Martha MacRae passed away peacefully in the Lethbridge Extendicare Fairmont on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the age of 96 years. Her six years in the Extendicare were special due to the residents, staff and Dr. Smith. They will all miss her.

Martha is survived by her four children Marlene (Frank) Van Deurzen, Jean (Gerard) Van Deurzen, Betty MacRae, Dave (Michelle) MacRae; eight grandchildren Josh (Jen), Jeff (Whitney), Ben (Livia), Greg, Lyndsey (Jason), Nick, Ashley, Jennifer; twelve great-grandchildren Danielle, Brooke, Zac, Samuel, Thomas, Joanna, Madden, Keenan, Makenna, Madelin, Georgia, Brock; brother-in-law Bill Goward; her special friend Lucille Duke as well as many nieces nephews and their families.

Besides her loving husband of 39 years, Dave MacRae, Martha was also predeceased by her parents Marta and Emil Wackershauser; two brothers Art Wackershauser, Hans (Jeanette) Wackershauser; sister Anna (Henry) Schmiemann and sister-in-law Helene Goward.

Martha was born in Durlach, Germany. She immigrated with her family to Edmonton when she was four years old. Her life with Dave was full of many moves in Canada. Mom was so good at writing stories about herself and our family. She wrote “I’ve got a million memories and boxes of pictures.” She made a book and dedicated it to her family.

A private family graveside celebration of Martha’s life will be held at a later date.

 For those who wish, memorial donations in Martha’s name may be made to the Lethbridge Food Bank, 1016 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0C9.

 Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.