HALAJ, Branka - Passed away peacefully at William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke on December 28, 2009. Beloved mother of Diana and Dean Halaj, dearly loved sister of Nada Hilgenberg and dear friend of Ann and Irene Burt. She will always be remembered for her courage, sense of humour and the love she shared with her family and friends. Friends will be received at Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Avenue), Weston, on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Ward Chapel on Monday at 10 a.m. Cremation.