Mae was the daughter of William L. Robinson and Notie Hamilton, both natives of Tennessee. Mae's siblings included William Clay, John W., Herbert S., Alma, Luther, Louis Edward, Lola and Lela. By 1920, the family had moved to Tranquility, Fresno County, California, where soon Mae met John Genik, a Canadian native from Winnipeg with Ukrainian ancestry. They were married in 1922. A daughter, Edith, was born in 1924. While John was busy farming and working for the James Irrigation District, retiring in 1966, and then active in San Joaquin city affairs serving as Mayor and Councilman, Mae worked as the local telephone operator. After John's death in 1971, Mae moved to Aptos, California to be near her daughter, Edith, and grandchildren. Mae lived a very long life of 97 years surrounded by a loving family and friends.
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Obituary published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000:
Mae N. Genik passed away In Capitola, California on January 31, 2000. She was 97 years of age. Born In Sparta, Tennessee, she came to California with her family at age 10. She grew up and attended schools in the Fresno area. She worked for the City of San Joaquin, California as a librarian, then as a city clerk, before coming to the Santa Cruz area In 1972. She enjoyed traveling, especially attending family reunions. She was known as a fantastic cook and loved spending time with her family. She was active in her church and has been a member of Santa Cruz Church of Christ for the past 26 years. Mae Is survived by her daughter, Edith Anderson of Aptos; a sister, Lola Carden of San Jose; one grandchild, seven great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband (of over 52 years), John C. Genik who passed away in 1971, 2 sisters, Alma & Lela and six brothers, Clay, Clovis, Wesley, Herbert, Luther & Edward and One Grandchild who passed away in 1989. Graveside services will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens Monday, February 7, 2000, at 11:00 AM. Contributions In her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 2612, Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Arrangements are under the direction of Norman's Family Chapel, 3620 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA. 3620 SOQUEL DRIVE SOQUEL
Published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000
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Obituary published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000:
Mae N. Genik passed away In Capitola, California on January 31, 2000. She was 97 years of age. Born In Sparta, Tennessee, she came to California with her family at age 10. She grew up and attended schools in the Fresno area. She worked for the City of San Joaquin, California as a librarian, then as a city clerk, before coming to the Santa Cruz area In 1972. She enjoyed traveling, especially attending family reunions. She was known as a fantastic cook and loved spending time with her family. She was active in her church and has been a member of Santa Cruz Church of Christ for the past 26 years. Mae Is survived by her daughter, Edith Anderson of Aptos; a sister, Lola Carden of San Jose; one grandchild, seven great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband (of over 52 years), John C. Genik who passed away in 1971, 2 sisters, Alma & Lela and six brothers, Clay, Clovis, Wesley, Herbert, Luther & Edward and One Grandchild who passed away in 1989. Graveside services will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens Monday, February 7, 2000, at 11:00 AM. Contributions In her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 2612, Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Arrangements are under the direction of Norman's Family Chapel, 3620 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA. 3620 SOQUEL DRIVE SOQUEL
Published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000
Mae was the daughter of William L. Robinson and Notie Hamilton, both natives of Tennessee. Mae's siblings included William Clay, John W., Herbert S., Alma, Luther, Louis Edward, Lola and Lela. By 1920, the family had moved to Tranquility, Fresno County, California, where soon Mae met John Genik, a Canadian native from Winnipeg with Ukrainian ancestry. They were married in 1922. A daughter, Edith, was born in 1924. While John was busy farming and working for the James Irrigation District, retiring in 1966, and then active in San Joaquin city affairs serving as Mayor and Councilman, Mae worked as the local telephone operator. After John's death in 1971, Mae moved to Aptos, California to be near her daughter, Edith, and grandchildren. Mae lived a very long life of 97 years surrounded by a loving family and friends.
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Obituary published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000:
Mae N. Genik passed away In Capitola, California on January 31, 2000. She was 97 years of age. Born In Sparta, Tennessee, she came to California with her family at age 10. She grew up and attended schools in the Fresno area. She worked for the City of San Joaquin, California as a librarian, then as a city clerk, before coming to the Santa Cruz area In 1972. She enjoyed traveling, especially attending family reunions. She was known as a fantastic cook and loved spending time with her family. She was active in her church and has been a member of Santa Cruz Church of Christ for the past 26 years. Mae Is survived by her daughter, Edith Anderson of Aptos; a sister, Lola Carden of San Jose; one grandchild, seven great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband (of over 52 years), John C. Genik who passed away in 1971, 2 sisters, Alma & Lela and six brothers, Clay, Clovis, Wesley, Herbert, Luther & Edward and One Grandchild who passed away in 1989. Graveside services will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens Monday, February 7, 2000, at 11:00 AM. Contributions In her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 2612, Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Arrangements are under the direction of Norman's Family Chapel, 3620 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA. 3620 SOQUEL DRIVE SOQUEL
Published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000
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Obituary published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000:
Mae N. Genik passed away In Capitola, California on January 31, 2000. She was 97 years of age. Born In Sparta, Tennessee, she came to California with her family at age 10. She grew up and attended schools in the Fresno area. She worked for the City of San Joaquin, California as a librarian, then as a city clerk, before coming to the Santa Cruz area In 1972. She enjoyed traveling, especially attending family reunions. She was known as a fantastic cook and loved spending time with her family. She was active in her church and has been a member of Santa Cruz Church of Christ for the past 26 years. Mae Is survived by her daughter, Edith Anderson of Aptos; a sister, Lola Carden of San Jose; one grandchild, seven great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband (of over 52 years), John C. Genik who passed away in 1971, 2 sisters, Alma & Lela and six brothers, Clay, Clovis, Wesley, Herbert, Luther & Edward and One Grandchild who passed away in 1989. Graveside services will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens Monday, February 7, 2000, at 11:00 AM. Contributions In her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 2612, Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Arrangements are under the direction of Norman's Family Chapel, 3620 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA. 3620 SOQUEL DRIVE SOQUEL
Published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel on February 5, 2000
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