Margaret Ruth Loyko's Obituary
Margaret Ruth Loyko-Passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on March 3, 2002, at her home in Los Altos, CA. Margaret also known as Tookie, was born on November 19, 1914, in Denver, CO, to Joseph Charles and Eugenie Lehner. The family moved to San Francisco for the 1915 World’s Fair and afterwards settled in Oakland, where Margaret graduated from McClymonds High School. She was married to Louis Loyko who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Lehner and sister, Ann Westwood. She was employed by the County of Alameda as a computer programmer for 25 years. She was a loving mother to Lane Loyko of Redwood City, CA and is survived by nieces, Dorene Paoluccio of Modesto, CA, and Roberta Hult of Walnut Creek, CA. She knitted and crocheted all through her life making wonderful gifts for everyone she knew. She will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at Lane and Phyllis Loyko’s residence, 11 Alverno CT., Redwood city, CA, on Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will be at Chapel of the chimes in Oakland, CA. Memorial gifts may be sent to the American Diabetes Association.Chapel of the Chimes-Oakland(510) 654-0123″Service of Marked Distinction”
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