The Official Obituary of

MR. IVAN JOHN MALIK of Lethbridge passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the age of 66 years. Ivan was born on October 27, 1946 in Omanovac, Croatia. He grew up and helped on the family farm there until 1966 when he served in the Yugoslav Army for 2 years. He completed his apprenticeship in Masonry in Austria before coming to Canada in 1970, where he continued working as a mason until retirement. Ivan met Linda and they were married in 1971 and had two children. He was active in the Croatian community always helping with functions and sporting events. Ivan was outgoing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ivan is survived by his son Justin (Jesy) Malik and their children Kale and Ashlin; daughter Sonja (Shilo) Fifield and their children Mason and Adlee; mother Alojzija Malik; sister Emilija (Zdravko) Begzic; brothers Vito (Mery) Malik and Karlo (Inez) Malik; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Ivan was predeceased by his father Franjo Malik. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12 Ave South, Lethbridge, with Father Tim Boyle celebrant.