Ludwig Joseph Margetak

LUDWIG  MARGETAK

(1930-2017)

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ludwig Joseph Margetak who was called to be with Lord on December 26, 2017 at his recent residence in Calgary at the age of 87 years.

   Born on April 17, 1930 in Blairmore, Alberta to parents, Joseph and Veronica Margetak, Lud was raised with a respect for our Lord, the appreciation of family and the dedication to community and country.  His early years were spent riding his horse around Blairmore, playing sports, and teasing his big sister!  At one of the popular Friday night dances, his heart was stolen by a lovely and graceful lady, Mary Robertson of Michel, whom later became his beloved wife on September 12, 1953.  They were further blessed with a family of their own.  Following High School, he attended Mount Royal College in Calgary, returning to Blairmore where he gained employment at Alberta Forestry Services as office manager and then as manager of R& R Lumber.

   Lud enlisted in the Canadian Army Reserve and was awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant, overseeing the Blairmore regiment.   His sense of duty compelled him into town politics and he served as mayor of the town of Frank for ten years; he was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Blairmore Curling Club and a Trustee for the Crowsnest Pass School Board.  He had many hobbies and interests including gardening, woodworking, watching sports on TV, especially ‘his’ Flames and ‘his’ BlueJays, tinkering in the garage and for some odd reason, he enjoyed shoveling snow.  Lud also loved to travel and trips to Disneyland, Cyprus, Palm Springs, Hawaii, Las Vegas and his father’s village in Slovakia gave him great joy.  His greatest passions were for his faith and family – he was a member of the Knights of Columbus in the Catholic Church and above all else, he was a loving husband, a devoted father, grandfather and friend.  His life was filled with laughter, often at his own antics, service for others, sacrifice for his family and loyalty to God and country.  He was our inspiration and will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.

   He is survived by his children, Leslie (Krys) of Golden, Linda of Calgary and Jamie (Lesley) of Frank; his grandchildren, Candace of Montreal, Veronica of Calgary, Michael of Calgary, Colter of Lethbridge, Thomas of Calgary, Lindsay (Rob) of Winnipeg and Jamie (Kat) of Vancouver Island; his nieces, nephews and extended family as well as the many friends he made throughout his lifetime.  He was predeceased by his cherished wife, Mary, on Dec. 9, 2003; his sister, Agnes Balog, on May 29, 2017 and his parents, Joseph and Veronica.

   The Memorial Mass celebrating Lud’s life will be on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Blairmore with Fr. Ben Marino as Celebrant.  Interment to occur in the spring. 

   Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.com.  Donations may be directed to the Holy Trinity Church Building Fund, Box 1410, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0 or for a memorial bench in the Frank Park, (cheques payable to: Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass, c/o Memorial Bench Prog., PO Box 600, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0).

Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

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