Obituaries

JAMES KENNETH MARTENS

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Kenneth Martens on April 24, 2025 at his home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 71.

He is survived by his daughter Angela Gregory; son-in-law Jeffrey Gregory; grandson Michael; sister Barb; brothers Jake, Bill, Ron and Ed (d. April 28, 2025); brother-in-law Ron Sawatzky and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, sisters Anne and Mary and brother-in-law Gerald Snowdon.

James was born on December 29, 1954 in Cartwright, MB to parents, Peter and Barbara Martens. He spent his childhood growing up on the family farm in southern Manitoba. He attended schools in Mather, Mb, Crystal City, MB and Winkler, MB.

He worked as a manager at CO-OP in Winkler as well as being resident caretaker of Boulton Estates in Winnipeg and working for the City of Winnipeg. He enjoyed spending time at his beloved cabin at Lake Irwin in Neepawa, MB. He enjoyed his role in the tenants committee at his apartment block in Winnipeg and made many close friends there. James was married twice. Once in 1979 to Lorraine Macsymic (Suski) and second in 1991 to Sandy Penner.

As per James’s request, no funeral service will be held.

To honor James, the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association which was a very important organization to James. Canadian Mental Health Association, 930 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Mb R3G 0P8 https://www.cmhaacrossmb.ca/donate/