Martha Wojtowicz

Martha was born on December 2, 1932, to George and Elizabeth Gaetz in Turin, Alberta on a homestead farm. On June 9, 1956, she married the love of her life, Edward Wojtowicz, and they were blessed with three children: Denise (Tony), David (Victor) and Larry (Gina). Edward and Martha raised their family in Picture Butte, Alberta. She was an active member of the St. Catherine’s Parish C.W.L. and Secretary Treasurer for St. Catherine’s School. Afterwards, they moved to Lethbridge to enjoy their retirement years together.

Martha was very creative and enjoyed various hobbies such as rock painting. Her creativity and enthusiasm extended to decorating and dressing up for Halloween. She had a thirst for knowledge. As such, she was an avid reader and did extensive genealogy research in the ancestry of her family. She was active on social media and enjoyed staying connected with nieces, nephews, and friends. She and her husband, Edward, enjoyed gardening. Another favourite pastime she shared with her husband was solving crossword puzzles together. When the weekend New York Times puzzle came out, the page containing the puzzle was a fixture on the kitchen table until it was solved! Martha’s favourite summers were spent beachcombing on Galiano Island, where the family had a cottage.

Martha is survived by her children, grandchildren: Jennifer, Justin (Jocelyn), and Monica (Anthony); great-grandchildren: Tristan, Jaelyn, Janae, and Logan; brother Joe Gaetz; and sisters-in-law Helen (George) Dolbak, and Charlotte Wojtowicz; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; her parents George and Elizabeth Gaetz; four brothers: George, Andy, Peter, Tony; and five sisters: Mary, Barbara, Helen, Kay and Lena.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Martha’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Following the Funeral Mass, Martha will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.