Mrs. Maria Marinka Makovec
elevated j5zwV June 12, 1937 – September 29, 2022
elevated j5zwV Maria Marinka Makovec nee Mlacnik. Born in the village of Luce, Slovenia on June 12, 1937; passed away peacefully at home in Toronto, Canada on September 29, 2022, in her 86th, year.
elevated j5zwV As one of five poetic and musical children born to Anton Mlacnik and Angela Nadlucnik, she was the sole member of her family to migrate to Canada in 1957 trekking over the Karavankas mountains. With an independent spirit, strong determination, and a dream, she built a future with her surviving husband of 65 years, Franjo Makovec. Both Marinka and Franjo independently fled their hometowns in the former Yugoslavia and first met sharing bread through a fence while in a refugee work camp in Klagenfurt, Austria.
elevated j5zwV Marinka was a hardworking, resourceful person who created a family home with an immaculate garden that was always filled with the laughter and play of her young children and their many friends. As a mother, she devoted numerous years of remarkable support to her predeceased daughter Irenca, who struggled with multiple sclerosis. Marinka’s spirit will continue to inspire her surviving children, Milan and Danica (and Paul), on their journey. She will forever be recognized in the faces of her grandchildren, Krysia, Kalila, Ayanna, and Julia, and her great-grandchildren, Cole and Maya.
elevated j5zwV With gratitude and love: to her family in Slovenia, especially her surviving sister Paula Robnik and predeceased brothers Tonce, Ivo, and Joze, and her many cousins, nephews, and nieces; and to all family and friends in Toronto and elsewhere.
elevated j5zwV Cremation in Toronto Canada followed by a journey back to Luce, Slovenia with her children, where a Catholic funeral mass will take place at the Church of St. Lawrence, followed by entombment. Online condolences are appreciated and we ask for prayers for all who suffer dementia and all who devote themselves to offering care and support to the elderly and infirm.
Dear Denise, Milan and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of
Marinka. We pray for your Dad. We send our condolences to you, Paul, your beautiful children and the grandchildren. It was an honor to know your Mom. We spent many happy times in her company
She was a very kind and warm lady. Marinka always made us feel special. May she now be in the warm embrace of our Lord, holding Irene again. Love, Michael + Katherine
Thanks so much Michael and Katherine for the comforting words and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the Makovec Family on behalf on the Preudhomme family, especially to our dear friend Denise and her husband Paul. We met over 10 years ago when our children Ayanna and Aidan were speedskating together and our families formed a lasting and special friendship. Our thoughts and love are with you at this very difficult time.
With gratitude for great friends who make times like this easier to cope. Thanks to our Preudhomme pals!
Rest In Peace Marinka!
My love and deepest
sympathy to your family.
Pearl
My dearest other mother. Thank you for all the prayers and support. With all my appreciation for your immense kindness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincere condolences.
Aunt Marie and Uncle Vince.
Thanks Marie and Vince. Been a tough few days and weeks. Appreciate the condolences.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that your beautiful mother is resting in peace with the Lord.
Our deepest condolences and love to you Denise, to Milan, to your dad and to all of your family here and abroad. Marinka will be missed and I agree that she had a wonderful warmth about her. May she rest in peace. Sending love and sympathy from our family to yours.
Denise, Paul and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom. The loss of a loved one is never easy especially as Mom’s are special but they live on in your memories and the smiles of all her beautiful children and grand children!
Dear Denise, Paul, Kalila, Ayanna, Franjo, Milan and Family,
We are so sorry at the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother! We remember Marinka for her beautiful smile and warm conversations on the few times we had the pleasure of a family gathering. Such a lovely lady! May she Rest In Peace!
Sending you our Love , prayers and sympathy from our Family to yours.