It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Antonius (Tom) Maria Smaak at the age of 97 years, last Sunday June 28, 2026, at Amica Jubilee House in Victoria BC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend of many. Tom is survived by his loving and loyal wife of 73 years, Minca Smaak (nee Peeters), daughters Monica Smaak (& Christopher), Justa Kendall (& Simon), Hildemarie Ladouceur (& Alex), Julia Giuriato (& Bill) and son John Smaak (& Virginie Cocheme). He was the grandfather to Graham, Spencer and Elliot (& Charlotte), Lauren (& Rob), Ryan, (& Lucy), Sophia (& Robin) Sandra-Mae (& Alan), Roger, Mia (& Kaleb), Nico (& Kiersten) and Valentine (& Taylor). He was the great grandfather to 10 great grandchildren.
Tom was born in Arnhem (Netherlands) in 1929 and had an exciting career as a textile agent in Amsterdam. In 1977 he moved to Calgary with his wife and five children to start a new life in the country of opportunity. He had no fear to embark on new journeys and embraced travelling all over the world with Minca once they retired. In 2018 Tom and Minca moved to Victoria BC where they enjoyed 7 wonderful years at the Carlton House. Tom spent the last 16 months at Amica Jubilee House where he received the best of care possible. Minca joined him there 3 months later to be by his side throughout the last months of his life continuing to manifest their vows “for better and for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do us part”.
To his children, grandchildren and anyone who was present, he passed on a love for music and singing, often accompanied by him playing the guitar and a love for gatherings with lots of joy and laughter.
A Prayer Vigil will be held for Tom at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 7:00pm.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Parish, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Noon, with Fr. Silvichan Dominic, Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Royal Oak Burial Park.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My deepest condolences to Minca and family. It was a great blessing to have met you both at St Bonaventure Parish in Calgary. You’ve been a blessing and inspiration to me as you lived your life rooted in love of Jesus. I am praying for you, Minca, in this time of mourning. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Dear Julia and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy and
condolences to you all.
REST IN PEACE, TOM!
❤️
from Rosemarie Theile
to my dearest Opa,
My memories are full of all the wonderful times we had together. The laughter, the crazy and fun family reunions, the music you played, your beautiful tenor voice, your love of food! What an amazing life you lived full of adventure and devotion to Oma and your faith. I was lucky to have you as my Opa. You will always and forever be in my heart.
All my love,
Sandra-Mae
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man who lived a long and full life!!! He was blessed with a large, loving family who will miss him greatly. Now he is home with the Lord but he will never be forgotten.