THERESA SEKURA

1904 - 1998

Theresa Sekura of Taber, beloved wife of the late John F. Sekura Sr., passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at the age of 94 years.
Theresa was born to Michael & Maria Merkl on March 22, 1904 in Sokolvak, Yugoslavia. She married John F. Sekura in 1923. In 1925, John immigrated to Canada in search of a better life for his family. Two years later Theresa with her first born child, Mary came to Canada and joined John. Together they had farmed in the Taber area up until retiring to the town of Taber in 1964. After John’s passing in 1978, Theresa remained in Taber residing at the Clearview Lodge and most recently the Taber Continuing Care facility. There was never a shortage of food at meal time as she enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Theresa spent much time tending to her garden and was especially fond of her children and grandchildren and watching them grow. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Theresa is survived by her children Mary (Alex) Bodie of Coaldale and John Jr. (Jolane) Sekura of Taber; nine grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and a great great grandson.
Besides her husband John F. Sekura Sr., she was predeceased by a daughter Catherine in 1955; four sisters and one brother.
Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, June 19, 1998 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend David Meadows Celebrant. Interment followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.