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Mirjana Puhar

1995 - 2015

BORN

1995

DIED

2015

Mirjana Puhar Obituary

Mirjana Puhar, 19, a Serbian war refugee who competed on "America's Next Top Model" in 2014, died in a triple homicide on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born in Serbia in 1995, Puhar fled the Kosovo War with her family when she was only five years old. They eventually settled in North Carolina and she began modeling at the age of 12.

She was featured on the 21st season of The CW's reality show "America's Next Top Model" and was eliminated from the competition in the 10th episode.

The other victims included Puhar's boyfriend, Jonathan Alvarado, as well as a 21-year-old named Jusmar Isiah Gonzaga-Garcia.
Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Fif Henderson

February 16, 2020

Just had u on my mine Fay #TeamUs love u

Starbella Yzekian

July 27, 2018

Happy birthday superstar. Words cant explain how much you are missed. You taught me how to be fearless and now life seems darker without you. Not a day or year goes by that I wont let you know how much I love you and thank God for blessing me with your beautiful soul. I miss your energy, your spirit and your voice. I know you are up there in heaven celebrating dancing and singing like you always did. Watch over me always. I love you and you will forever live on.

Pamela Oleck

April 12, 2018

RIP

Sanja Radiskovic

February 22, 2018

Budi blagoslovljena

Cristy Smith

June 16, 2017

You were absolutely beautiful inside and out..I know u will continue to shine thru all that knew you!!! I loved your fiery personality on ANTM, u remind me of myself when I was your age so much...I understood you well, we come off as tough when we are actually the most soft hearted but due to society we keep that wall up and dont feel deserving...for a reason..I understand that reason..God Bless all that knew you, rip

Louis Henderson

May 29, 2017

When I first saw you on ANTM, I was blown away by your beauty. I cound not wait for the next espisode to see you again. when I heard that you were killed I went into a deep depression. So young to have this happen to you. I wish I knew where you are buried so that I can atleast visit. I have been seraching on the internet with no sucess. R.I.P sweet angel. One of GOD beautiful creation.

Elijah Henderson

January 27, 2016

MJ I love you so much God Bless your soul

Dionte Richardson

November 25, 2015

Thank you for sharing every part of your life with us I know that you are looking Down and smiling from the beautiful havens I miss you so much your legacy will continue shining through us each passing day

Carlos

November 14, 2015

ao mi je zbog vaeg gubitka. Nadam se da moete pronai utjehu u ovom stihu. Otkrivenje 21: 3-5

Jessica Perrot

September 19, 2015

HMay Mirjana rest in peace. She was too young to die, it broke my heart so bad. Our prayers goes to her family

kainat tahir

August 16, 2015

This show is now playing in our country and she was my favourite.i just try to find her on instagram and found she's dead.its so much shocking and heart breaking news .My Allah she rest in peace.

I hated my smile but she made me!

Elizabeth Matthews

May 4, 2015

You brought out the best in Me! You Gave me confidence. Shine bright Mirjana! Rest in perfect peace..

Jazzy

April 11, 2015

God has you in good hands now, rip baby girlā¤

Lena Williams

April 6, 2015

Rest in peace, sweet princess.

L C

April 2, 2015

Loved Mirjana on ANTM. So much potential. Rest in peace beautiful girl until he calls you. John 5:28

Nijera

March 28, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mirjana. Like many other's I too was a fan of ANTM. It saddens me to see such a beautiful spirit taken away at such a young age. May she rest in peace.

March 26, 2015

May the God of comfort, comfort you during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace Mirjana

Paula

March 19, 2015

I didn't know her but her spirit shone through and inspired me while she appeared on ANTM. Mirjana seemed beautiful inside & out. Prayers & condolences to the family and friends for the tragic loss.

Omar Lopez

March 18, 2015

Wow when my wife told me that morning i couldnt believe it. Then i saw it on the news, still hard to believe you are no longer with us. Taken at such a young age, and with a promising future ahead. May God give your loved ones strength and hopefully peace some day. Rest in Paradise girl.

