Obit: Marklinger, Louisa January 18, 2016 *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Dublin Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Robert Leggett chrisnina@gmail.com March 7, 2016, 8:31 am MARKLINGER, LOUISA JANUARY 18, 2016 Louisa Dora Marklinger, 87, of Chilliwack, passed away in Heritage Village on January 18, 2016. Lou was born in Dublin, Ireland on April 2,1928 to Edith and Thomas Leggett. She had a wonderful childhood in rural Ireland with siblings, Betty, Bob and Ina, then moved to the Isle of Man at age 19, with sister Betty, to train as a nurse - the beautiful and popular Leggett sisters! Lou moved to Canada in 1954 and worked at Woodwards for many years, making long lasting friendships. She enjoyed curling, entertaining, cooking and traveling with husband Carm. They were well loved tour guides for their many visitors at the "Marklinger Hotel" as the St. Charles house came to be known. They moved to Chilliwack for their retirement years. Lou is survived by June Pitcher, Chilliwack; Gary Pitcher, Cranbrook: Brian Marklinger, Kelowna; Gary Marklinger, Surrey; and Lynn Marklinger, North Vancouver; by grandchildren Sunshine Thompson, Alana Marklinger, Michelle Marklinger, Ryan Marklinger, Tracey Sami, Jeremy Melendez-Duke, Laura Tobin and Danielle Theus, many great grandchildren and a new-born great great grandson. A celebration of Lou's life will be held on March 26th, 1:00 to 4:00, at the family home, 104 - 6001 Promontory Rd., Chilliwack. Additional Comments: Dublin should read Newbridge, Co. Kildare.