Marinus (Martin) Gerrit Willem Luesink
December 1st, 1940 ~ February 26th, 2016
Our beloved Father, Marinus (Martin) Gerrit Willem Luesink, born December 1st, 1940 in Hengelo, Netherlands passed away peacefully at The Regina Pasqua Hospital, Friday, February 26, 2016 with his precious wife; our mother Marjorie and our sister Jo-Ann by his side. Dad is survived by his wife of 48 years Marjorie, his children: son Allan; son Stephen and wife Gail, grandchildren Tyler, Cody and Kyla; daughter Jo-Ann and husband Alex Macris, grandchildren Elizabeth, Alison, Johnathan and David; son Bryan, grandchildren Elaina, Lydia and Caitlyn; daughter Karen and husband Bryce Letkeman, grandchildren Lexi and Jason, his siblings: sisters Antje (married to Gerrit Lubbers) and Gerda; brothers Albert and wife Ruth; Jerry and wife Tinie; sister-in-laws Gerritje (married to Bernard) and Jo (married to Hendrik), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased into glory by his son Michael; parents Albertus and Gerdina, sister Dina and her husband Gerrit Toonk, brothers Bernard and Hendrik, and brother-in-law Gerrit Lubbers. Martin's love and devotion to his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ was most important in his life which he lived out with great passion. Dad loved being with people and was always generous in his time given to family and friends, and he was much loved in return. Though he will be dearly missed, we do not wish him away from his LORD and Savior, and we look ahead with great joy to the day that we will be reunited with him in our LORD Jesus Christ. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:30 pm in Living Hope Alliance Church, 3900 East Arcola Ave., Regina, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maritime Ministries of Hellenic Ministries, PO Box 51103, Ajax, ON L1T 4M4 (www.hellenicministries.org).
Messages:
Psalm 116.15 - Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. We praise God for Martin's life and testimony, his obvious interest in missions and your support of missions in prayer and finances. Martin was a faithful and generous friend over many years. Marjorie, you and Martin were always hospitable, giving of your time and energy to accommodate us and our family. We will pray for you and your family, in this adjustment, but we know that his suffering has ended and he is enjoying LIFE with his LORD. With a long-distance hug, from Robert & Gladys Lundy
Dear Marjorie and family: We send our condolences. Martin has touched our hearts as a friend and neighbor and he will dearly be missed. He has left a footprint in our hearts. May God give you comfort and peace.
We have fond memories of Martin and are thankful he is with the Lord. Gerald and Daisy Frostad
Dear Marj and family, So very sorry on the loss of Martin. He was a great man and I so respected him. I so enjoyed the short time my dad and I lived at your home and how we were welcomed as family. He will be deeply missed. Much love Marj, Angie Thomas
Dear Marjorie, My sincere sympathy in the loss of your help meet, Martin. I have so many fond memories of working with him. I'll always remember his love for our Lord and Saviour as well as his joyful service to Him. My family will forever be thankful for his help with John as we transitioned to Regina and into a new home. May God give you peace and comfort in as you continue on each day. Blessings, Mary
Hello Marjorie. May I express my sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband and father. May the God of all comfort be near you as you move ahead without him. You will be missing him greatly and want you to know that Jesus is always near to carry your burden. " casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7. Albert
Marj and Family. My deepest sympathy to you. Sincerely Ruth Johnson
We have many wonderful memories of Martin. He was a fun loving man who had a great zest for living. I so enjoyed the great memories of singing in a quartet with him. We trust that God will provide comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead. Our love, Lawrence & Adele Lofgren
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Although we know Martin is rejoicing with the Lord, we know he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martin indeed a genuine man of Christian integrity, a cherished mentor and friend. Marj and family we pray The Lord will surround you with His love and peace and comfort and bless you each with an abundance of truly special memories. Much love and hugs to each of you,
Dear Marjorie and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years since I had the privilege of hearing Martin sing a duet with Marjorie at the Ormiston Baptist church. His beautiful tenor voice carried the melody and harmonized so well with Marjy's alto..... May God bring you peace and comfort during the days ahead. Sincerely, Janice (Thompson) Anderson
Marjorie and family. We were so sorry to hear of Martin's homegoing. Praying God will comfort and keep you all. He was a dear man and we have many memories of him. God bless you all. Dale and Robin Berkan