This is the hardest thing I have ever had to write, but I must. With heavy hearts, we share that Niels passed away on April 14, 2025, after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer and its many challenges.
He leaves behind a remarkable legacy—his three grown children, their wonderful spouses, eight beloved grandchildren, and his devoted wife of 46 years. Niels was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose presence will be deeply missed.
We take comfort in knowing you are pain-free, drinking coffee and watching soccer.
To all who knew him: if a smile crosses your face when you think of Niels, know that it is the greatest tribute you can offer.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Donna Chapman
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Roger Conrod The passing of Niels came as a shock to me and is quite devastating news. Please accept my deepest condolences. I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Know, that I share in your sorrow with love and friendship. Niels may be gone from our sight but not from our hearts. An absolute gem of a man, Niels can never be forgotten. May the love of family and friends surround you enough to take your pain away. I can only hope that time will heal and lighten the pain you feel. In my mind Niels was a true gentleman and a generous person in so many ways. He was a great tennis player, soccer player and on too many occasions, I experienced his wicked forehand slam on the ping-pong table. May he be in a better place.
With Sympathy, Roger Conrod
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Debbie McCall Dear Kerry and family, Sending you our love and condolences. We hope that your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this time. With love, Dave and Deb McCall
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Gerald John Turko Keri and family,
Deepest condolences.
Gerald Turko
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Tom Martell Kerry and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
I still have fond memories of talking golf stories with Neils in Smitty’s.
Sincerely,
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Marcia Egan (Johnston) Dear Kerry, though we have not seen each other for a long period of time I have often thought of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know I am holding you close in my thoughts and I am sending you much love.
❤️
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Dominique Chapheau Rest in peace . We had not seen each other for a long time. We exchanged messages not long ago on facebook.
I knew Neils in our days in the restaurant business.
My condoleances to your entire family
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Deryn Lavell Dear Kerry and family,
We have wonderful memories of enjoying so much fun with you both and of course with your amazing kids who we were so lucky to know in their school years. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. A wonderful man.
Deryn Lavell and Steve Johnson
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Mary Emerson My condolences Kerry & family. With fond memories of the years we spent as neighbours on Wagonwood.
Mary Emerson.
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Dianne Giles Dear Kerry,
I’m so sorry to hear the news that Niels has passed. Thinking of you.
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Wende Hinkelman (Vivian) Dear Kerry and family,
I was so sorry to hear this news when he passed, and you have been in my thoughts since then. I have no words to take away your pain, but hope knowing he is no longer suffering, and the wonderful memories, will ease your loss.
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S. Sinclair Dear Kerry and Family – Condolences to you all. So many lovely memories of Niels. One that brings a smile to my face is of him making and sharing his famous Danish Pickles for Family and Friend Dinners which he shared the recipe with me so many years ago. He will be missed by all.
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Frances Dodsworth I have the biggest smile remembering Niels
Condolences to you and your family
Franne Dodsworth (cownden)
Dear Kerry and family, our deepest condolences with the passing of Niels. He was a wonderful husband and father and a very hard worker! We will keep you all in our thoughts. When you feel up to it our number is 250-896-2816. Talking is a wonderful healing thing. I have just lost my sweet sister Linda and don’t know what to do with myself.