Francine c

March 16, 2015

RIP

Tracy

March 14, 2015

I've been a fan of ANTM since season 1. And after hearing the news of Mirijana passing, I was in total shock. I didn't know her personally, my heart and continued prayers goes out to her family. RIP

REGINA CONNOR

March 10, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CONTINUE TO CARRY ON,MIRJANA WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN ESPECIALLY ON ANTM I LOVED WATCHING HERE AND WAS SAD WHEN SHE WAS GONE,BUT SHE IS NOW A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL WATCHING OVER ALL HER LOVED ONES,WHO SHE WAS TAKEN TOO FAST SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT MODEL AND ALSO A ACTRESS.STAY STRONG TOO ALL THE FAMILIES THAT LOST SOMEONE THEY ARE ALL ANGELS NOW IN GOD'S KINGDOM SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN AND WE TRY TO UNDERSTAND BUT GOD ALWAYS HAVE PLANS FOR US.MY SISTER WAS KILLED SO I KNOW THE FEELING BUT WITH TIME AND ALWAYS THE MEMORIES THAT WE ALL SHARED THEY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND SOULS UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN GOD'S KINGDOM.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND STAY STRONG SHE IS SMILING DOWN ON ALL OF YOU AND WATCHING ,WHEN YOU FEEL A WARM BREEZE THAT IS MIRJANA LETTING YOU KNOW SHE IS ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE AND WITH YOU ALWAYS STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND AGAIN I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

REGINA CONNOR

March 10, 2015

I saw you on ANTM cycle 21 and you was a beautiful young woman may god bless your family,you are now a angel looking over every one you left behind so soon.RIP,taken too soon.REGINA CONNOR[LONG ISLAND NY.

March 10, 2015

My sincere sympathy to the family of Mirjana and the familes of the other victims. I can feel the hurt and the anguish. Stay strong and remember the good times, memories are priceless. May God bless and comfort you during this dark and tragic time. Gone but never ever forgotten to her family or the public who loved Mirjana.
Linda (Indiana)

Tracy Winston

March 8, 2015

She was my favorite on ANTM. For some reason after her passing, I couldn't stop thinking of her. I was just in shock for a week. My heart and prayer go out to her loved ones, including Denzel who I know is heart broken and wrote a beautiful tribute on his Instagram page.

Lauren

March 4, 2015

she was my favorite on Americas Next Top Model I loved her so much. rest in peace Mirjana God bless your family I will pray for your family.

Michelle Costley

March 4, 2015

Rip you've finally gained your wings .... An true angel

Rina Curulli

March 3, 2015

RIP Marjana, a real tragedy, my thoughts and prayers for the family. A beautiful girl taken far to early, now in gods care, xxoo

Kella Boatner

March 2, 2015

This beautiful girl was in my science class at Queen's Grant High School. We had many conversations during which Mirjana revealed to me that she was a deep thinker. She spoke of her great love for her family and her religion. She was an intelligent and caring girl, wise beyond her years.

March 2, 2015

Know that the hearer of prayer will comfort and strengthen you. Trust in him at all times .... Pour out your hearts before him. God is a refuge for us. Psalms 62:8.

Francesca Epps

March 2, 2015

R.I.P.

March 1, 2015

My heart aches for the family; my prayers and thoughts are with you all. I really feel your grief; Mirjana was my tv (reality) favorite. So Sad! I cry inside.

March 1, 2015

Dear Family and Friends of Mirjana,
I am so sorry for our tragic loss of Mirjana. I knew her as an elementary student, and she was a sweet, intelligent child. I remember her as a thoughtful little girl. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Harrison

March 1, 2015

God be with the family of this beautiful young lady, her boyfriend, & their friend! What a horrible tragedy! God will be the final judge. Deepest sympathy & condolences to all! What a shame! Christmas Carol

Vee Dj

March 1, 2015

Rest In Peace, Mirjana. We will miss you :(

Omerspahic, Family

February 28, 2015

As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Mirjana. She touched the hearts of many people in the congregation by way of her smile. She will be truly missed.

Naa O.

February 28, 2015

I am so sorry about your loss. I pray that the dear God will grant you and the family the strength and solace to see you through in this time of mourning and bereavement.

Elizabeth

February 28, 2015

My deepest sympathy for the family. So very sorry for your loss.May the God who gives peace be with the family...Jeremiah 29:11,12

February 28, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 28, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, may the God of peace be with you during this difficult time. God's Kingdom will reunite us with our loved ones again.

Gail Yarbough

February 28, 2015

To the Purhar Family. My prayers and condolences goes out to you.

