Maria (nee Calko) passed away October 29, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84 years.  Maria is survived by her loving husband Walter; children Terry (Janice), Richard (Shari); sister Anna; brother Joseph (Patricia); grandchildren Matthew, Kristine, David, Stuart; many nieces and nephews.  Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 1:30p.m. at Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel 219 – 6th  Street New Westminster, BC.  The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Acute Care Unit staff at Royal Columbian Hospital and Dr. Paletta; to the staff at St. Michael’s Hospice and Dr. Chapman; also to the Palliative Care Unit staff at Burnaby Hospital  and Dr. Germaine and Dr. Dublin for their loving care of Maria.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Charity of your choice is appreciated by the family.