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VRIEND, Geertruida
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Geertruida (Truus) Vriend, aged 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. She was born on January 13, 1933 in Avenhorn, Netherlands to Gerrit Haakman and Antje Haakman (Beemsterboer). Geertruida moved to Canada with her husband in 1953, where they welcomed their children into the world. She is predeceased by her husband Johannes Adrianus Vriend.
Geertruida is remembered as being hardworking, kind, and understanding. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was known by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Oma.”
Geertruida is deeply missed by her family and friends in Canada and The Netherlands. Her family would like to thank all the volunteers, staff, and clinicians at Kelowna General Hospital for their support and compassion in her final days.
To respect Geertruida’s wishes, no memorial services will be held. In an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia.
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I wish you eternal rest and peace, Oma. I am grateful to have had you in my life. Sending condolences to everybody touched by this loss.
Sad to hear of the passing of your mom Annette i always remember her as a hard working lady wonderful cook loved all the times i sat around her kitchen drinking lots of coffee with your parents she will be missed
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady
We are honored to have had Truus as a friend of our family, and are greatly saddened by her passing.
We are so sorry to hear the news of your Mom’s passing.. Treasure the memories. Take good care.♥️ Sharon & Doug
So sorry for your loss my dear familie.
Truus is born in the Netherlands. And was the nice of my father. Uncle Gerrit and aunt Antje are moved to Canada. She is born in the same year also my dad. Wish the family in Canada and in the Netherlands strenght to loss this wonderful woman.
Greeting Corlinda Haakman from the Netherlands.
Dear Aunt Truus
As a child, Co was allowed to stay with you for a few months from the Netherlands and thought this was wonderful,
he would have liked to stay there and kept a special place for you in his heart.
I have very happy and warm memories of our vacations in Canada that we visited you every four years, and I am glad I got to know you and benefit from your hospitality.
I hope that you can rest in peace and that you will be with uncle Jan again, and I also hope that you may meet Co there again
Warm regards, Roelie
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother and Oma.
My condolences to the family.
Dear Family,
It is very bad to lose your mother.
Much strength in this difficult time.
Stay string
Love Harry en Riet Willems
The Netherlands
Vanuit Nederland
gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Tante Truus, voor de kinderen en kleinkinderen heel veel sterkte met het verlies van jullie moeder en oma
Hans en Dura Klaver-Vriend
My condolences to Nancy, Billy and Annette sorry to hear about your mom just found out today love tante Geer and oke Johnl
Annette. My condolences on the passing of your mom. I am so glad that we got to visit with Tante Truus at your home a few years ago. It was wonderful to catch up and spend time with her. She was a really nice, kind person and she will be missed.
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
Always sad to hear of the passing of a friend from our old neighbourhood. Our sincerest sympathy to you all.