It is with deep sadness we announce that Martin Alexander Merkosky passed away peacefully on the morning of April 24, 2013 at the age of 80 years old. Martin was born on February 27, 1933 in Burr, Saskatchewan and lived his earlier years in the nearby town of Humboldt, before moving to Kamloops, B.C. in 1969 where he lived the remainder of his life.

Martin is survived by his loving wife Doris and his four children Glenn (Jennifer) Merkosky, Doug (Melody) Merkosky, Sandra (John) Keyton and Carmen Moore, and his eleven grandchildren Brandon, Kyle, Riley and Jack Merkosky, Kirsty, Shane and Brandie Merkosky, Joshua Keyton, Kelsey, Nicholas and Jordan Moore and one great-grandchild Ryan Fisher.

Martin also leaves ten brothers and sisters behind. Agnes Chisma, Dave (Rose) Merkosky, Alice Syroteuk, Ray (Colleen) Merkosky, Madeline Stebbings, Margaret (Al) Schlosser, Edna (Vic) Pankratz, Clarence (Linda) Merkosky, Ken Merkosky and Clifford (Carole) Merkosky, as well as many more extended family and beloved friends.

Martin is predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Veronica Merkosky, his oldest brother Clem Merkosky and two sisters Mary and Linda Merkosky.

Martin had a passion for hockey and was an avid Kamloops Blazers season ticket holder for over 30 years. He loved fishing, golfing, walking and seeing the early morning skies. Above all else, his first love was for his family. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly and that gave him all he ever needed to be happy.

Prayers will be recited on Monday, April 29th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., both at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, B.C. Celebrant, Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Martin to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
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