Dragica "Dorothy" Ristich was born in Selo Odri, Jugoslavija on April 11, 1948. She passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024 in the loving embrace of her entire family.

She was a devoted and loving wife to Zivko "John" Ristich and a kind, nurturing, loving mother to her three children Sandy "Slavica" Rowe, Suzana Ristich and Slavko Ristich. "Babi" cherished her four granchildren, Renee Rowe, Lucas Rowe, Dejan Ristich and Maja Ristich. She was the daughter of Stevan Stefanovich and Danica (Ilic) Stefanovich. She was often referred to as "Stevanoa Cerka" (Stevan's Daughter) because like him, she could be as tough as nails, yet as warm and gentle as a cup of cocoa. She was the sister to Zivko Stefanovski and Katica Zarkov.

She will be remembered as a kind, compassionate, generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her acts and deeds of kindness will allow her memory to live eternal.

"Go with God, sweet mother".