Obituary of Mrs. Maria Lang
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother Maria Paula Lang (nee Saul) on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She went to her eternal reward peacefully, likely from heart stress due to her high blood pressure, thankfully at her own home, a true blessing.
Beloved wife of her departed husband Josef Lang. Loving mother to: Bernard (Darlene), Thomas (Amy), Teresa (Carlo DiMambro), Mary Ann (Shawn Mulvenna), Ralph (Zoe) and +Chris Henry -preborn. Cherished Oma (grandmother) to: Kyle (Vanessa), Owen, Mason, Carter; Justin, Stefan, Nicholas; Andre, Alexander, Aidan; Jason (Caitlin), Melissa (Joshua), Kimberly (Alan); and Henry/Harry. Nurturing Uroma (great grandmother) to: Kaleb, Emily, Claire; Weston, Rowen; and Leo. She is also survived by her brother Reinhold Saul (Molly) and in-laws: Maria Lang, Elizabeth (+Joe Nagy), Anna (Claude Angelini), and +Teresa (Heinz Rauch). She is predeceased by her siblings: Karl Saul (Anna), Irmgard (Theodor Burchard), Marianna (Hubert Wolter), Karl-Heinz Saul (Christa), Antonia (Albert Reuper), Franz-Josef Saul (Christa..), and in-laws: Stefan Lang (Hanna), and Katharina (John Badin). She was also blessed with countless beautiful nieces and nephews on both the Saul and Lang sides of the family.
Born February 16, 1933 in Duderstadt Germany, as a beloved daughter to Karl and Therese Saul (nee Sondermann), she grew up with hardships that gave her resilience. Her family lived self-sufficiently with a garden, animals, and father who was a tailor by trade; which makes it no surprise that Maria became skilled at sewing and embroidery. Immigrating to Canada in 1958, she married Josef Lang on July 23, 1960. Maria was a loving mother, devoting most of her life to her family as a stay-at-home mom. Early on, she worked at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children holding little ones for x-rays; even with health problems from the x-rays, her dedication and care for the children were evident.
Our fond recollections of mom’s many virtues include a heart of compassion which led her to feed the homeless, lend to people in need, and open her home to many: graciously hosting numerous people and parties. At many gatherings, her joyful disposition would prompt jokes that got everyone laughing (especially when her belly shook like a bowl of jelly), or encourage singing -even this past Christmas, we caroled with her around the dinner table. That same heart was also brave enough to take our family on many adventures, travelling alone with us on intrepid ski trips; but one of her more courageous initiatives, combined with an enterprising business savvy, was when she frugally saved her baby bonus cheques to purchase the family bakery, signing purchase agreements from her hospital bed, having given birth to Ralph!
Maria was also industrious, working tirelessly with her loves of gardening, cooking and sewing; but one of her great gifts was a concern for health. She perpetually researched health books for natural remedies to everyone’s ailments. You could always count on her to offer advice for health of body or soul. Mother’s generosity would then inspire her to buy the recommended supplements and lovingly offer them.
Our mom was also dedicated to God, supporting Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and watching every day for daily Mass and rosary. Her favorite was a beautiful sung chaplet of Divine Mercy broadcast at 3pm every day. She also advocated for the cause of life and supported ‘Aid to Women’ and the ‘Sisters of Life’ in Toronto. She was active in the Catholic Women’s League and attended Church faithfully. She would say prayers for and with everyone, including with all of us, her family, at every meal.
Eternal Rest Grant unto her oh Lord, let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
We will miss you dearly mom, now with dad.
