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Martens, Elvina (1925-2004)
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Mar 19 p. 30
Birth date: 1925 Apr 11
text of obituary:
ELVINA MARTENS
Elvina Martens died Feb. 3. She was born Apr. 11, 1925 in Fairview, Okla. to Cor- nelius and Louise Martens. In 1928 the family moved to High River, Alta., then to Lethbridge, Alta. Elvina accepted Jesus and was baptized, joining Coal- dale MB Church. She attended Coaldale Bible School. In 1947 the family moved to Mat- squi, B.C. She worked at MSA Hospital. She joined Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, where she taught Sunday school and Pioneer Girls Club, and sang in the Jubilee Choir. She enjoyed travelling. She was hospitable, friendly and helpful to friends and neigh- bours. She is mourned by sisters Agnes Koop and Louise Koop; brother Cornelius. The fu- neral was Feb . lOin Central Heights Church.