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     Rosina Fink was born on May 10, 1899 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Gottlob Heinrich Fink and Bennettie Nave.
     Rosina married Dr. Joseph B. Jenkins on December 24, 1940 in California.² Rosina died on October 31, 1988 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, at age 89² and was buried in Memorial Park Cem, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.²

     Edna Elizabeth Fink was born on April 23, 1903 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Gottlob Heinrich Fink and Bennettie Nave.
     Edna married Joseph Claude Looney on December 26, 1925 in Edmond, Oklahoma.², the son of Ora A & Benjamin Looney.³ Edna died on June 18, 1987 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, at age 84⁴ and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma.^4,5

     Arthur Percival Slade was born circa 1881 in England.¹ Arthur immigrated from England to British Columbia, Canada, in 1900.¹
     Arthur married Emma Blanche MacDonald on January 19, 1909 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.^2,1 Arthur Percival Slade was in the wholesale produce business.¹ Arthur died on March 5, 1975 in Vancouver, British Columbia.³ He was buried in Pacific Heritage Cemetery, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.⁴

     Sadie Soper was born circa 1924 in Newfoundland.¹
     Sadie married John Slade.¹ Sadie died on March 28, 2015.¹ She was buried in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carbonear, Newfoundland.¹

     John Joseph Slade was born on May 13, 1951 in Carbonear, Conception Bay, Newfoundland.¹ He was the son of John Slade and Sadie Soper.^2,1 John died on January 9, 2020 in Newfoundland at age 68.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      SLADE John May 13, 1951 - January 9, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Slade at the age of 68 on January 9, 2020. He is predeceased by his parents John & Sadie Slade and his brother Kenneth. He leaves to mourn with loving memories his son Stephen Slade (Jeannie McFarlane), daughter Leah Harvey (Pierre-Luc) and grandson Jack; his loving & dedicated sister Helen Pembroke (Pat) and brother Kevin (Sandy). Also, close friends: Elaine, Sara, Mackenzie & Mikayla Oates, Peter, Sandra & Sophia Deering, Priscilla (Babs) Pike, Steven Soper and especially Aretha H. Davidson. Special thanks to Dr. Ingrid Peacock for the kind and compassionate care she provided. John was born at Placentia cottage hospital and spent his formative years in Crockers Cove and grew up in Carbonear. He worked for his uncle Jack Soper at Royal Garage in Harbour Grace where he learned invaluable life lessons. John graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and went on to work for the federal government for over 30 years. He had a positive influence on many communities throughout the Avalon. Upon retirement, John embarked on a new course and completed electrical technology from College of the North Atlantic. John had great passion for wood working, music, hockey, martial arts (obtaining a black belt in Kenpo Karate), riding his motor cycle and tending to his “ladies”; he sure did have a green thumb. A celebration of John’s life will take place at Route 66 in Carbonear on Monday January 13, 2020 from 4pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. “Old bikers never die, they just ride away.”.¹

     Emma Blanche MacDonald was known as Blanche.² She was born circa 1889.²
     Emma married Arthur Percival Slade on January 19, 1909 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.^1,2 Emma Blanche MacDonald was a Presbyterian.² Emma died on May 1, 1973³ and was buried in Pacific Heritage Cemetery, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.³

     Isobel Slade was born circa 1910 in British Columbia, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Percival Slade and Emma Blanche MacDonald.¹
     Isobel married John W. Curtis.² Isobel died in 2004.² She was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California.³

     Jeanette Slade was born on January 3, 1913 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Percival Slade and Emma Blanche MacDonald.¹
     Jeanette married Creignton Jones.³ Jeanette died on June 7, 1990 at age 77.² She was buried in Pacific Heritage Cemetery, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.²

     William Slade was born circa 1879 in Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ He was the son of William Slade and Mary [?].¹

     Silby Slade was born circa 1884 in Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ He was the son of William Slade and Mary [?].¹