Peacefully passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on May 28, 2013 at the age of 81. Beloved wife and lifelong love of Stefan. Loving mother of Milena Essig (David), Stephen Kolar (Lori) and Loren Kolar (James Bullock). Cherished Ma of Jesse (Sarah) and Keith. Dear sister of Julka, Janes, Ana, Helena, Majda and Francka. She will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, and family and friends in Canada and Slovenia. Predeceased by her sisters Iva, Minka and her brother France. Special thanks to Helen and Alice from VON, her evening nurse Deborah, Alicia, the Juravinski Cancer Centre and Father Drago for their compassionate care. Visitation at MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Thursday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with Vigil Prayers at 3:30pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Slovenian Roman Catholic Church, 125 Centennial Parkway, on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11am. Interment Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery. Donations to the VON would be greatly appreciated.