On April 16, 2017, Maria Stepien passed away at the age of 93 years. Maria is survived by her six sons, Richard (Maryann), Edward (Shirley), Mike (Brenda), Henry (Shannon), John (Sandra) and Joe (Daryn); twenty grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; niece, Josephine (Tad) Krzyzak, and family. Maria was predeceased by her husband, Walter; and daughter-in-law, Wendy. Thank you to the nursing staff at Shepherd’s Care for their care and compassion. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 11485 – 106 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, #1502 College Plaza, 8215 – 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8.