Herta Irene Turnevicius

March 10, 1930 – July 26, 2024

Herta passed into life eternal on July 26, 2024 at the age of 94. Born in Lithuania, she immigrated to the US and later moved to Canada, a country she loved dearly. She had a simple but deep faith in her Lord Jesus Christ, and was a homemaker and gardener par excellence who lavished all of her love on her family.

Predeceased by her parents Robert and Berta, and her siblings Albert, Wilhelm, Ewald, Walda and Regina. Beloved wife of Harry for 66 years and precious mother to her devoted children Leonard and Lorraine. Survived by cousins in Germany, nephews and nieces in the US, and many relatives and friends in the Hamilton area. The family extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Pr. Daniela Mertz for her visits and prayers, and to the doctors, nurses and staff at Hamilton General Hospital’s 5 West as well as those on the 3rd Floor of the HHS Satellite Health Facility for the care and compassion they provided to Herta.

Friends and family will be received at the Marlatt Funeral Home, 615 Main St. E., on Wednesday, July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. in Erskine Presbyterian Church, 19 Pearl St., will be conducted by Pr. Daniela Mertz (ELCIC/ELKB) with vocal soloist Adrianne Pieczonka. Burial at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Lutheran World Relief would be greatly appreciated.

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Ps. 121: 1-4, 7-8.