Lucy Kovacich
Obituary
Lucy Kovacich passed away on December 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Lucy was born on January 9, 1928 in Pucisca, Croatia to Anton and Maria Derpich. She was married to her husband George for over 60 years. They emigrated to the United States in 1961 and settled in Watsonville.
She was preceded in death by her husband George; her parents Anton and Maria Derpich; her brothers Nikola, Jure, Ivan, and Peter Derpich; and her sisters Mandalena and Kate Derpich.
She is survived by her sisters Maria Maglich and family, Helen (Bob) Zlendich and family, sister-in-law Emila Derpich and family and many loving relatives in the United States and Croatia.
Lucy was a devoted Catholic. She had a heart of gold, full of love and generosity. Lucy was famous for her beautiful orchids, her knitting, and her baking. She will be greatly missed.
The family wishes to say thank you to all the staff at Eastlake Villa for the care and kindness they gave Lucy.
Funeral services were held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to Camp Saint Francis c/o of Father Joseph Paradayil, 2320 Sumner Ave., Aptos, CA 95003.
Published in The Pajaronian · December 13, 2023