MARTHA MERKL

1912 - 2004

Mrs. Martha Merkl, beloved wife of the late Mr. Laurence Merkl Sr., passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre in Lethbridge on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at the age of 92 years.  
Martha was born on June 26, 1912 in Sokolovac, Croatia to George Horvath and Elizabeth Belec.  She married Laurence Merkl on May 4, 1931. In March of 1938 she immigrated to Canada with her husband and three children Steve, Godfred and Elizabeth. They settled in Taber and farmed east of Taber until they retired in 1972 and moved into town. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and cooking for her family. Martha has resided at St. Michael's Health Centre since August of 2002. She will be sadly missed by her family.  
She was predeceased by her son Steve on April 21, 1963 and her husband Laurence on June 22, 1977.  
Martha is survived by her eleven children; Godfred (Ann) Merkl of Taber, Elizabeth Merkl of Lethbridge, Teresa Seiller of Lethbridge, Mary (Don) Bell of Edmonton, Irene Fuzey of Lethbridge, Lawrence Merkl of Taber, Martha (Rick) Ervin of Lethbridge, Joe Merkl of Edmonton, Rose Merkl of Lethbridge, Frank (Margo) Merkl of Medicine Hat and George Merkl of Edmonton; a sister Mary (Leonard) Mauser of Kitchner, Ontario, a brother John (Elizabeth) Horvath of Germany; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a dear friend Sarah (Nicky) Nicholson of Taber.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.  
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009-48 Ave., Taber on Thursday, December 16 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Father Mariusz Sztuk SDS celebrant.  Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.  
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Martha's name may be made to the charity of one's choice.