MARTENS, Ruth

RUTH MARTENS 1940 – 2024 Mrs. Ruth Martens of Coaldale, beloved wife of Mr. David Martens, passed away at the Coaldale Health Centre on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 84 years.
Ruth was born in Swan River Manitoba on October 17, 1940, and lived in White Beach Saskatchewan, from there she moved to Coaldale. While in her teenage years Ruth got a job at Economy Corner in Coaldale which led to her working at Safeway. After some time at home with her children she decided she wanted a change of career and pursued health care. Ruth got a job at the Altenheim in Coaldale, from there she went to Southland Nursing Home in Lethbridge, and finally ending up at Coaldale Health Care Center Long Term Care where she retired at the age of 60. Ruth enjoyed her retirement until her health declined in 2018. Ruth has resided in the Coaldale Health Care Center Long Term Care until her passing.
Besides her loving husband Dave, Ruth is survived by her son Russell (Michelle) Martens, and daughter Amanda (Aaron) Wright. She was a very loving grandmother to Richard, Jandy (Kevin) Neufeld Raymond (Bailey Blanchette), Karley Wright and Samantha Wright. Ruth was also very fond of her great granddaughters Presley, Remi Neufelt, and Marley Martens.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents John and Katherine Rempe, daughter Brenda Martens, brother John Rempel and his wife Mathilde, as well as David’s siblings.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 17th St, Coaldale, Alberta, with Pastor Lil Thompson, officiating.
A private family Interment will be held.
We would like to thank Coaldale Health Care Center Long Term Care for taking such good care of Ruth.
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