1956 – 2026
Cindy Lou Clarke (nee Senkpiel) passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital on May 2, 2026, holding the hand of her loving husband of 49 years, Bob. She was diagnosed with a devasting and aggressive Leukemia (AMML) which overwhelmed her in a very short time. She faced this disease with courage, strength and dignity. In the very few days she had, her energy was focused on extending love and affection to her family and friends. Her children and grandchildren were her treasures on earth.
Cindy was born on Christmas Day 1956, in Prince George B.C., to Samuel and Phyllis Senkpiel. Her childhood was difficult, but she channeled those difficulties into developing a strong and resilient character reinforced by Christian values. That character was reflected in being a thoughtful, caring wife to Bob and a dedicated and loving mother to her two children, Jennifer and Ryan. She loved being a mom and poured her energy into homeschooling her children and instilling in them a lifelong love of learning. When her kids left home to pursue their lives, she became a teaching assistant working with children with learning difficulties.
She loved reading and playing games with her family, but she was an outdoors girl too and loved camping and nature. Once she had the time, she became an accomplished quilter, producing beautiful quilts for her family. After living in several communities and areas in B.C., including Prince George, Fort St John, Revelstoke and Sorrento, she chose Salt Spring Island as her retirement haven. She loved her cottage that looked out over the sea. It was a place that she worked hard at developing and building over the five years that she lived here.
Cindy was predeceased by her parents and her brothers James and Aron. She is survived by husband Bob, children Jennifer (Jeremy) Isaak with grandchildren Madeleine, Sam and Gabe of Salt Spring Island, and son Ryan (Leanne) with grandchildren Grace and Michael in Ontario. A brother Rob (Heather) of Cobble Hill B.C., a sister Patrice (Victor) Budac of Fort St John and a sister-in-law, Elaine Senkpiel of Salt Spring Island. She requested no formal funeral or marker preferring to be simply remembered in the hearts and minds of the people she loved.
Her family would like to thank her Doctors, David Goranson and Holly Slakov for their deep concern and care during her illness, as well as the tremendously supportive and caring medical staff at our “gem” of a local hospital, Lady Minto.