Mariette passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 93 years to be with her Lord. Born in Antwerp, Belgium in 1922, Mariette moved with her parents to South Africa and later to Amsterdam where she met her husband, Ko and had daughter, Mary and sons, Jack and Bob. The family immigrated to Victoria and had sons, Ken and Ed. Mariette quickly came to know the First Christian Reformed Community, enjoying church and choir. She also worked at the bible mission for 23 years.
Predeceased by her husband, Ko; her son, Jack and son in-law, Al, she is survived by her daughter in-law, Anne; daughter, Mary; her sons, Bob (Trinka), Ken (Karen) and Ed (Janet). She is remembered by 5 children, 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren and family in Holland.
The service will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 661 Agnes Street on Thursday, April 14 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please, donations can be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Suzette Tumbas Karen, Ken, and Family! My sincere and heartfelt condolences on your profound loss. It is never easy saying goodbye to those we love. May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you during this difficult time. Sending love and light. Thinking of you all! Suzette
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Willi Burleson (Lok) Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
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Yvon v.d. Vissersdijk en Mike v.d. Linden Lieve neven en nichten in Canada,
we wensen jullie veel sterkte toe met het vinden van een plek voor de leegte die jullie jullie moeder en oma, onze tante Mariette, achterlaat.
Tante Mariette blijft in onze warme herinnering. En niet alleen omdat met haar de laatste van haar generatie in onze Breuker-familie is gestorven.
We wensen jullie morgen een gedenkwaardige afscheidsdienst toe, die jullie troost en een glimlach zal geven.
Liefs,
Yvon en Mike
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Karen Mom I admired your independence and determination to do and see as much as your body would allow. We spent many Fridays shopping and talking over lunch learning a new story each time. Under her firm layer was a big heart for others. She always told me how proud she was of Ken and the kids! I will miss you Dearly!
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Lisa (Breuker) Bowell Gtanny Breuker was loved my all of us each in our own way. Being her oldest grandchild…I was lucky to spens lots of quality time with her over the years…then growing older and bringing her first great grandchild and later her first great great….my grandchilren her great greats…will mostly only have the pleasure of knowing her through our stories….love you Granny and I know you were ready to see your eldest again Your Star will ever shine bright
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Bernard and Debby LaPointe Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! May God bless you all.
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Fred and Penny Bosma She was always happy, and to the point. Made us feel welcome and missed. Will miss her character. Prayers and thoughts.
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Jan en Thea Dekker Beste familie,
Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte met dit verlies.
Wij zullen haar telefoontjes missen.
In gedachten zijn wij donderdag bij jullie.Groeten van Jan en Thea
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Paul and Yvonne Bulk Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Kees en Loes tear Berg Dear family,
Our thoughts and condolences are with you all.
We remember our aunt Mariette in always baking cookies, making croquettes, her laugh, her flowers at her balcony and so much more. I wish to be with you in Canada. But my brother Ruud and Elly will present us.Love Kees and Loes from Holland
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Cor Lobbed My thoughts and prayers are with you Marie and family. Love your in law brother Cor
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Murray and Helen Hi Ken and Karen and family, thinking of you all. Lots of memories of your Mom/Granny. What a long full life she had. Strength for the week ahead. Enjoy your time of sharing and memories.
My sincere condolence to the family and friends for your loss. John Martin Buitendach