August 4, 1953 - August 17, 2020
Vilma Belen Hinkle was the beloved wife of 21 years to Kevin Scott Hinkle, went to her reward in The Cleveland Clinic Hospital at 3:59pm on August 17, 2020 after a short but terminal illness. She was the mother of four loving and dutiful children Mary Joy (Joyercito) Manalang, Jeffery B. (Rowena Reyes) Gaviola, Lester B. (Arden Milano) Gaviola, Mary Ann Gaviola all of the Philippines; 12 Grandchildren – (Joy) Shandy, Bhea Patricia, Mark Angelo, James Emmanuel, Faith Manalang (Jeff) Abigail, Angelina Victoria, Kloe Ada Gaviola; Great Grandchildren – (Joy) Kyle Manalang Valez, Athena Jade and Mark Jacobs. Vilma loved the life she lived and lived stating 23 Psalms, she said “Our Lord has given me everything I wanted”. She acquired her education in the Philippines where she completed her formal education and College. Her employment allowed her to travel and supply the needs of her family. Vilma worked in Singapore from 1986 to 1990 and Saudi Arabia from 1994 to 1998 where she was employed by the King. She began working for Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital upon her arrival to Cleveland Ohio until her death. She was one of 11 children. 5 brothers and 5 sisters. She loved being a mother and grandmother. She loved caring for Prince Colin Bandor now Mahammad Bin Salman Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. She loved to sing, work in her church, travel, cook and meet new people. Her children were the love of her life. Her best friend and sister in Christ Nolie shared in her joys and sorrows. They were inseparable. Vilma was one of seven founding members of the Pinagpala Christian Group under the leadership of Bro. Fred Tandoc. The group continues to encourage and promote the love of Christ in the church and community with various missionary projects. She found solace in the group. Vilma met Kevin while working for the King at the Clinic. They courted for three years by mail and phone until he came to the Philippines to claim his bride. She returned to Cleveland Ohio and began to work at the hospital while providing for her family in the Philippines until her death. She resided in the Hinkle family home in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland Ohio. Her children fondly referred to Kevin as their dad. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn family, relatives and many friends who loved her.
Her work as a missionary and witness for Christ will not be forgotten.
A celebration of her live will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church 12901 West Pleasant Valley Road Parma, OH 44130.