Cecile Merkowsky
Posted Jun 11, 2013 | 5:54 PM
CÉCILE MERKOWSKY
(née St. Pierre)
Marie Josephine Cécile Merkowsky of Prince Albert, SK passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013 with family by her side at 91 years of age. Cécile is survived by her loving family: her seven children Armand (Louise) Merkowsky; Suzanne (Charlie) Demontarnal, AnnaLou (Mervyn) Brown, Dorothy (Lynden) Zwingli, Alex “Dixie” Merkowsky, Shirley (David) Porter and Camille (Calvin) Klimek; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; her brother Roger (Kathleen) St. Pierre; her sister Sister Thérèse St. Pierre of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary; her brother-in-law Herman (Eveline) Merkowsky; her sisters-in-law Clare St. Pierre, Madaline Merkowsky, Dorothy Merkowsky, Gabe Merkowsky as well as nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years Joe Merkowsky; her grandson Shilo Klimek; her parents; her parents-in-law; her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Cécile was born on March 20, 1922 in Prud’homme, SK. Mom loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening and her favorite flower was the calalilly. She was a great Mom always putting our needs before her own. We will miss you Mom. Rest in Peace. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 from River Park Memorial Chapel. Roger St. Pierre will officiate. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14 from Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1401 – 4 Avenue West by Father Maurice Fiolleau. Interment will take place in the Garden of Gethsemane, Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. It is the family’s request that those wishing to place memorials may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family and friends may view the obituary and sign the guest book at www.riverparkfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wayne Timoffee, Funeral Director
- Date : 2013-06-08 06:00:00
- Location : Prince Albert, SK