It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear Rasti, our beloved grandpa, father and a husband.

Rasti was the one who ignited a true passion in us to start out LakeFinity project and “infected” us and our kids with remarkable world of fish.

Rasti was an extraordinary person — a gifted illustrator, passionate fisherman, and a true lover of the sea and lakes. His creativity knew no bounds, from oil painting and digital art to photography that captured the beauty of the world as he saw it.

He didn’t just share his passions — he passed them on. He taught us how to truly see — the shimmer of scales, the movement of water, a beautiful colorful dragonfly that sat on a leaf by the remote pond – you know, the quiet details others might miss.

With patience and joy, he showed us how to bring that beauty to life on paper, and later, how to transform it through digital art, blending tradition with modern creativity.

Whether teaching us how to draw the perfect curve of a fin, sharing his knowledge of fishing, or taking us on unforgettable sea trips, Rasti inspired curiosity, respect for nature, and a lifelong passion that we will carry forward.

He was always ready to help anyone in need and lived a life full of kindness, generosity, and purpose. His legacy lives on through the art he created, the knowledge he shared, and the love he gave so freely.

We always listened to his anecdotes from his crazy youth—like the time he went watermelon “bow hunting” off a hay barn, targeting a street seller stand stationed just below and the same seller trying to hunt the kids down.

And then there was the Yugoslav National Army Navy boat picking him up off Brioni, where he had been vacationing with his family, to attend catering for President Tito. Tito even gave him two Cuban cigars for his service. He had stories about former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, Italian president Pertini, and even about having a conversation with Sean Connery at the Golf Hotel in Bled… and we could go on and on.

Sadly, we won’t be able to hear those stories again. Rasti, we will miss you dearly.

In his honour we are issuing a coupon “LEGENDARY” (you enter it in the order checkout) for 5 EUR with each order of one of our 4 starter packs. Coupon is valid for one week – until Wednesday, May 13.