Cremation has taken place. Private memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. Ash interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Morden. Memorial donations to the BTHC Foundation designated to the Cancer Unit or to Pembina Parish.
Katherine (Tina) Holenski (nee Peters)
1937 ~ 2022
Tina was born August 17, 1937, the 9th child of Susan (Unrau) and Jacob Peters. She grew up northwest of Morden and attended Cheval school, having to leave early to help her mother with household chores. She was diagnosed with polio at the age of 10. She was told she would never walk again but her determination proved that wrong.
Tina worked as a housekeeper for Joseph P Holenski, a farmer from the Pearce District, and a widower with two small children: Robert and Irene. She was baptized in the United Church in March 1959 and married Joe on the 28th of that month. They had three more children: Glen (1960), Betty (1961) and Sharon (1963). They operated and worked hard on their mixed farm and semi-retired to Morden in 1984 when Glen and Shannon took over the farm.
They were active members of the Pearce Community and Church and later at St Paul’s United Church in Morden. Tina supported Joe when he served on many boards and committees and after Joe’s passing (1992), she continued volunteering with the UCW, Pembina Threshermen’s Museum and the Morden Thrift Shop.
Tina enjoyed many activities including gardening, camping, bowling, golfing, bocce ball and word, board & card games - but perhaps her favourite pastime was cleaning! She loved a competitive game of cribbage right up until her last few days.
You could always find Tina at all the grandchildren’s activities cheering them on. She especially enjoyed the great grandchildren and watching them grow - they brought her great joy.
Tina grew up with 13 siblings and loved their annual reunions and visiting with them - now that reunion with her loved ones has been relocated. Her greatest desire was to remain in her own home as long as possible. With her strong determination and family support that wish was fulfilled until admission to hospital on January 6th. The family wishes to express gratitude to all of Tina's caregivers and medical team.
Tina was predeceased by her husband, Joe P Holenski and daughter-in-law, Edith Holenski, her parents, her in-laws, Alex and Ruby Holenski and four brothers, Jake, Pete, Bill and John.
She is survived by her children: Robert (Alice) Holenski, Irene (Abe) Peters, Glen (Shannon) Holenski, Betty (Ken) Horn and Sharon Deceuninck;
her grandchildren: Connor (Bridgette) Holenski, Devon Holenski, Kayla (Tim) Peters, Derek (Bailee) Holenski, Gavin Holenski, Dallas (Regan) Holenski, Ryan (Jaclyn) Peters, Garrett Deceuninck and Tyson Deceuninck;
and her great grandchildren: Taji, Stetson, Sterling, Gentry, Kenadee , Emmett, Theo, Aryn, Abby, Nathan, Matthew, Brooklyn, Zack and Ben; her sisters: Susan, Anna, Mary and Trudy; her brothers: Henry, Abe, Fred, Cornie and Ben.
Psalm 145:20 “The Lord watches over all who love him.”
Memorial service with ash interment at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, designated to the Cancer Unit or to the Pembina Parish.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com
Katherine (Tina) Holenski (nee Peters)
1937 ~ 2022
Tina was born August 17, 1937, the 9th child of Susan (Unrau) and Jacob Peters. She grew up northwest of Morden and attended Cheval school, having to leave early to help her mother with household chores. She was diagnosed with polio at the age of 10. She was told she would never walk again but her determination proved that wrong.
Tina worked as a housekeeper for Joseph P Holenski, a farmer from the Pearce District, and a widower with two small children: Robert and Irene. She was baptized in the United Church in March 1959 and married Joe on the 28th of that month. They had three more children: Glen (1960), Betty (1961) and Sharon (1963). They operated and worked hard on their mixed farm and semi-retired to Morden in 1984 when Glen and Shannon took over the farm.
They were active members of the Pearce Community and Church and later at St Paul’s United Church in Morden. Tina supported Joe when he served on many boards and committees and after Joe’s passing (1992), she continued volunteering with the UCW, Pembina Threshermen’s Museum and the Morden Thrift Shop.
Tina enjoyed many activities including gardening, camping, bowling, golfing, bocce ball and word, board & card games - but perhaps her favourite pastime was cleaning! She loved a competitive game of cribbage right up until her last few days.
You could always find Tina at all the grandchildren’s activities cheering them on. She especially enjoyed the great grandchildren and watching them grow - they brought her great joy.
Tina grew up with 13 siblings and loved their annual reunions and visiting with them - now that reunion with her loved ones has been relocated. Her greatest desire was to remain in her own home as long as possible. With her strong determination and family support that wish was fulfilled until admission to hospital on January 6th. The family wishes to express gratitude to all of Tina's caregivers and medical team.
Tina was predeceased by her husband, Joe P Holenski and daughter-in-law, Edith Holenski, her parents, her in-laws, Alex and Ruby Holenski and four brothers, Jake, Pete, Bill and John.
She is survived by her children: Robert (Alice) Holenski, Irene (Abe) Peters, Glen (Shannon) Holenski, Betty (Ken) Horn and Sharon Deceuninck;
her grandchildren: Connor (Bridgette) Holenski, Devon Holenski, Kayla (Tim) Peters, Derek (Bailee) Holenski, Gavin Holenski, Dallas (Regan) Holenski, Ryan (Jaclyn) Peters, Garrett Deceuninck and Tyson Deceuninck;
and her great grandchildren: Taji, Stetson, Sterling, Gentry, Kenadee , Emmett, Theo, Aryn, Abby, Nathan, Matthew, Brooklyn, Zack and Ben; her sisters: Susan, Anna, Mary and Trudy; her brothers: Henry, Abe, Fred, Cornie and Ben.
Psalm 145:20 “The Lord watches over all who love him.”
Memorial service with ash interment at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, designated to the Cancer Unit or to the Pembina Parish.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com