YANKO CAJNAR Obituary
Yanko Cajnar
Age 90 of Hockessin, DE died peacefully on October 8, 2005 at his home.
Central to Mr. Cajnar's life were his family and his Catholic faith. He loved the land of his birth, Slovenia. Yanko was very proud of his US citizenship, the country he has resided in since 1949. Mr. Cajnar was a master carpenter and an expert in landscape grooming. He was employed by Sanford School and at the time of his retirement was the longest serving member of the staff after 42 years. He pursued excellence in all that he did. This, his honesty, and kindness earned him great respect. It particularly endeared him to the boys of the school's boarding school days to whom he had been a father figure. As recently as September 24, 2005, Sanford graduates of the 1950s, 60s and 70s stopped by to share memories and pay their respects. A 1956 graduate recently wrote "I have never forgotten that man. A quiet mountain." One of Mr. Cajnar's greatest joys in life was doing things for others. Recognizing his dedication, the school honored him with a brass plaque at the YANKO CAJNAR BRIDGE at the south end of Chapel Valley. The Sanford Alumni Association in 1997 honored Mr. Cajnar by presenting him with the "Alumni Award". He was a life member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Cajnar is survived by his deeply beloved wife of 53 years, Maria Cajnar. He will be dearly missed by his 2 daughters and their husbands, Martina Cajnar and Albert Crompton of Elkton, MD and Hedwig Annie and Larry Lester of St. Georges, DE. Yanko is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Hans Crompton, Alexander Lester and Michael Lester; by his nieces, Mary Re-der and Stephanie Krywko and their families, all of DE; and nieces and nephews in Slovenia. He was preceded in death by his only son, Hans Thomas Cajnar; and 8 brothers and sisters.
"We, the immediate family can not find words enough to say, 'Thank You' to all, for the 57 wonderful years Yanko had at Sanford."
Family and friends are invited to call at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road, on Wednesday evening, October 12, from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, at 10:30 am at St Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poore, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713.
Published by The News Journal on Oct. 12, 2005.
Yanko Cajnar
Age 90 of Hockessin, DE died peacefully on October 8, 2005 at his home.
Central to Mr. Cajnar's life were his family and his Catholic faith. He loved the land of his birth, Slovenia. Yanko was very proud of his US citizenship, the country he has resided in since 1949. Mr. Cajnar was a master carpenter and an expert in landscape grooming. He was employed by Sanford School and at the time of his retirement was the longest serving member of the staff after 42 years. He pursued excellence in all that he did. This, his honesty, and kindness earned him great respect. It particularly endeared him to the boys of the school's boarding school days to whom he had been a father figure. As recently as September 24, 2005, Sanford graduates of the 1950s, 60s and 70s stopped by to share memories and pay their respects. A 1956 graduate recently wrote "I have never forgotten that man. A quiet mountain." One of Mr. Cajnar's greatest joys in life was doing things for others. Recognizing his dedication, the school honored him with a brass plaque at the YANKO CAJNAR BRIDGE at the south end of Chapel Valley. The Sanford Alumni Association in 1997 honored Mr. Cajnar by presenting him with the "Alumni Award". He was a life member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Cajnar is survived by his deeply beloved wife of 53 years, Maria Cajnar. He will be dearly missed by his 2 daughters and their husbands, Martina Cajnar and Albert Crompton of Elkton, MD and Hedwig Annie and Larry Lester of St. Georges, DE. Yanko is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Hans Crompton, Alexander Lester and Michael Lester; by his nieces, Mary Re-der and Stephanie Krywko and their families, all of DE; and nieces and nephews in Slovenia. He was preceded in death by his only son, Hans Thomas Cajnar; and 8 brothers and sisters.
"We, the immediate family can not find words enough to say, 'Thank You' to all, for the 57 wonderful years Yanko had at Sanford."
Family and friends are invited to call at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road, on Wednesday evening, October 12, from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, at 10:30 am at St Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poore, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713.
Published by The News Journal on Oct. 12, 2005.
