Edith Bartha

BARTHA, Edith (nee Mittler). Our beloved mother Edith Bartha, nee Mittler, passed away at home in Calgary, Alberta on May 31, 2007 at the age of ninety-one years. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on January 27, 1916 and was predeceased by her devoted husband, Georges Bernard Bartha. Edith will be deeply missed by those whom she loved and who always will love her dearly; her daughters Evelyn Bartha Roundy of Miami, Florida and Dr. Liliane Bartha of Olympia, Washington and Calgary, Alberta; her son-in-laws Paul V. Roundy III of Miami and Dr. Craig Southwell of Olympia and Yakima, Washington; her grandchildren Dr. Johann Nicholaus (Nicky) Martens and Jorge Enrique (Ricky) Martens of Miami, Maya Georgine Bartha-Southwell of Olympia, Washington and Calgary; her great grandson Rick Martens Jr. of Miami and many cherished friends. Edith left Hungary for Canada following her 1938 wedding and spent many happy years in Montreal where she turned her diverse talents to being a devoted mother and life partner. Widowed in 1977, she moved to Toronto where she lived for almost thirty years. In October 2006, due to failing health, Edith relocated to Calgary to be with her family. Always willing to lend a sympathetic ear, she leaves behind many friends of all ages who recognized and appreciated her wisdom, intelligence, compassion and lady-like elegance.