November 17, 1932 – December 2, 2020
The passing of Tena Penner, 88 years, occurred at the Rosthern Hospital on December 2, 2020. Tena is survived by her daughter, Loretta Penner; daughter Leila (Jacques) Innocent and their children, Hailey, Hanna, and Julie; son, Lynden Penner (Cathy Craig) and their children Emily (Patrick) Malone, David, Josephine, Jonathan, Shawn, Shauntell, and Peter; daughter, Lisa (Bart) Campbell and their children Sydney and Emma; brother John Hildebrandt, sister Mary Letkeman, sister Betty (Jake) Derksen. Tena is predeceased by her husband Abram Penner; grandson Francis Craig Penner; parents Isaac K. & Margaret Hildebrand; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. The Private Family Funeral Service, by invitation only, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Rosthern Mennonite Church. Public viewing for relatives and friends will be held in church before the service from 1:00-2:00 P.M. This will be a walk through viewing only; please wear a mask and wait outside of the church until invited in to view. The Private Family Service will be livestreamed on the Rosthern Mennonite Church Facebook page. Please request to friend the Facebook page of the church before Monday noon in order to view the live-streamed service. Interment will take place at Rosthern Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK (306) 232-5245 (www.funksfuneralhome.ca).
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Loretta, Leila, Lynden and Lisa, I am sorry to read about the passing of your mom. Your mom was such a wonderful person, always interested in others and had so much enthusiasm. I have good memories of chatting with her at church and at your house when friends and I would buy eggs that were not always destined for cooking. She would always greet my family when we travelled to Rosthern. May God give you peace as you share memories.
Dear Loretta, I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your Mom. May the memories you hold in your heart help you and your family through this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Penner family.
With Sympathy,
Bev Rutherford
A Mother’s Love can never be replaced. Our heattfelt condolences to your family.
We pray for strength and healing as you grieve the loss of an extraordinary lady.
We are definitely thinking of you all and praying you find comfort in knowing Aunt Tena is with our Lord and Saviour. She was such an incredible woman and role model. Her legacy is alive and well in all of you. I count myself blessed to have known her.
To all of Tena’s family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families at this difficult time. Tena’s legacy will live on for many generations. Mum spent many Ladies Service Club meetings and Seniors events with Tena and always enjoyed her friendship and humor. While out walking my dog I had many back alley chats with Tena about flowers and vegetables I will miss seeing her this spring and summer. Rest in peace Tena, you will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
Virginia Burling and Gayle Davidson
Sincere condolences to the family
I worked with your mother Tena Penner on the hospitality committee for many years and always appreciated her willingness to help. She will be missed. My she rest in peace.
Loretta, Leila, Lynden and Lisa I was so sad to read about the passing of your dear mom. I have so many fond memories of spending time at your place and your mom always happily putting another plate on the table. I will always remember her hearty laugh. Your mom will be greatly missed by many. May God give you comfort and peace as only He can. Thank you for making it possible for me to attend the funeral virtually. Many hugs to you all! – Verna Berg
We are so sorry for your loss – she will be missed. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family both while growing up and visits as an adult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Al & Irene
Dear Family of Tena (Ma) Penner:
Our earthly lives are diminished…but oh…the celebrating in heaven!! We are just here to learn to love Him…& Tena did just that. Her love of the Lord radiated outward onto those of us blessed to know & love Tena.
Until we meet again sweet sister!😘
Vaya con Dios!!
Love always,
Karen & Barry Kirkbride
Our fullest condolences from Bob Campbell and Judy Bonne goes out to all family members and friends . She was a lady we really liked and appreciated. Loved her up beat attitude and the phone calls we shared each Christmas. She will be missed
Our deepest sympathy to all of Tena’s family! She was such a friendly interesting soul! Will miss her chatter at coffeetime and miss visiting on the street!
May she rest in peace!
From Alvin Krause and Karin Schmidt
To all of Tena’s family our hearts and prayers are with you. On behalf of the Clothes Basket we will miss Tena. Although she hadn’t been coming since covid she put in countless hours at the store volunteering. And she also donated a lot of vegetables from her garden every year. Her sense of humor was always something to look forward to. Rest in peace Tena.
Deepest sympathy, Lisa, Bart, and girls (as well as extended family). I know your Mom/Grandma was deeply loved and admired by all who knew her. You spoke of her with such devotion, Lisa. Her life is one to emulate. May God give you peace and gratitude as you mourn your loss.
Dear Family,
Gloria and I send you are condolences/sympathies in the loss of your mother/grandmother. We, too, will also miss Aunt Tena. She was always interested in us nieces and nephews. I always enjoyed teasing Aunt Tena and waited for her comeback which was sure to come. We have many warm memories. Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with you.
Rich and Gloria Bucher
Dear Lisa, Bart, Sydney and Emma,
Our hearts grieve with you on the loss of a Mother and Grandmother. From what you have shared she is a wonderful example of a caring parent and grandparent, loving others, being a neighbour and friend and especially of loving Jesus. What an incredible legacy to leave. What a blessing to have the time with her.
We pray that God will comfort you at this time of loss and continue to hold you in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Vic and Donna Janz
My condolences to Loretta, Leila and Lynden and their families on the passing of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I remember her always smiling and laughing whenever I was around her. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.