It is with great sadness we announce that on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 08:00 AM, Mary Rathgeber of Roblin, Manitoba and formerly of MacNutt, Saskatchewan, passed away at the age of 103 years.

Mary is survived by: her daughter Irene (Edwin) Haberstock of Sherwood Park, Alberta, five grandchildren; Douglas (Leanne) Haberstock of Sherwood Park, Twyla Fortier of Edmonton, Alberta, Tamra (Durrand) Fritz of Pangman, Saskatchewan, Jeffrey (Alice) Rathgeber of Brisbane, Australia and Stacey Rathgeber of Calgary, Alberta, eight great-grandchildren; Rachel, Matthew and Daniel Haberstock, Stephan and Madelaine Fortier, Benjamin Collins, Andrianna and Zoe Rathgeber and Sivanna Rathgeber. Mary is also survived by one great-great grandchild; Brandon Collins.

Mary was predeceased by: her husband George Rathgeber on November 1, 1970 one son; Lorne Rathgeber on January 8, 2001, three brothers; William (Bill) Markosky, Mike Markosky and George Markosky, one sister; Dora (Dot) Andrews and two nephews Gerald (Gerry) Markosky and Garnet Markosky.

Mary’s Funeral Service was held Monday, September 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM, from the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin, with Pastor Robert Hasselstrom officiating. The organist, Mrs. Debbie Funk led the congregation in singing the hymns; “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”, “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “Saviour Again To Thy Dear Name We Raise”. Honourary Casket Bearers were Bob and Bradley Markosky, and Arthur Haberstock. Casket Bearers were Delmer Markosky, Ken Markosky, Bob Cross, Ronald Andrews, Delmer Kitch and Art Ludwig.

Following the Interment at Zorra Gartmore Evergreen Cemetery, a reception was held in the lower hall of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.

The Rathgeber family wishes to thank all the staff at the Roblin Crocus Court Personal Care Home for their exceptional professional care and compassion in providing comfort and companionship during Mary’s stay there as well as many family and friends for their many visits. Mary will be remembered for her love of gardening and her talents in making quilts and entertaining in her home.

SOMEWHERE

Somewhere beyond the sunsets end

The skies are bright and fair

No shadows dim, no darkness falls

The land is peaceful there

Someone with the power to heal

To guide and understand

Is waiting there to claim our fears

And take us by the hand

So when a dear one heeds the call

Our hearts should be at rest

For there beyond the rainbow end

A loving God knows best

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