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Len Vandewetering donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Ben & Pat Goertz posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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We are sorry to hear of Johns passing. Our memory of him singing was something that amazed us as we can't carry a tune ourselves. He left a lasting impression with everyone who got to know him....whether it be singing, telling a joke, or commenting about his big feet. Always the life of the party. May he rest in peace and you, Rieky and family, cherish the great memories he left you with. We didn't know about the visitation until it was too late, otherwise we would have attended and passed our condolences in person.
Ben and Pat Goertz
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Jane Rombouts donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Saturday, July 8, 2023
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Nell posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2023
Always remember John coming with his parents to visit my parents as a young boy…
He was always a big kind boy …RIP John
Condolences to the family
John and Nell Howse (VandenAkker)
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Terri Morrison posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
My heart felt condolences to Reike and the family of John Vande Wetering, His kindness and smile will always live on.
Terri Morrison and Ron Amyot
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Shelley Athanasiou and family posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Aunt Rieky, Sandra, Rob and families, my deepest condolences. Uncle John was a beautiful life force and he will truly be missed. Sending love and hugs to you all. It was a beautiful service and it was so special to be able to attend in some way through the livestream.
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Luke and Laurie George posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Aunt Rikki, Rob, Sandra and all your kids that we don't know. Laurie and I and our kids apologize for not being able to make it there to be with you. That doesn't mean that we aren't thinking of you. Uncle John is a good uncle to us. I've never ever felt that I, we weren't family. He always treated us with kindness and inclusion when we were together.
I always get a smile when I think of him because I knew he'd have a joke or two or three or ... well you know... WE were unable to make it to his memorial service, but we all held you guys in our hearts and thoughts. On behalf of us George family members , I held a traditional ceremony for Uncle John and you guys. I smoked our sacred pipe and sang healing songs for all the family that were having a hard time with Uncle John leaving us here. Baa Maa pii, in our language, means to take care of yourselves.
Luke Sr, Laurie, Luke Jr, Bradley, Stephanie, Robbie and all our kids.
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Tina Vandewetering donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Rene & Maria Van Bommel donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Helga Peters posted a condolence
Monday, July 3, 2023
Dear Ricky and family,
Our deepest condolences on John’s passing. With our prayers, Helga and Nick Peters(your Sanlan neighbours)
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Cathy Joris posted a condolence
Monday, July 3, 2023
My condolences to the Vandewetering family for their great loss.
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Doreen O'Brien donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Monday, July 3, 2023
Dear Aunt Rieky, Sandra, Rob and your entire family,
I was very sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing and my thoughts are with you in your sorrow. I remember that smile and voice and how everyone knew when John walked in the room. He had presence!
Mark joins me in sending all of you our deepest condolences.
Sincerely, Doreen O'Brien
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Gerry Van Kessel posted a condolence
Monday, July 3, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Van de Wetering family in the loss of John, in particular to my cousin Rieky. May you find strength in this time of sorrow from your memories with John. Gerry Van Kessel
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Peter Russell donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Monday, July 3, 2023
Dear Joanne and Jerry and Family,
Just a small donation in commemoration of your beloved John. Thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Ann and Peter xx
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Irene Buren posted a condolence
Monday, July 3, 2023
Reiky and John what can I say after 54 years of friendship. How fortunate we have been to have shared so much of our lives. John will be missed. We will miss his wonderful laughter, super voice and the many songs we have shared together. The great times that both Peter and John could be funny and able to laugh at themselves have made memories of a lifetime. The serious John who was a craftsman, giving his 100% whether at the job site or the woodwork he would create as gifts, excellence was his motto. I know that Peter and John will continue to be with us. He fiercely loved his children, Sandra and Rob and all of his grandchildren. They are the joys of his life.
Love Irene
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Gerry Danen posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, July 3, 2023
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Our sincere condolences to Rieky and family. We will keep the van de Wetering and van Kessel family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bart & Gerry Danen
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Tony and Mary VandenHengel posted a condolence
Monday, July 3, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about John. We will keep your family in our prayers.
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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Colleen Ouellette posted a condolence
Monday, July 3, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Rieky and family at Johns passing. He was a familiar, always smiling face in SanLan.I remember his singing at many of our Canada Day celebrations.
RIP “Big Foot”;
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Valerie Sarkany donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Monday, July 3, 2023
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Mary and John Jansen posted a condolence
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Sending our condolences to Rieky and her family. He will be missed. We enjoyed hearing him sing and listening to his stories.
