We Remember
BRENKO, Frances Marianne
September 1, 1948 — May 12, 2023
On May 12, 2023, the extraordinary Frances Brenko peacefully passed away at the age of 74. She leaves behind her children, Rick Robinson (Annette), Lance Robinson (Christina Bue), and Natasha Brenko (Warren Bennett); her ten grandsons; and her three great-granddaughters. She goes to join her loving husband, George, who passed in 2019.
A strong and fiercely loving person, Frances will always be remembered by her family and friends. No formal service will take place.
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Frances was indeed a lovely human being. I got to know her while I worked at Northwood and came to consider her a friend. I had so many great conversations with her and a lot of laughs. i will definitely miss seeing her on my visits to Northwood. My deepest condolences to each of you. May the beautiful memories you hold close get you through this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Frances’s passing , condolences to Rick, Lance, Natasha, and the grandkids. RIP Frankie
So sad to hear of Frankie’s passing. As her obituary says, she truly was a strong and fierce woman! Frankie was my best friends sister, I first met her over 50 years ago. We had many laughs and conversations with my friend, Chris, Frankie, and their mom at their mom’s kitchen table. We laughed a lot. Good times that are sadly from a different era but not forgotten. One big thing that I remember about Frankie is that she used to “sleep write”. She would be asleep and get up and sit at her table and write while asleep. It intrigued me, not sleep walking but sleep writing. I always thought that was weird but so cool. Your life’s work is over, Frankie, rest.
I am very sorry to hear of Auntie Frankie’s passing. I have many fond childhood memories of her and can still picture her contagious laugh. My condolences to all who loved her.
I will always smile when I think of and remember Aunty Frankie. Her acceptance had a huge impact on my life. Rest in peace Aunty.
Auntie Frankie was a great story teller and she had a keen sense of humor. She knew how to spin all the hard, uncomfortable situations she faced as a woman and turn them into really funny stories. She was clever. She understood that laughter was good medicine and it made her forever lovable, memorable, infectious, courageous, and charming. Good-bye Auntie, you will always be remembered.
Auntie Frankie was an amazing person. I remember visits to the lake where she would treat us like her own children and feed us an abundance of delicious food. It was her joy and her laughter that I will always remember. What a beautiful lady and beautiful person. RIP auntie.
My beautiful Aunty Frances. You always had the biggest heart and my favorite place to visit my cousins Rick…Lance and Natasha. You always prepared big family meals making sure everyone always had enough at family gatherings. You always showed love and kindness and will always be remembered as a beautiful soul. GOD has a special place for you in Heaven where you are with my beautiful Mom and my beautiful grandma Mary…Rest in Peace any I will see you one day again my beautiful Aunty.