Born February 15, 1946 in Slovenia and moved to Canada in 1969, where she married her husband Joe and raised her family.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children:
Sons: Robert (Anica) Novak and David Novak; Daughters: Nancy (Brad) Johnson and Julie Novak. Sisters: Cilka, Anica and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Slovenija.
Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Kylie, Hayden, Lindsea, Tristan, Riley, Holden, Haley, Conor, Logan, Noah, Eve, Lily, and Nina.
Proud great-grandmother of Josef and Pacey.
Marinka was predeceased by her husband Joe, father Venceslav, and mother Angela.
Also lovingly remembered by Karmen, who was like a daughter to her, and her dear friend, caretaker, and angel, Rhona, for giving her the care she deserved.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Assman's Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway, Prince George, BC.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 887 Patricia Blvd, Prince George, BC with Father Rectorino Mendoza Tolentino officiating.
A Graveside Service will follow at 11:00 am at Memorial Park Cemetery, Prince George, BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home Hospice via Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society (https://pghpcs.ca/care/home-hospice/).
Marinka enjoyed golfing, gardening, and skiing but found the most joy spending time with her grandchildren.
A generous, caring, and loving soul – she spent her life taking care of everyone around her.
Forever in our hearts.
