n Sunday, July 27, 2008; the beloved wife of Juan Carlos Macal; mother of Carla Macal; daughter of Jose and Rosa Elena Mardones; sister of Lisa and Armandina Mardones. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends in Chile. Relatives and friends are invited to Maria's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 2 to 8:30 pm with services at 4:00pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.