It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Apollonia (Polly) Agnes Marcial on May 31, 2015 at Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre. Polly was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Americo in 2006 and beloved son, Douglas in 1953. She leaves behind and will be deeply missed by daughter, Joan (Lambert) of Saanichton, BC; son, Denis (Linda) of Cochrane, Alberta; grandsons, David (Lisa) and Scott, of Calgary; son Allan (Lori) and grandson Tristan of Okotoks; devoted niece Helen Wasnock of Blairmore; sisters-in-law, Jean Kubica of Claresholm and Eda Evans of Canmore; brother-in-law, Milo Marcial of Blairmore, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Polly was born in Bankhead, Alberta to Michael and Teresa Kubica and moved to Coleman with her family at the age of 2. Except for these few years and a short time during World War II, Polly spent her entire life in the Crowsnest Pass, where she met and married her beloved husband, Americo (Mike) Marcial in 1942. Polly was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and aunt and devoted parishioner of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, as well as a member of the CWL. After being introduced to the sport of golf by Americo, she became an avid golfer, and she spent some of the happiest days of her life at the Crowsnest Pass Golf Course, continuing to play into her 80s.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre, where Polly spent her last four years, for their excellent care and compassion.
The Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (13126, 21 Ave., Blairmore, AB) on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00 am with Fr. Ben Marino as Celebrant. The committal will occur at the New Blairmore Union Cemetery following the luncheon. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Building Fund (P. O. Box 1410, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0).
Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.
(403) 562-8555.