MARTINNIZEN: Mary Elizabeth (nee Isles - Walker) Martinnizen entered into eternal rest June 23, 2006, at her residence, the Riverdale Personal Care, Rivers. Born August 19, 1915 at Firdale, Manitoba, the eldest daughter of William and Annie Isles, Mary received her education at Firdale and Arrow River. She met Melville Walker and married him in 1936 at Forrest, Manitoba. They had three children, Milton Craig, Myrna Gail, and Linda Alice. She became a widow in September of 1943. In July of 1948, Mary married John Martinnizen and they were happily married for 32 years. They moved to Beaver, Manitoba with the children in 1948 and remained there until 1961 when they moved to MacGregor, Manitoba. In May of 1996 Mary moved to Brandon and then to Rivers, Manitoba in October 2005. Mary was very active in the community and belonged to the I.O.D.E., Bible study group, U.C.W., and became a life long member of the MacGregor Hospital Aide. She was a devoted member of the MacGregor United Church and later the Central United Church in Brandon. Mary was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was always there for her family with an encouraging word in her gentle supportive manner. She was a little woman with a big heart always willing to help others, asking nothing in return. "Mom was not only our mother but also our confident and above all our best friend." In her quiet gentle way Mary was loved by all who knew her. She was predeceased by: her parents William and Annie Isles; one sister Mona Isles; her first husband William Melville Walker in September 1943 and second husband John Martinnizen in May 1980 and by one grandson Mark Defoort in October 1972. She leaves to mourn, her children Craig (Evelyn) Walker of Saskatoon, Gail (Rene) Defoort of Winnipeg and Linda (Glen) Leckie of Rivers; one sister Gwen Brown of Winnipeg; nephew Pat (Carol) Brown of Winnipeg; seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, Brandon on Monday, June 26, 2006 (tonight) from 7:00 pm. To 8:00 pm. The Funeral Ceremony will be held in the MacGregor United Church, MacGregor on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood of Central United Church, Brandon will officiate. Interment will follow in the MacGregor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B7 or the Riverdale Personal Care Home, P.O. Box 428 Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0 or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
Mother
You were always there when we needed you,
No task to great or small.
With a loving heart and willing hands,
For us you did them all.
Thanks for the years you gave us,
For the times that we shared,
We only pray when you left us,
That you knew how much we cared.
We love and will miss you, Mom.

Grandma - Nana
Your heart overflowed
With understanding and love,
Your smile was as radiant
As the stars up above,
You always stood by
In sunshine or rain,
And gave of yourself
Without thought of gain.
We love and will miss you GrandmaMemorials
Charity of Choice/Cdn Cancer Society, or Riverdale Personal Care Home