February 28, 2015

To the entire Puhar family, our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you all during this most difficult time.

February 27, 2015

My sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the Family of
Ms. Mirjana Puhar. May you find comfort from this poem: Keep my memory with you. You see memories never die. I will be there with you . When you look across the sky, I will be there in the clouds. In the birds that fill the air. In the beauty of a fragrant rose. You will find my memory there. You will feel me in the Tenderness of a tiny baby's touch. You will hear me if you listen, in the twilight's Gentle hush. When your hearts are heavy. and you feel that you are alone, just reach down deep inside of you, for your heart is now my home. I will always be with you. I will never go away. For I will live on in your hearts, forever and a day. I will never be gone from you because I will always be a part of you alive within your hearts forever and always. I miss you and will always love you."

Lody M

February 27, 2015

Rest in peace love

February 27, 2015

May the all wise and knowing Father of true peace and tender mercy grant your family a calm and firm heart giving everlasting comfort and hope in His promises for the very near future
Baltimore

February 27, 2015

SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO PUHAR FAMILY: MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT OUR LOVING GOD,DOES NOT WANT US SUFFER THE LOSS OF LOSING OUR CHILDREN. HE HAS HELPED GRIEVING PARENTS TO FIND COMFORT WHEN LOSING A CHILD AND HE WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU. 1 KINGS 17:17-24. SINCERELY, B.H. INDY

Jeannie

February 27, 2015

Mirjana's Family and Friends,
May Jehovah bless you and safeguard you.May Jehovah make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you.May Jehovah lift up his face toward you and grant you peace." Numbers 6:24,25,26
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

LMM

February 27, 2015

O for a day to walk again slow through the forest deep O for the time to talk again before I go to sleep O for the warmth of summer sun the chill of winters eve O for the chance to sing my song once more before I leave O for scent of autumn air brisk clean and cold O for the chance to travel where the seas are blue and bold O for the prayer I never prayed O for the kiss I never kissed and O for the chance to sing my song once more while yet I am missed cry of bird & wail of wind word unspoken sin unsinned a night to dance a hill to climb the chance to sing while there is time O for the taste of meat ale to linger on my tongue O for the sight of hill of dale and faces that are young O for the hand of one I love the time to bloom and grow and O for the chance to sing my song once more before I go.

May the peace of God be with you all now and forever.

Brenda

February 27, 2015

With deepest sympathy, I am wishing the family of Mirjana Puhar peace and the comfort that only the God of all comfort can provide so abundantly during this difficult time. Most of all, persevere in prayer and find joy in cherished memories.

Johnson

February 27, 2015

My condolences for your loss. May the God of comfort continue to bring you comfort in this time of distress.

February 27, 2015

I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with this family during this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)

J S

February 27, 2015

What a tragedy. I am keeping the family in my prayers

simon obiero

February 27, 2015

RIP

J W

February 26, 2015

My condolences to the family and friends of Mirjana Puhar during this difficult time. May the "God of all comfort" bring peace to you all.

February 26, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you rely on the God of comfort and all your beautiful memories to get you through your time of sorrow.

E Harris

February 26, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy may the God of Loyal Love comfort the family during your time of sorrow.Psalm145:8,14

Jolie G

February 26, 2015

My condolences, we all look forward to the day John 5:25 will come true for all the ones we loved and lost

February 26, 2015

Trust in God, prayer is very comforting.

Jane A (WBM)

February 26, 2015

Prayers for strength and comfort as you mourn.

Mj

February 26, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences. During this difficult time, you can gain strength by drawing close to God in prayer. Give him your burdens and he will sustain you --Psalms 55:22.

mary miller

February 26, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May it help you and your family to know that Psalms 146:5 read: Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper. Whose hope is in his God. This may sound strange to be happy after such a terrible crime and losing your loved one but you will be happy when God bring back to life your loved one, healthy and alive, to enjoy life again and you enjoying her again. Please find some comfort and strength from this fact in you very difficult days aheaad.

February 26, 2015

Sincere condolences are offered to your family at this difficult time. May you find peace from loving memories of your beloved daughter Mirjana. May God with time relieve your sorrow. (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

Kelly Inspires

February 26, 2015

I watched her on ANTM and she was a young confident, firecracker with a promising career ahead in modelling and acting. So tragic for her family, who fled violence only to find it again in America. <3

Betty

February 26, 2015

I have loved you for a thousand years. you tube song

fara lannister

February 26, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. However keep in mind that the dead are all in God's memory. All those in the tombs will come out.

