Damir Bogdanic - 1974

Damir Bogdanic passed away on November 5, 2010 after a short battle with cancer. He was 61. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Pace-Bogdanic, his daughter in Zurich, Switzerland, Annina Walser, his mother in Pula, Croatia, Ana Bogdanic, his two step-sons, Jeffrey and Jimmy Pace, five grandchildren and many friends and colleagues around the world.

For the last 10 years, Damir was owner and operator of Sterling Vacations, an online cruise/tour wholesaler. Previously, he and his wife, Rose, owned and operated Pace Travel, Inc. of Austin for 27 years.

Damir spent his life in the tour and cruise business. His studies began at the University of Zagreb and include degrees in Marketing and Tourism from Centre International de Glion, Switzerland. Fluent in seven languages, he spent his life in tourism first in native Croatia, then for 16 years in Switzerland, before taking a position with a prominent U.S. company and moving to America in 1984. He proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1991 but never forgot his roots or lost his charming accent.

Damir had a passion for life, great food, friends and family, as well as sailing. A memorial service to celebrate his uniqueness, will be held on Friday, November 12 at 11:00 AM at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Any questions contact:

Rose Pace-Bogdanic

512-346-9412

Cell 512-576-6428

5213 Doe Valley Lane

Austin TX 78759