Martens, Adina Wiens (1925-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Mar 19 p. 30 & Jun 11 2004 p. 29

Birth date: 1925 May 5

text of obituary:

ADINA MARTENS

Adina Martens died Feb. 4. She was born in Russia May 5, 1925. The family immigrated to Yarrow, B.C. She married Aron Martens Aug. 13, 1944. She delighted in the activities and aspirations of her grandchildren and always brought them goodies. She is mourned by Aron; 3 daughters; 4 sons; grandchildren; 6 great-grandsons. The funeral was Feb. 10 in Central Heights Church, Abbotsford.

Editor's note: The following obituary with some additional information is in the Jun 11 2004 4 edition of the MB Herald.

Adina Martens died Feb. 4. She was born May 5, 1925 to Abraham and Justina Wiens in Russia. The family immigrated to Yarrow, B. C. She married Aron Martens Aug. 13, 1944. She was a member of Central Heights Church, Abbotsford. She sang in the choir and supported Aron in his choir endeavours, practices and concerts. She enjoyed her grandchildren, needlework and baking. She was a woman of faith, a prayer warrior, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is mourned by Aron, daughters Angie Barnes, Viola Krueger, Dot Hiebert; sons John and Len; 13 grand- children; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters. The funeral was Feb. l0 in Central Heights Church.