Obituary of Marilyn Edwina Ernst

April 25, 1936 - Cowichan Lake, British Columbia

September 1, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Marilyn Ernst of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the age of 87 years.

Marilyn was born in Lake Cowichan, BC, she liked to write poetry, knit, and crochet. She made hats, scarves, and mittens that she donated to the homeless. She also crocheted lap rugs, and blankets for her family, friends, and charities.

She is survived by her daughters, Holly (Danny), Carol, Sandra, Nancy, Betty (Doug), and Darlene; grandchildren, Donnie, Alan, Angela, Meaghan, Matthew, Michael, Dillon, Heather, Logan, Hayley, and Ryan; and numerous great-grandchildren. Her siblings Linda, and Robert.

She was predeceased by her husband Kurt H. Ernst.

Thank you to the staff of St. Marguerite Manor for their excellent care, and to the staff of McInnis and Holloway for their care, and assistance. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Marilyn’s family here.

In living memory of Marilyn Edwina Ernst, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.