Marta Markus was born on January 28, 1929 in Hungary. Marta met her husband Steven as a little girl and they later married after the end of WWII on October 27, 1946. Two years later, they moved to Israel and finally settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia in December 1959. Marta was a loving and devoted wife and they were married for 72 years up until Steven's death in 2018. As a holocaust survivor, Marta had a will to not give up. Even in her last days, she fought for her life, living longer than many doctors expected. Marta was known for having a spirited personality and sharing her zeal for life with family and friends. Her hospitality was famous; she would always cook up a storm and be able to feed an army, as it were. She always had remarkable taste and an eye for detail which she showcased through her chef-worthy meals and beautifully decorated home and shop, International China & Gifts Limited. She was loved and will be missed. Marta is survived by her two children, Susanne and Joe and her 3 grandchildren, Tanya, Julia and Andrea. To leave an online condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com