With broken hearts we share the sudden passing of John on December 20, 2025. John was born on October 28, 1952, in Twello, Gelderland, Holland. He is survived by his wife Fay, sons Shawn (Alejandra), and Mark (Alison) and beloved grandchildren Isla, Paxton and Natalia. John is also survived by his brothers Gerry (Connie), Tony, Jim (Stacey), Paul and sisters Mary (Harold) Willers and Paula McGaw, brother-in-law Zane (Sandy) Pundyk. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews as well as the extended family in Holland, Arizona, Alberta and Saskatchewan. John was predeceased by his mother Theodora Verhagen, two fathers – Antonius Harleman and Jacobus (Jim) Verhagen, brother Peter, sister Dora and sister-in-law Lisa Verhagen.
Tributes, if desired, may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. #107 – 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4.
Condolences may be offered to family below.
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23 Responses
Fay,Shawn,Mark and family. Sorry for your loss.
Clayton and Debbie Chu
Fay, our condolences with the passing of John.
Good memories of the times we saw each other. We always appreciated John’s insight in matters pertaining the farm.
Praying that you may receive the strength and comfort you need at this time.
Paul and Yvonne Bulk
Dear Fay and family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Many memories of John will remain with me forever. Your John was admired as a dedicated family man who also shared his good will and hard work to serve his community as a 4H leader, volunteer firefighter, Lions Club member and a friend to many.
I will miss John.
Ed Gait
Dear Verhagen Family
We are very sorry for your loss and we send you our condolences. John was a very special person and will be dearly missed.
Brent, Teresa, Cael and Kelly Halvorsen
Dear Fay, Shawn, Mark and family,
We have wonderful memories of John from our days in 4-H. He was a great 4-H Dad and could be counted on to step up and help all the members not just his kids which is a special quality. So thankful for our brief visit this past October when we met. Take care, with prayers for you all. Albert & Dena Finlay Spallumcheen, B C
Fay and family….
Sorry for your loss
Vicki Pettigrew
Mark, Shawn and Mrs. Verhagen – I’m so very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories from back in the day of spending time on your beautiful farm and staying for dinner. I always loved being there with your family. Thinking of you all and sending my deepest condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a clever, funny and charming person. He will be missed.
Dear Faye,
Our heart goes out to you and your family. We are so incredibly grateful to have known John for all the years that we did. He was a kind warm hearted man who devoted his time to family even on the Seniuk side of the family. We will always remember his good sense of humour and the many laughs that we had together. May the cherished memories of John bring you comfort. Sending all our love and prayers.
Marty, Darlene, Jessica and Jayden McNamara
We are very sorry for your loss.With heartfelt condolences.