Martha (Lahita) Sayles was born October 20, 1947, in Hatalov, Czechoslovakia, to Michael Lahita and Mary (Vagasky) Lahita. She came to the United States aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth when she was just 2 years old. She passed from this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75 years, surrounded by her loving family. Martha was raised in Trumbull, CT. She proudly received her diploma from Central High School in Bridgeport, CT in 1979. She spent most of her working life as a Recruiter and Office Manager in both CT and NM. Martha was a longtime faithful member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Parish while she resided in Bridgeport, CT, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church while she resided in Rio Rancho, NM and finally St. Henry Catholic Church in Owasso, OK.
Martha collected teapots and loved to get dressed up in fancy hats for a great tea party. She loved get-togethers, spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, playing the slot machines at the casino, shopping, and savoring good food, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Throughout her life, Martha made lasting friendships. No matter what trials or tribulations she was experiencing, she was always more concerned for others than herself, offering loving support and a warm smile or hug. She was adored by everyone who met her. She had a wonderful wit, gentle demeanor and gave the best hugs.
Those she leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include her three loving daughters:
Michele Davidson and fiancé Peter Yanke of NM
Cheryl Palumbo and husband Kenneth of CT
Theresa Fielder and companion Robert Gouveia of CT
5 Grandchildren: John Gouveia (wife Nicole) of CT, Robert Gouveia of FL, Brandon Davidson of
NM, Victoria Davidson of NM, and Craig Davidson of NM
1 Great Granddaughter: Evelynn Gouveia of CT
2 Brothers: Michael Lahita and wife Terri of OK, Joseph Lahita and wife Helen of NY
2 Sisters: MaryAnn Lahita of CT, Betty Cimmino of CT
And numerous Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso.
Martha will also have a celebration of life in CT, date and time TBD.
The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org)
