Vera Makovskis passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020 a month after her 105th birthday at Kristus Darzs Latvian Home (Christ’s Garden in Woodbridge). She had lived through a lot of change during her life as an orphan when she was 4, her second son Raitis passing before the age of 2, her life partner Antons passing almost 30 years ago, two world wars and a number of regional wars, the dawn of automobiles, air and space flight, the ever changing digital age and, most recently, the pandemic. In recent years, she spent a lot of time gardening with her dogs Bingo and Lovely. She is survived by her son Aldis, daughter-in-law Pat, grandchildren Adrianne and Stefan, great grandchildren Jules, Major, and Jianka, step children Steve and step daughters-in-law Julia and Andrea, step son Barry, granddaughters Rachel and Natalie, Baiba and Allan, Nancy and Wayne, and her friendly and caring neighbours in Etobicoke. Gratitude is extended to all the staff at Kristus Darzs where she was well looked after during her last four years. Her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held for immediate family at Yorke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Kristus Darzs Latvian Home or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca