Marla Laverne Mitten

Marla Laverne Mitten, beloved mother, sister, and auntie, passed away on September 16, 2024 at the age of 64 years at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan.

Marla was born on February 15,1960 to Archie and Mary Mitten in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. She was one of seven children raised in Yarbo, Saskatchewan. Marla gave birth to two sons, Micheal Shire born on July 24th, 1978 and Quinlan Persson born on January 18, 1993. They were her pride and joy. 

Marla’s adulthood included the love of her chosen family, her work at the Potash mine and care home, farming, and various hobbies which included baking, cooking, her artwork, reading and journaling. Marla had a deep love of animals and nature. She had many cherished pets throughout her life and enjoyed taking them for her daily walks in the countryside. 

Marla is predeceased by her parents, Archie and Mary; her brother Kyle and sister Josslyn; her best friend Pat; and her beloved dog Rudy. 

Marla is survived by her sons Michael and Quinlan; her siblings, Diane (Rick), Wendy, Barbara (Dave), and James (Laurie); her nieces and nephews, Katherine, Eric, Anita, Brandi, Danny, Lisa, Sarah, Jonathan, Jeremy, Autumn, Brody and Amanda; as well as her extended family and numerous friends. 

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday September 29, 2024 at the Stockholm Communiplex, Stockholm, Saskatchewan from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marla’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. 

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at St. Anthony’s Hospital for their care and compassion.