Mergl, Ethan Joseph Matthew
It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Ethan in Ottawa on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the tender age of 20.
Ethan was born on March 26th, 2001 in Welland Ontario.
In his short life, Ethan was well-known for his big contagious smile and his heart of gold. He made friends with people of all ages. Ethan’s good attitude and likable personality both made people laugh and always feel comfortable. Ethan was such a fun loving and easy-going person.
Ethan was a natural athlete who could play any sport he put his hands into. He was a competitor and a very hard worker. He had a passion to win and could not accept defeat, which made him the athlete every coach admired.
Whether on the ice rink with his Pelham Panther buddies, volleyball court with his Crossley OFSAA team or just hanging out with friends, he always cared for everyone’s needs. Ethan made everyone happy. He was a light in everyone’s lives. We have all been blessed to have known him.
Ethan is survived by his parents, Brent and Maryann. Forever loved and missed by his older brother Jacob and younger sister Jenna.
As a son, he was a boy who became a young man to be extremely proud of. He was always there to help out and to state his caring views on things. As a brother, he loved his siblings with all his heart.
Treasured grandson of Joe and Sylvia Mergl & John and Betty Brenders. Ethan also leaves behind his Uncle and Aunts: Jamie VanAlstine & Sheryl (Mergl), Tom Janzen & Carolyn (Mergl), Darlene Mergl-Moore and Ron & June (Chandler) Mergl, Tony & Kay Brenders and Peter & Susan Brenders. And his cousins: Andrew & (Sharon), Justin & Joseph Mergl, Lee, Cameron, Austin and Elise Janzen, Connor and Braidon Moore. Katherine, Jonathan, Mariah and Tessa Brenders.
Genuinely loved by his girlfriend, Kaitlyn Shpurko and her parents Myron and Barb.
The family will receive visitors at New Hope Church in St. Catharines, 2360 First Street Louth on Sunday, April 11th from 2-5pm and 6-8pm.
The funeral ceremony will be held at the church on Monday, April 12th at 11:00am by invite only.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, those wishing to attend the visitation must do so by registering at rsvp.church/r/N8iXzwg4.
All guests are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
The funeral service can be watched via live stream by going to the Pelham Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
Ethan will be laid to rest at the North Pelham Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Canadianconcussioncentre.ca or to Pathstone.
Online condolences can be shared at pelhamfuneralhome.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ethan Joseph Matthew Mergl Saturday April 3rd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: FONTHILL, Province: Ontario
We are so sorry for your loss. We have great memories when the kids were younger playing together and will cherish those. We wish your family much love and strength during this difficult time.
Cliff, Yolanda, Ethan and Tanner