Marija Starešina (nee Veselić) in her 101st year passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 at Nicola Lodge Retirement Home, Port Coquitlam, BC. She was born on November 8, 1923 in Veselić Selo, Ribnik, Croatia.
Predeceased by her Husband, Ivan, of 41 years and her daughter, Ann Antolcic. Loving mother of Steve (Claudette) of Moncton, and Marilyn (Late Tony Ante Kalic) of Burnaby. Loving Mother-in-Law of Frank Antolcic. Cherished Grandmother of Carol (Ante) Paulic, Susan Staresina, Nancy (Robert) Scagtione, Sheri (Mario) Mainella, Frank Antolcic Jr., Susie (Erkan) Esgin, Ashley (Lance) Rudek, and Jonathan Kalic as well as her 15 great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered by many nieces and nephews in BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. Mara came to Canada in 1955 and they became valued members of the Croatian National Home in Hamilton. She worked as a factory worker as a Lead Hand until her retirement.
Marija helped Marilyn raise Ashley and Jonathan after the huge loss of Tony, and they moved to BC to be closer to her Daughter and Son. Mara enjoyed baking and taking care of all her Grandchildren in the Burnaby area. In 2018, she moved to Oliver, BC. (in the Okaganan) to live with Steve. She enjoyed weekly visits to his Art Gallery in Osoyoos as well as extended visits from Marilyn and families.
The Family would like to thank Nicola Lodge Retirement Home, Belcarra Unit, in Port Coquitlam for their excellent care.
The Family is honoured that she lived 100 years and beyond as well as receiving celebratory letters from the Prime Minister, Governor General, and King Charles, The Kalic and Antolcic Families will have a Mass in honour of their Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother in Vancouver on Saturday January 6, 2024 followed by a dinner.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Holy Cross Croatian Church or The Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada.
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