Maria is predeceased by her parents Dan and Anica, her brothers Antone, Radu, Nick, and George, and her sisters Helen Hostuic and (twin) Laura Bucerestean.
She’s lovingly remembered by her sisters Anne Munro and Eve Sargeant, her son Antone, her daughter-in-law Tina, their daughters Dela and Nicole, her great granddaughters Freyja, Runa and Theia, sister-in-law Phyllis Hanson, her beloved nieces and nephews, and the many lives she’s touched in her blessedly long life.
Maria was born April 1, 1924 on her family’s homestead near Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan. She attended school at the Elm Springs school house with her siblings, and then moved to Hamilton, Ontario to work in textile factories to assist in the war effort. She returned to Saskatchewan to provide hospice care for her parents. She often aided her brothers and sisters in caring for their families before starting her own when she brought her son Antone Collins into the world in October of 1964.
Maria valued spending time with her grandchildren, and often followed her son’s family on various postings for his career in the military. She danced, went for daily walks, and maintained a rich social life. Being born into a tight-knit community, Maria valued connection. Her warm and lively presence will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A Private Orthodox Funeral Service will be held at the Ascension Of Our Lord Orthodox Church, Elm Springs, SK. Officiating Priest - The Very Reverend Father Cosmin Vint; Cantor - Presbytera Mihaela; Cross Bearer – Tina Collins; Banner Bearers – Grayson Ciocia, Dawson Ciocia; Tribute – Dela; Pallbearers - Tony Collins, David Ciocia, Shane Ciocia, Nicole Collins, Lucas Richards, Eric Taylor. Interment followed at the Ascension Of Our Lord Orthodox Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Maria may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com for the Collins family. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
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