Ethna was born on December 2^nd, 1936 in Derry, Northern Ireland. Her father, P.J. Murray, owned the International Hotel in Dublin. Her mother, Margaret McGaughey, originally from a large family in Glendun, County Antrim, N. Ireland, was a teacher.

Following a move to Dublin in her teens, Ethna attended Cross and Passion Convent in Kilcullen, County Kildare, where she was a boarder. There she formed a close friendship with Philomena Ward (later Coffey) that lasted for the rest of her life. After qualifying as a Radiographer in 1958 she worked in London, England and Glasgow, Scotland.

Married in 1963, she moved to Saskatchewan. Ethna had 3 children: Damian, Daria and Deirdre, all of whom excelled academically and of whom she was very proud.

Ethna expressed her creativity as a freelance writer having numerous articles published over the years. She worked as a Multicultural Consultant for the Provincial government and found the work varied and always interesting. Following her retirement, Ethna enjoyed gardening, attending the arts and theatre, and leisurely walks around Wascana Lake. Ethna was a long standing member of the Irish Club of Regina and looked forward to her monthly luncheons and book club meetings with "The Girls". Ethna was a bright and capable woman with considerable strength, a sharp wit and great integrity.

Ethna enjoyed the company and conversation of her many friends and delighted in her grandchildren Kaila and Kane and adored her great-grandson Kaden.

Ethna will be missed by all the members of the Irish Club of Regina and we wish her family much comfort and support during this time.