Ina Zaninovich

of Earlimart, California passed away on September 17, 2024 in Delano, California. She

was born on the island of Vis in the town of Komiza, Croatia. She was the daughter of

Nikola and Perina Burich. Ina had an extraordinary life and journey. She and her family

had to evacuate the island during WWII, and found themselves relocated to Egypt in a

refugee camp where they spent three years. After the war, the family was sponsored by

her uncle to immigrate to San Pedro, California. Via this journey, they landed in New

York and took a train to California in 1946. Ina attended high school in San Pedro and

met the love of her life shortly after, Vincent Zaninovich. The couple married in 1950 and

established their life in Earlimart, California where they started farming table grapes. Ina

had a very close knit group of Croatian ladies that she bonded with and became lifelong

friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and playing bingo, but most of all she adored

her husband and three boys. Ina loved traveling with her husband Vincent and making

beautiful memories; they especially loved to go back to their home country Croatia.

One of Ina’s greatest passions was listening to the music of Engelbert Humperdinck, in

fact, her sons accompanied her to many concerts; this was such a thrill for her. In

addition, she loved Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Tom Jones. Her love for classic

movies was displayed on a daily basis, it might be Casablanca, Titanic, The Sound of

Music or Anchors Aweigh. She was also a soap opera enthusiast. Ina’s memory was

sharp all the way to the end. In her later years, she loved recounting stories of her life

whether it be with cousins, friends or inspiring the next generation. She will be

remembered for her light & positivity, and her warmth touched the hearts of many. Ina

was preceded in death by her husband Vincent, and son George Zaninovich. She is

survived by her loving sons Al Zaninovich, Nick Zaninovich (Jenifer), her brother John

Burich, grandchildren Kara Zaninovich, Jewelee Zaninovich, and Andre Zaninovich, and

three very special people, Conrad Winkler, Calvin Winkler, and Remington Leonard, as

well as four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Wake to follow at

Delano Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers please make a donation In memory of Ina Zaninovich to the American Slavonic Social Club in Delano.

A visitation for Ina will be held Monday, September 30, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Church, 916 Lexington St., Delano, CA 93215. A rosary will occur Monday, September 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM, 916 Lexington St., Delano, CA 93215. A mass of christian burial will occur Monday, September 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 916 Lexington St., Delano, CA 93215. A committal service will occur Monday, September 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at North Kern Cemetery District, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA 93215.

Serving as pallbearers are Damian Zaninovich, Marko Scott Zaninovich, Andre Zaninovich, Nick Burich, Michael Vargas, Steve Pavich.

Honorary pallbearers are Andy V. Zaninovich, George Zaninovich, Jack Dulcich, Peter Dulcich and Genaro Padron Jr..

Services entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Delano, a Dignity Memorial provider.