Eveline Merkowsky
1932 ~ 2020

Eveline passed away on April 24, with her daughter Lorene at her side, and in the thoughts of her family during these extraordinary times. Eveline was born in Nipawin, on April 8, 1932 to Lorene and Cyril Thomas.

Eveline is survived by her son, Alan (Jennifer) Merkowsky and their children, Kaitlin and Cameron; her daughter, Lorene (Gordon) Stewart and their children, Braydon (Veronica), Lainie, Shelby (Jim) and Kelsey (Charlie); her special aunt, Ellen Ward; her very close sister-in-law, Lois Thomas; her sister-in-law, Louise Thomas; her great-grandchildren, Ellie and Bexley; and many nieces and nephews.

Eveline is predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Herman Merkowsky; her parents, Lorene and Cyril Thomas; her brothers, Leonard and Cyril; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Regina and Alexander Merkowsky; and grandson, Nicholas.

Mom was a member of the Royal Purple in Prince Albert. She enjoyed curling and especially golfing. Mom spent many summers with her family and many friends at the cabin at Waskesiu. Eve and Herm were known for their hospitality at the cabin and the quality of their milkshakes. Eve also enjoyed bridge and played with her bridge partners at least once a week. Eve also worked for the Prince Albert Catholic School System for over 20 years as a secretary starting at Our Lady of Providence School, then Monsignor Boucher Junior High School and finally at the new Saint Michael Community School when it opened.

The Memorial Service for Eveline will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at River Park Funeral Home, 301 River Street West, Prince Albert, SK, with Rev. Rocque Concepcion officiating. Interment to follow at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. Family and friends unable to attend the service may view it online at http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/16444 . Online condolences may be left at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/riverpark/obituaries/eveline-merkowsky/71781 . Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Funeral Home, (306) 764-2727, Don Moriarty, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2020-04-24
• Location : Prince Albert, SK