Raffaela Mardesic Obituary
In loving memory of Raffaela Mardesic of Calgary, Alberta, who departed this world on May 5, 2026 at the age of 92. Raffaela leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raffaela Mardesic to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Doroteja Smrdelj and Janez Smrdelj. She is survived by: her husband Mile Mardesic; her children, Doris and Michael (Paula); her grandchildren, Shayanne, Miles, Luke, Amelia and Aidan; her sisters-in-law, Stana and Majda; her niece Marie (Derek); and her nephew Brian (Margaret). She is also survived by children; and spoke often with family members.
A prayer was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Evan J. Strong Funeral Services South (5502 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2H0G9). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church (5504 20 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E1L8).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the Calgary Flames Foundation in Raffaela's memory.
