April 2, 1939 - January 3, 2025
In Loving Memory ~
Margaret Rose Sacuta passed away on January 3, 2025, at 85 years of age.
She will be lovingly remembered by son Walt (Jacquilyn) and daughters Peggy, and Gayle (Jim); grandchildren, Jane (Kevin), Kelsey, William, Leo and Oliver; great-grandchild Julia; sister-in-law Dorothy Sacuta and extended family of nieces, nephews and their children.
She was predeceased by husband Nick Sacuta, brother Bruce McMillan, twin sister Agnes Fisher, and sister-in-law Mildred McMillan.
Margaret was born during an April snowstorm in 1939, in a farmhouse between Gadsby and Botha, to parents Elsie (McLeod) and Perrin McMillan. She grew up on the family farm and attended Ingleton School, Botha School and High school in Red Deer.
After completing her teaching certificate at the University of Alberta she taught at Byemoor School grades 5-6, class of 1957 - 1958, Waverly School, and other schools in the County of Stettler.
At age 21 Margaret married Nick Sacuta of Leo, in the Byemoor area. Together they built their family farm, raising three children. Margaret returned to teaching between 1978 - 1991, shining in her role as kindergarten teacher for the Byemoor/Endiang community.
Margaret was a member of the Ladies Home Circle Cemetery Club for over 50 years, taking on leadership positions and organizing many a Strawberry Tea. In later years Margaret moved to Spruce Terrace condo in Stettler, and most recently resided at Points West Living.
Margaret genuinely loved children. Her kindness and accepting nature, was a formative influence in many lives, young and old.
Her celebration of Life was held Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Byemoor Community Hall, Byemoor, Alberta. She was laid to rest beside husband Nick in Byemoor Cemetery. Donations are gratefully accepted in Margaret's memory to Byemoor Cemetery Club, P.O. Box 61, Byemoor, AB T0J 0L0.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, 403 742-3422. To send condolences to the family please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com