February 27, 1934 - January 12, 2025
It is with great sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of Clara Martins on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90.
Left to hold her dear to their hearts are her children Philip (Sandra) Martins, Marlene (Barry) McPherson, Beverly Haak, and Pauline (Chris) Robinson; grandchildren Demara, Aaron, Kevin (Laurel), Riley (Noemie), Andrew (Marie), Michael (Shawna), Danelle (Paul), Colin (Carla) and Ashley; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy, Victoria Onysyk (Dan), Ruth Willms (Ed), Irene Redekopp (Henry), brothers Art, Ken (Ann), sister-in-law Ann Nikkel (Victor), brother-in-law Gerry Martins (Rose) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Clara was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Henry Martins; son-in-law Don Haak; great grandson Josiah Haak; sister Mary Schmidt (John), brothers Jim (Tina), Jack (Donna), Katie Tosey (Joseph), Victor (Ann), Ervan and sister Rosella Rempel.
Clara was born February 27, 1934 in Yarrow, BC. She was the sixth child of 14 children born to Jacob and Agatha (Buhler) Nikkel and lived a life marked by serving others, hard work and showing kindness.
Clara and Henry Martins were married on October 10, 1954 at East Aldergrove MB Church. In 1968 their young family moved to Clearbrook, BC and joined the Bakerview MB Church.
Clara passed on her rich faith to her children and her love for family. She worked as a cook at the Menno Home and the Columbia Bible College. After retiring, Clara was a volunteer with the Mennonite Central Committee in Abbotsford for 20 years.
In 2016, after living in Abbotsford, BC for almost 50 years, Clara and Henry moved to Kelowna to be closer to their 3 daughters.
A Celebration of Life was held Friday, January 31, at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC, with Pastor Andrew Haak officiating. Interment with family was on Friday, January 31 at 1:30 pm at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
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