May 17, 1934 – September 10, 2020
On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Marlene Grace Hinz, loving wife of Lenard Hinz (deceased July 25, 2020) and mother of three children, passed away suddenly, at the age of 86, at the Mennonite Nursing Home in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Marlene was born May 17, 1934 and adopted by Aron and Annie Abrams in Laird, Saskatchewan. Marlene grew up in Laird and married her childhood sweetheart, Lenard Hinz on August 28, 1953. They raised their children Debbie (Shawn) Barnes, Jerry (Roberta), Jeff (Gwen) in Laird in the house that Lenard built, right next to the school. Marlene always had a big garden and harvested and preserved the produce from her garden to feed, not just the family for the winter but also to share the produce with friends and neighbours. Marlene was a very loving, giving, caring and social person. She loved inviting friends over and was always eager to be involved in church and community events. She enjoyed baking and after taking some art lessons discovered she enjoyed painting, but her life work was taking care of her family. Marlene and Lenard enjoyed fishing and spending most of their summers at a cottage at Candle Lake. Marlene always had a smile and always ready to help out. Through thick and thin, whatever came her way, Marlene would smile and say “no use complaining”. Marlene was predeceased by her husband Lenard, parents Aron and Annie Abrams, brother Robert Abrams (Calgary) and granddaughter Chantel Barnes. Marlene is survived by above mentioned children, 4 grandchildren – Tessa, Robert, Angela and Justin, sisters-in-law Edith Abrams, Laverna Gossen, Rosella Teichroeb, and brother-in-law Harold (Marjorie) Hinz and many nieces and nephews.
Due to covid restrictions there will only be a private family service. Condolences may be entered online for the family at funksfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK. (306) 232-5245.
My condolences on the loss of your parents.
Sorry to hear about your mom.now you need to hang onto each other. our condolences to all the family. Dan and Sharon Schmidt
Once again my condolences to all of the family.now all you have is each other so hang on. Dan and Sharon Schmidt
Deb, Jerry and Jeff and families. Our deep condolences to you on the loss of your beautiful mom. She was always so kind, soft spoken and easy to talk with. I took mom out to Rosthern to visit your folks last summer and it was so good to see them and visit. So sorry for your loss.
Steve and Cindy Braun
Sincere condolences to Marlene’s family, I am sure she will be missed by all. I got to know Marlene a little bit when Leonard was in hospital, I was one of the care workers that looked after her for a very brief time. She was an amazing lady, so full of joy and very talented. I remember spending a bit of time outside on the swing as Marlene really enjoyed the outdoors and would sit in the swinging chair and swing to her hearts content, I loved her saying whoopy doo! She was also a very talented shuffle board player and often gave me a caning or two. Rest in Peace Marlene it was a pleasure getting to know you a little bit!
Marlene was such a nice lady! Anywhere you would meet her, she always made time to stop and chat. Marlene and Lenard are together again! My deepest sympathy to Jerry, Jeff and their families.
Deb, Jerry, Jeff and families
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a very kind and caring woman and she will be missed by all that knew her. We will always have very fond memories of the times that our families spent together in Laird and at Candle Lake.
Sincerely, Brenda, Dale (Rita), Wayne, Shelly (Howard) and Meaghan (The Tamke Clan)