Elizabeth “Liz” Martin May 12, 1937 – January 26, 2021
Elizabeth, the last of 12 children born to Albert and Angeline Tougas was born May 12, 1937. She, her mother and next older sisters, moved to Willow Bunch in 1951 following the death of her father, Albert. After high school graduation she attended nursing school at Providence Hospital, becoming a Registered Nurse on August 13, 1958. She worked her entire career in Maternity and Women’s Health, attaining the second highest service hours in the province upon her retirement May 31, 2002. She passed away January 26, 2021 at Grasslands Health Centre, Rockglen with family by her side. She met Owen during her student rotation on Psychiatry, when she accidentally put the wet garbage in the dry garbage. Thus, started a relationship that endured until Owen’s passing on June 23, 2006. They celebrated 46 years of marriage. She was passionate about her career, loved sewing for her family, enjoyed gardening and was a skilled shopper. She treasured visits with her family. Often cooking a feast with her special baking, usually everyone’s favorite treats appeared. Her grandchildren were her special love. She is predeceased by her parents, her 11 siblings and their spouses, Owen, and 3 of his brothers. She is survived by Laurie (Eugene) Bouvier, Juliette, Robert (Lindsay), and Jenna (Blair), David (Donna), Dennarah, Devon, Desiree, Denise (Elmer) Gummeson, Kristen (Leif) and Dylan, as well as 10 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Jack (Georgette) Martin, sister-in-law Terry (Jim) hunt, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family gratefully acknowledge the devoted care Liz received from the entire staff at Grassland Health Centre during her residence there. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society, Women’s Health through the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, or Grasslands Health Centre through the South Country Health Foundation. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on January 30th, 2021. Interment to take place at Sunset Cemetery. For those wishing to view the service a link to the service will be available next week in the obit, please check back. In living memory of Liz, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com or www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain- Funeral Director
