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"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 31 & 2007 sena Walmer died June
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 31 & 2007 Sep p. 30
8, seven weeks before
her 100th birthday. She
was born July 27, 1907
in Krydor, Sask . to John
and Mary Walmer. In
her 20s, Lena moved to
Blaine Lake, Sask., where she worked as a
seamstress, and then to Winnipeg. In her 30s,
she relocated to Edmonton. In 1947, she began
her career with the CN Railway. She served as
head seamstress in charge of linens until she
retired in 1972 to Vancouver. The last 13 years
of life were spent in Abbotsford near family.
Lena enjoyed travelling, cooking, gardening,
photography, and knitting. Friends and family
depended on Lena to keep their feet warm and
their dolls dressed. A generous woman, Lena
also donated many of her creations to the CNIB
and supported more than a dozen children
through World Vision. Lena had a productive
life and touched many with the gifts God gave
her. The memorial was June 14 at Clearbrook
MB Church, Abbotsford.
MENN


Birth date: 1915 Nov 9
Birth date: 1915 Nov 9
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Editor's note:  The additional information was found in 'Find a Grave' and 'Grandma on line'. Maria's Granma's # is 498193.
Editor's note:  The additional information was found in 'Find a Grave' and 'Grandma on line'. Maria's Granma's # is 498193.
Maria Penner's obituary in the Sep 2007 edition of the MBH.
Maria Penner died May
7. She was born Nov. 9,
1915 in Nieder Chortitza,
Ukraine to Johann and
Elizabeth Guenther. In
1936, Maria married
Johann Valkowsky and
they had 3 children, one
of whom died in infancy. In 1941, Johann was
drafted into the army and died during the war.
In 1943, Maria began a flight to Germany by
train. During the flight, the train derailed and
her son Hans was killed. Maria and her daughter travelled alone for the rest of the journey.
In 1945, Maria married Victor Penner and they
had two daughters, both of whom died when
they were children. In 1948, the family moved
to Paraguay, where both Maria and Victor
accepted Christ and were baptized, becoming
members of the MB church. They had 7 more
children and then immigrated to Canada in
1961, settling in Abbotsford, B.C., where they
built a chicken farm and joined Clearbrook MB
Church. For 30 years, Maria was involved in a
ladies' group at the church, and she and her
husband also served as deacons. Victor died
in 2002. Maria was a strong Christian woman
who enjoyed baking, cooking, and praying for
her family. The memorial service was May 14 at
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Latest revision as of 12:57, 8 July 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 31 & 2007 Sep p. 30

Birth date: 1915 Nov 9

text of obituary:

MARIA PENNER

Maria Penner died May 7. She was born Nov. 9, 1915. The celebration of life service was May 14 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.

Editor's note: The additional information was found in 'Find a Grave' and 'Grandma on line'. Maria's Granma's # is 498193.

Maria Penner's obituary in the Sep 2007 edition of the MBH.

Maria Penner died May 7. She was born Nov. 9, 1915 in Nieder Chortitza, Ukraine to Johann and Elizabeth Guenther. In 1936, Maria married Johann Valkowsky and they had 3 children, one of whom died in infancy. In 1941, Johann was drafted into the army and died during the war. In 1943, Maria began a flight to Germany by train. During the flight, the train derailed and her son Hans was killed. Maria and her daughter travelled alone for the rest of the journey. In 1945, Maria married Victor Penner and they had two daughters, both of whom died when they were children. In 1948, the family moved to Paraguay, where both Maria and Victor accepted Christ and were baptized, becoming members of the MB church. They had 7 more children and then immigrated to Canada in 1961, settling in Abbotsford, B.C., where they built a chicken farm and joined Clearbrook MB Church. For 30 years, Maria was involved in a ladies' group at the church, and she and her husband also served as deacons. Victor died in 2002. Maria was a strong Christian woman who enjoyed baking, cooking, and praying for her family. The memorial service was May 14 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.

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