Vera Margaret Kargus1,2
F, #20288, b. 1 November 1916, d. 25 December 1999
| Father* | William Kargus1,3,4 b. 25 Oct 1885, d. 1969 |
| Mother* | Lydia Zummach1,3,4 b. 19 Feb 1887, d. 6 Feb 1973 |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 28 Feb 2026 |
She was born on 1 November 1916, Lyndoch Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1,3,2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1918 at Ontario, Canada, since she was 13 in the 1931 census.4 Vera married Joseph Haddad on 20 December 1935 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.1,3 Vera married Gerry Marszalik.1,5
Vera Margaret Kargus died on 25 December 1999 at Pembroke General Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1,2,5
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Vera Margaret Kargus.
Vera Kargus appeared in the 1931 Canadian Census of Lyndoch Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Lydia Kargus.4
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 28 December 1999.5
Research notes (February 2026):
Vera Margaret Kargus died on 25 December 1999 at Pembroke General Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.1,2,5
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Vera Margaret Kargus.
Survivor(s): Leo Kargus and Hazel Kargus. Predeceased by her husband, Joe Haddad and Gerry Marszalik. Predeceased: Leonard Kargus, Wesley Kargus and Delbert William Kargus. MARSZALIK, Vera (Kargus) (HADDAD) Peacefully on December 25, 1999 at Pembroke General Hospital, at the age of 83 years, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Recently of Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke. Formerly of Eganville and Ottawa, now resting in a better place. Predeceased by ex-husbands, Joe Haddad and Gerry Marszalick. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dave and Clare Haddad of Lake Clear, Victor and Betty Haddad, Dorothy and Glen Rhode of Eganville. Cherished Granny of Jim, Dan, Carolyn, Linda, Melody, Victor, Julie, Denis, Darlene, Brian, Steve, Ken and Little David and many great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Leo Kargus (Hazel) and sister Eva (Leslie) Schimmens. Predeceased by brothers Leonard, Herbert, Wesley, Paddy and Delbert Kargus. Friends may call at the Laundry Funeral Home, Eganville on Monday from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Funeral Service in Lyndock Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 28th, at 3 p.m. with Reverend Clare English officiating.5
Vera Margaret Kargus was buried on 28 December 1999 at Lyndock Baptist Church Cemetery, Lyndoch Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.2,5Vera Kargus appeared in the 1931 Canadian Census of Lyndoch Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Lydia Kargus.4
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 28 December 1999.5
Research notes (February 2026):
Who were her predeceased brothers Herbert and Paddy Kargus?5
Family 1 | Joseph Haddad b. c Aug 1909 |
| Marriage* | Vera married Joseph Haddad on 20 December 1935 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.1,3 |
Family 2 | Gerry Marszalik |
| Marriage* | Vera married Gerry Marszalik.1,5 |
Citations
- [S987] Burant's GenCom Genealogical Services web pages, online Obsolete web link, Ray Burant's web site is no longer available and I have not found a replacement (Aug 2018). Hereinafter cited as Renfrew County Genealogical Data.
- [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Lyndock Baptist Church Cemetery: Vera Margaret KARGUS
Grave marker transcription:
KARGUS
Vera Margaret 1916 - 1999
Loving Mom. Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario. - [S3084] Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1802-1967 (Publisher: Institut Généalogique Drouin), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1802-1967; "This collection includes images of the church registers"; cited as "Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection)., Joseph Haddad & Vera Marguerite Kargus.
- [S16401] William Kargus household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lyndock (township), Renfrew South, Ontario; Page: 08; Family: 67, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27292, William Kargus (46, Head), Lydia Kargus (44, Wife), Wesiley Kargus (19, Son), Leo Kargus (15, Son), Vera Kargus (13, Daughter), Earnest Kargus (8, Son), Eva Kargus (6, Daughter), Delbert Kargus (5, Son).
- [S16403] Deaths: Marszalik, Vera (Kargus) (Haddad), The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 28 Dec 1999, Page 70, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Vera Marszalik (Haddad) née Kargus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
Joseph Haddad1,2
M, #20289, b. circa August 1909
| Father* | Solomon Haddad2 |
| Mother* | Brigita Egza2 |
| Last Edited | 28 Feb 2026 |
He was born circa August 1909, Syria.2 Joseph married Vera Margaret Kargus on 20 December 1935 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.1,2
He was commonly known as Joe Haddad.3
In the obituary of Vera Margaret Kargus, who died 25 December 1999, her first husband, Joe Haddad, was listed as predeceased.3
He was commonly known as Joe Haddad.3
In the obituary of Vera Margaret Kargus, who died 25 December 1999, her first husband, Joe Haddad, was listed as predeceased.3
Family | Vera Margaret Kargus b. 1 Nov 1916, d. 25 Dec 1999 |
Citations
- [S987] Burant's GenCom Genealogical Services web pages, online Obsolete web link, Ray Burant's web site is no longer available and I have not found a replacement (Aug 2018). Hereinafter cited as Renfrew County Genealogical Data.
- [S3084] Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1802-1967 (Publisher: Institut Généalogique Drouin), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1802-1967; "This collection includes images of the church registers"; cited as "Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection)., Joseph Haddad & Vera Marguerite Kargus.
- [S16403] Deaths: Marszalik, Vera (Kargus) (Haddad), The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 28 Dec 1999, Page 70, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Vera Marszalik (Haddad) née Kargus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
Gerry Marszalik1,2
M, #20296
| Last Edited | 28 Feb 2026 |
Gerry married Vera Margaret Kargus.1,2
In the obituary of Vera Margaret Kargus, who died 25 December 1999, her second husband, Gerry Marszalik, was listed as predeceased.2
In the obituary of Vera Margaret Kargus, who died 25 December 1999, her second husband, Gerry Marszalik, was listed as predeceased.2
Family | Vera Margaret Kargus b. 1 Nov 1916, d. 25 Dec 1999 |
Citations
- [S987] Burant's GenCom Genealogical Services web pages, online Obsolete web link, Ray Burant's web site is no longer available and I have not found a replacement (Aug 2018). Hereinafter cited as Renfrew County Genealogical Data.
- [S16403] Deaths: Marszalik, Vera (Kargus) (Haddad), The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 28 Dec 1999, Page 70, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Vera Marszalik (Haddad) née Kargus. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.