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Nicholas Rukavina Obituary
He was born on May 22, 1952 to Louis and Irma Rukavina and grew up in Mackay, Idaho.
He showed his strong will and rebellious nature at a young age but his spirit for
living was apparent in all he did.
In 1973 he married his true love, Irene Storer and they had one daughter, Sara, born
in 1986.
He attended the ISU Auto Upholstery program and was the owner of Top and Trim Auto
Upholstery in Pocatello, where Irene worked side by side with him until their retirement
a few years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Irene, Pocatello, daughter, Sara (Tom) Charlton and grandson
Tommy of Las Vegas; three brothers, Richard Rukavina of Richland, WA, Mike Rukavina,
Challis, and Father Steve Rukavina of Boise; three sisters, Mattie (Ken) Greene, Green
Valley, AZ, Mary (Frank) La Marca, Pocatello and Mala Rukavina of Pocatello. He was
preceded in death by his parents Louis and Irma.
A graveside service will be held at the Mt. McCaleb cemetery in Mackay, Idaho on
Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a lunch at the American Legion Hall.
Yes, he was a rebel and was not afraid to speak his mind. He loved rock and roll and I
think I hear him playing it now.
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Marla
June 13, 2024
Played bingo with Nick at the Senior Center. Very respectful of everyone. Missed him in our group with Steve and Shirley and others. Marla
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