February 26, 2015

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Paulette

February 26, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthens you in this time of grief. 2 Corinth. 1:3,4.

February 26, 2015

My condolences to the families of these three young victims. May God give you the comfort you need to cope during this difficult time. 2Cor 1:4

February 26, 2015

REST IN PEACE.PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THE FAMILIES.

February 26, 2015

May God comfort you.

February 26, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. I pray your family finds comfort in God's promise.

G. Freeman

February 26, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Erica Alexander

February 26, 2015

My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keep in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15

Shelly Lawson

February 26, 2015

This is so very sad. RIP Mirjana:( my prayers to her family & friends at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to get through this. God bless

February 26, 2015

This is so saddening to hear. I'm so sorry for all of your losses. I pray that God comfort you during this tragic time,

February 26, 2015

My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort prove to be a stronghold and a refuge for the family (Psalm 18:2)

February 26, 2015

Let the God of all comfort and A promised hope, be with family and loved ones at this very sad time.

February 26, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God never intended for us to have to endure such difficult times. So rest assured that God will strengthen you and provide you with comfort. Ro. 15:4

Dianne

February 26, 2015

May the love and support of family and friends comfort you, and may God strengthen you to bear the loss of your beloved daughter

michelle plakas-kaiser

February 26, 2015

rip

Wright

February 25, 2015

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Ms Puhar.Our heart's are saddened, our prayers are with you. May your fond memories be a healing to you. Trust in Almighty God to strengthen and comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

February 25, 2015

To The Family of Mirjana Puhar:
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. I hope warm memories of her will help ease your pain. Always remember to rely on the God of all comfort who is able to heal your heavy hearts. (2Corin. 1:3) He is a source of strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Pearline T.

Gone Too Soon Beautiful Mirjana...

Camella Ford

February 25, 2015

Gone to soon,
May God bless you
and your family
in this time of sorrow.

RVS

February 25, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with the family and friends during this time of grief. She was so beatiful.

February 25, 2015

My condolences to the family on their loss of Mirjana. It's difficult to lose a loved; especially under these circumstances. May you draw closer to God and each other as you deal with this terrible tragedy.

yvonne Briggs

February 25, 2015

My condolence to Mirjana Puhar and her family. May GOD bless your family in this time of sorrow.

B Lucas

February 25, 2015

Young and opened to the world is the beautiful existence of heart, mind and a will to explore. In the journey of life we come to realize that not all things turn out the way we may want them to. Still in our thoughts we can bring out the good in a person in our memories of them. May God bless the family and friends of Marjana and all they do to comfort each other. My sincere condolence.

Ivy Timlin

February 25, 2015

Mirjana! Honestly I remember seeing you in casting and right away I was shocked by your beauty! You were crazy haha but that's what made you so special! I admire your ability to live life to the fullest each day and I hope to be able to do the same in your memory. I can't believe what has happened but I want you to know that I'll never stop thinking about you. Rest in peace mirjana thank you for being an amazing person in my life!

Sheila

February 25, 2015

So young. God bless you and all those who love you.

Janine

February 25, 2015

My heart hurts of this sad news in so many ways!
A beautiful young woman ! A life cut way too short. So so senseless !
My prayers go out to the family and friends !
God Bless you sweet heart

David

February 25, 2015

So beautiful, so young, so senseless. My prayers are with you and your family.

Eunice D.

February 25, 2015

My condolences go to Mirjana's family - what a tragic loss. May the God tender mercies provide comfort in these difficult moments.

Dwayne Bickham,Sr.

February 25, 2015

In God's care rest in peace

charise morgan

February 25, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 25, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of peace, mend the hearts
of the family during this difficult time.
~Psalm 23

trueblue bergus

February 25, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

bertha smith

February 25, 2015

Fly baby girl fly

February 25, 2015

Rest in peace. Condolences to the family.

Mary A Leon

February 25, 2015

So very young! I'm sorry you and your friends were taken from us so tragically, Mirjana. You are all together forever in Heaven and I'll see you all there one day...

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