Martichenko, Edward (1929-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituaries: 2006 Apr 7 p. 27

Birth date: 1929 Mar 22

text of obituary:

EDWARD MARTICHENKO

Edward Martichenko died Feb. 9. He was born Mar. 22, 1929 in Sonningdale, Sask. After finishing high school, Ed took up farming, working at Handicraft Supplies in Saskatoon in the winter. In 1967, he married Rita Dell and the two worked as a team to develop the farm and a beautiful yard and garden. Ed put his trust in Jesus at an early age, was baptized, and became a strong, though quiet member of Arelee MB Church. He served for many years as a trustee and chair of the church board. Predeceased by 2 brothers; wife Rita; he is mourned by brothers Wilfred, Frank (Agnes), Alex, John (Doreen), Laurence; sisters Ann (Walter) Antonenko, Marion (Warren) Bowler, Irene (Ron) Slade, Ruby (Jim) Sailor, Diane (Forbes) Edie; parents-in-law; nieces and nephews. The funeral was Feb. 13 at Perdue Community Hall, Sask.