Mary Alberta Murphy 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, January 17, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Mary Alberta Murphy - 89, Halifax, January 12, 2000, in St. Vincent's Guest House. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Catherine (McInnis) Lantz. Surviving are daughter, Judith Marie McCluskey, Halifax; sister, Margaret Sarkissian, Nanaimo, B.C.; four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lois Frederick Murphy; daughter, Carole Jane Kaulback; sisters, Gladys Lantz and Kathleen Davison. Prayers 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Burial will be held at a later date. Family flowers only by request. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.