Louise Agnes Svatko

Everyone’s life is the sum total of all of the people they have met, the things they have done, the places they have gone. Louise Agnes Svatko was no exception. She was a loved one, a friend and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Louise will be remembered as an exceptional person.

Louise’s life journey began on September 30, 1917. She first greeted the world in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Her parents' were Mary Kubina and Joseph Rerko. She was raised with seven siblings, Jess, Joe, Butch, Frank, Leo, Verna and Mayme. Louise was usually involved in all sorts of activities with her family sharing many life experiences over the years.

Louise was a typical teenager who had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1936.

Falling in love is a huge milestone for any person. Just knowing that you have met that special someone is a magical feeling. Louise experienced that with Alexander Nicholas Svatko and the couple exchanged wedding vows on September 29, 1941. The wedding took place at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Empathic and loyal, Louise was committed to making her new family happy.

While everything a person does in life contributes to who they grow into, it is ultimately this same person who holds the most influence on the next generation. Louise was blessed with five children, three daughters, Mary Louise, Judith and Patricia, and two sons Alexander and James. Louise worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs, raising her children in a positive and nurturing environment. Later on, Louise was blessed with the gift of eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren

A person's hobbies often mirror who they have become. Louise enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in a number of different activities, including making blankets, exercise, shopping, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Louise would do anything for her family and enjoyed working at home as a house wife and loving mother. Louise considered it a huge accomplishment to be a breast cancer survivor.

Louise Agnes Svatko left us on April 24, 2013. She passed away at home. She was 95 years old. The cause of death was due to natural causes. She is survived by her son James and daughter in law Karen, Daughter Marilou and son in law James, Daughter Judi and son in law Lance, Daughter Patti and son in law Don.

Services were handled by Glen Abbey Mortuary. A Catholic Funeral Mass was held at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church on May 6, 2013. Louise was laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California.

So this is Louise’s life, the sum of the woman that became. Simply stated, Louise was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being caring and giving, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Louise leaves behind her a legacy of lifelong friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life Louise Agnes Svatko, touched, will always remember her with a smile.