Maria passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023 at the age of 83 in Vancouver, BC. She was reunited with her beloved husband Manuel. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Jose and Lano (Gwilanne), her much loved grandchildren Elizabeth and Nathan, her godchild and beloved niece Zelia Ventura, her husband Augie and her great nieces Elizabeth (Cameron) and Amanda (Chris). Mai will be forever remembered for her compassion, guidance and her deep love for family. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC. A Celebration of life will be held on May 20, 2023 at Kearney’s Funeral Home, 450 West 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC. Viewing 10 am, Service 11 am followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated for the Heart and Stroke Foundations, the Alzheimer’s Society of BC or St. Joseph’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC.