: 11:00 AM
- Funeral Mass: 11:30 AM
- El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Graveside burial: 1:30 PM
- Celebration of Life — 2611 Rivington, Irvine, CA 92612
- 2:45 PM

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With love,
The Besic‑Kacic Family

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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jerka Kacic, a beacon of love and joyfulness who was called to Heaven on August 10, 2025. Born on March 21, 1921, Jerka lived a life filled with laughter, caring, forgiveness, and a legacy that will forever be cherished by her beautiful family.

Jerka was a legend in her own right. Through the fiery trials of life, including surviving the atrocities of World War 2, she always …

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March 21st, 1921
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Passed away

August 10th, 2025
Los Angeles, CA

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El Toro Memorial Park

25751 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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