YANKO CAJNAR Obituary
Yanko Cajnar
Age 90 of Hockessin, DE died peacefully on October 8, 2005 at his home.
Central to Mr. Cajnar's life were his family and his Catholic faith. He loved the land of his birth, Slovenia. Yanko was very proud of his US citizenship, the country he has resided in since 1949. Mr. Cajnar was a master carpenter and an expert in landscape grooming. He was employed by Sanford School and at the time of his retirement was the longest serving member of the staff after 42 years. He pursued excellence in all that he did. This, his honesty, and kindness earned him great respect. It particularly endeared him to the boys of the school's boarding school days to whom he had been a father figure. As recently as September 24, 2005, Sanford graduates of the 1950s, 60s and 70s stopped by to share memories and pay their respects. A 1956 graduate recently wrote "I have never forgotten that man. A quiet mountain." One of Mr. Cajnar's greatest joys in life was doing things for others. Recognizing his dedication, the school honored him with a brass plaque at the YANKO CAJNAR BRIDGE at the south end of Chapel Valley. The Sanford Alumni Association in 1997 honored Mr. Cajnar by presenting him with the "Alumni Award". He was a life member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Cajnar is survived by his deeply beloved wife of 53 years, Maria Cajnar. He will be dearly missed by his 2 daughters and their husbands, Martina Cajnar and Albert Crompton of Elkton, MD and Hedwig Annie and Larry Lester of St. Georges, DE. Yanko is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Hans Crompton, Alexander Lester and Michael Lester; by his nieces, Mary Re-der and Stephanie Krywko and their families, all of DE; and nieces and nephews in Slovenia. He was preceded in death by his only son, Hans Thomas Cajnar; and 8 brothers and sisters.
"We, the immediate family can not find words enough to say, 'Thank You' to all, for the 57 wonderful years Yanko had at Sanford."
Family and friends are invited to call at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road, on Wednesday evening, October 12, from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, at 10:30 am at St Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poore, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713.
Published by The News Journal on Oct. 12, 2005.
Yanko Cajnar
Age 90 of Hockessin, DE died peacefully on October 8, 2005 at his home.
Central to Mr. Cajnar's life were his family and his Catholic faith. He loved the land of his birth, Slovenia. Yanko was very proud of his US citizenship, the country he has resided in since 1949. Mr. Cajnar was a master carpenter and an expert in landscape grooming. He was employed by Sanford School and at the time of his retirement was the longest serving member of the staff after 42 years. He pursued excellence in all that he did. This, his honesty, and kindness earned him great respect. It particularly endeared him to the boys of the school's boarding school days to whom he had been a father figure. As recently as September 24, 2005, Sanford graduates of the 1950s, 60s and 70s stopped by to share memories and pay their respects. A 1956 graduate recently wrote "I have never forgotten that man. A quiet mountain." One of Mr. Cajnar's greatest joys in life was doing things for others. Recognizing his dedication, the school honored him with a brass plaque at the YANKO CAJNAR BRIDGE at the south end of Chapel Valley. The Sanford Alumni Association in 1997 honored Mr. Cajnar by presenting him with the "Alumni Award". He was a life member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Cajnar is survived by his deeply beloved wife of 53 years, Maria Cajnar. He will be dearly missed by his 2 daughters and their husbands, Martina Cajnar and Albert Crompton of Elkton, MD and Hedwig Annie and Larry Lester of St. Georges, DE. Yanko is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Hans Crompton, Alexander Lester and Michael Lester; by his nieces, Mary Re-der and Stephanie Krywko and their families, all of DE; and nieces and nephews in Slovenia. He was preceded in death by his only son, Hans Thomas Cajnar; and 8 brothers and sisters.
"We, the immediate family can not find words enough to say, 'Thank You' to all, for the 57 wonderful years Yanko had at Sanford."
Family and friends are invited to call at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road, on Wednesday evening, October 12, from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, at 10:30 am at St Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poore, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713.
Published by The News Journal on Oct. 12, 2005.
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