Beloved wife of the late Jura Jakšić. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Drago Petrina. Loving Baka (grandmother) of Maryanne (Robert) Ban, Joanne (Daniel) Mus and George (Anne-Marie) Petrina. Adored Stara Baka (great-grandmother) of Madison & Jacob Ban, Adina Mus and Oliver & Roman Petrina. Dearest sister of the late Ljuba Milčić, the late Dragan Maraković, the late Kata Pekić, the late Janko Maraković, Zora Brnardić and Barka Milčić. Mara will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Croatia and Canada. Mara was an avid cook, baker and gardener and will fondly be remembered for her Štrudle, Orehnjača, palačinke and kifle. Mara had a big heart and always put others before herself. She was happiest when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were around, spoiling them with much love and preparing them their favourite foods & desserts. Our family would like to express deep gratitude to the PSW’s and RN care team at Heritage Green Nursing Home who provided gracious support, brightened each day and made a difference in Mara’s life over the past 4 years.
Visitation will be held at Markey Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King St. East on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 3:00-5:00 pm and 6:00-9:00 pm. Vigil prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral mass will be offered at Holy Cross Croatian Church on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 9:00 am. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery. In kindness, donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Holy Cross Croatian Church would be appreciated by the family.
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