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Martin & Alexis VanderVelden posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
So sorry for your loss Rieky. John was a true childhood friend to Marty and quite a unique character. Rest in peace. Marty and Lex VanderVelden
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Frank Verkley posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
Recalling that big smile and welcoming personality.
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Darlene Thuss posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
Deepest condolences to you Rieky and family . I know your pain
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Sheila & Michael Bright posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
Mick & I are sending our condolences to John's family, at this sad time. We have such fond memories of him, along with his readings from the book of ha ha at Sanlan.
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Rose Vandenberg posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our condolences to Rieky, and all of his family.
Joe and Rose Vandenberg
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Arthur & Maggie posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, June 30, 2023
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Arthur and Maggie Hamers-Ham give our heartfelt Condolences to Ricky and the family. A big loss to his friends and family. John made us laugh, he had a great singing voice. Was called big foot on his licence plate because in through the years, he did a lot of walking.
Loved being in his circle of friends.
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John and Maria Reyers posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
So sorry to hear of the loss of John, Our sincere condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Jen & Mike Duffy posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
Our loving thoughts are with you, Aunt Rieky, Sandra, Rob & Donna & all the grandkids. His larger than life smile, laughter and song will live on with all of you. He will be fondly remembered and forever missed. Hugs to all of you.
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Martin and Willy and Kessel lit a candle
Friday, June 30, 2023
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We will all miss Johns great singing and his jokes ,he had his book of haha
Our sincere condolences Rieky and family,,we will keep our very fond memories of him alive.
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Rene and Mary Van Bommel posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Rieky, Sandra and family, Rob and family and Jerry and family. Our thoughts are with all of you as you say goodbye to John. Big Foot lived up to his name. He was a big man with a bigger heart. He brought joy to every gathering and kindness to everything he did. We hope that your best memories will ease your sadness and bring a smile to your face. Peace to John.
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Jim & Kathy Verhoeven posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Dear Rieky and family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of John. I hope you know that we all share in your loss and we miss him at our happy hours. Will be thinking of you all as you say goodbye to John. Rest In Peace John.
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Ollie Manning & Rikie Nooyen uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Our Condolence to Rieky & Family .We Cherish Johns memories with his siblings & their musical talents they shared together for so many years& the love John had for his homeland was always appreciated in his songs .May he enjoy his talents with our loved ones in heaven.
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Karl & Henny Van Kessel posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
So sorry for the loss of your husband, your best friend, and your wonderful dad and Opa. He was much more than a brother-in-law to us. He was a friend who shared his Love and laughter with us. We spend many terrific holidays together, and many hours of card playing. His loud laughter has been heard around the campfires and vacations. His songs and jokes made many happy memories. Thanks John. We will miss you lots.
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Adrian & Kathy Versteegden posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to Rieky and family for the loss of her great husband John ,he was a very loving person always liked to entertain with his singing and lots of jokes making everyone laugh ,he will be missed ,with sympathy from Adrian & Kathy Versteegden.
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Darlene Thuss posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
My sincere condolences to you Rieky and your family . I know of your pain . Sending hugs
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Pauline de Jeu posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Ricky my deepest sympathy to you and your family at the death of John. It was incredible how John knew a song at the drop of a hat. Amazingly he knew all the verses as well. Case in point "hospitality blues", O dear what can the matter be, his beautiful Hollandse liedje, the Sacred songs he loved and the list goes on.....
He will be missed by his large family but also his many friends.
With caring thoughts, love and remembrance, Pauline de Jeu
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John & Annie Thuss posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Our heart felt condolences to you and your family Rieky, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. John had a good work ethic that he taught to his kids and good sense of humour and loved his music with Irma and Jerry.Lots of fun times during “happy hour “ He will be be missed
Rest In Peace John
John & Annie
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Willy Grozelle posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Condolences to Rieky, Sandra and family , Rob and family, and Jerry and family. He was a fun and loving man. He will be missed.
Willy and Larry Grozelle
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Harry&Emma Van Kessel. posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Our hearts go out to you Ricky and your Family for the loss of your dear Husband John
Father and Grandfather and our dear brother in law, We will miss him and he is in our prayers.
Our deepest condolences,take care .Love you Harry Emma and Family.
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The family of John Gerard Vande Wetering uploaded a photo
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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