Rika Van BakeI passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Hendrika Johanna Antonia (van KuppeveId) Van BakeI of Seaforth, formerIy of the NetherIands, in her 92nd year.
Ioving mother of Regina (BiII) Whyte of Seaforth, John (Janet) Van BakeI of Exeter, Mary Ann (Frank) Verberne of DubIin, Tony (Karen) Van BakeI of Mitchell and Joe (Carolyn Wood) Van BakeI of CIinton. Cherished Grandma of 16 and Great-Grandma of three. AIso survived by her sister Pieta (Herman) Van BakeI of Mitchell; brother-in-Iaw Harry (Anne) Van BakeI of Iondon; and sisters-in-Iaw Anna Rongen and Miet Dereks of HoIIand. Rika wiII be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Theodorus Van BakeI (Jan. 22, 2000); parents Johannes and Regina van KuppeveId; Granddaughter Wendy; and numerous sibIings and sibIings-in-Iaw.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, January 20th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Rikas FuneraI Mass wiII be ceIebrated at St. James Roman CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St. N., Seaforth, on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. Private interment to take pIace at St. CoIumban Roman CathoIic Cemetery and a reception wiII be heId at the Seaforth & District Community Centre.
MemoriaI donations to the Diabetes Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society wouId be appreciated and can be made at the funeraI home or by visiting Rikas memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Keith Murray
We would like to pass along our prayers and condolences to the entire family
familie van kuppeveld
Dear family, we were very sorry te hear about your mam and grandmother. We will remember her as a warm sweet woman. We wish you much strength and we think of you. Best wishes. Jo, Marian en kinderen.
Cor and Maria van Bakel, Denekamp, the Netherlands
Dear Family,
Sorry to hear that "Tante Drika" passed away. We wish You a lot of strength in these difficult times.
Also especially from your nephew Bart.
Cor and Maria
Wim, Antonet, Jaap en Loes van Schijndel
We we&&single&&re very sorry to hear that Aunt Drika has passed away. We wish you all a lot of strength and hope in this difficult times. Our thoughts are with you at this moment. Best wishes, Wim, Antonet, Jaap and Loes
fam van Lith
Dear family,
We were very sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother. We wish you a lot of strenght in these days and hope you&&single&&ll have a warm and good farewell.
Best wishes,
Jan & Christien, Lieke, Teun en Wout van Lith
Johnand Isabelle Moore
Sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother.You will miss her very much
Diane Elston
I am sorry to hear of your mother&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time,
Diane Elston and family
Cathy Wyles
We share in your loss and are thinking of you at this time with deepest sympathy.We have many happy memories of your Mom.
Our condolences,
The Tilman Joosten Family
Carolanne Doig
JoannaReg, Mary Ann and family – my sincerest sympathy. Let a lifetime of great memories sustain you at this time and in the future.
Diane and Lon Clark
Dear Regi and family
So sorry to learn of your mother&&single&&s passing. We send you big hugs and our deepest sympathy. We wish you peace, comfort and cherished memories to help ease your sorrow at this sad time.
Love Diane and Lon
Pat and Mary Marg. O&&single&&Reilly
Please accept our sympathies on the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you.
Eugene & Barb Nolan
We have just heard of the loss of your mom.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Merv and Maureen Agar
Our thoughts are with your family at this time. We hope all your wonderful memories help bring a smile to you as you say goodbye to your mom/grandma.
Martin &Carol Strik
Our deepest condolences for all the family. We will remember her as a lovely aunt. We wish you all the very best, and will always remember her in our hearts.
Fam Van Schijndel
Lieve familie, gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Tante Drika.
Afscheid nemen van een geweldige vrouw, is nooit fijn.
Laten mooie herinneringen een troost zijn voor jullie allemaal.
Sterkte,denkend aan jullie.
Groetjes Tiny en gerry van Schijndel.
Mart, Nikki Anne, Noud en Aniek
Theo & José Rongen from the Netherlands
Dear family van Bakel,
We wish you all the strength needed to handle the loss of your mother / grandma.
Greetings from Theo & José Rongen and kids.
Herman & Francien Rankenberg - van Ravestein
Dear family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of aunt Drika. To us, she was a caring and very friendly aunt. We wish you all lots of strenght, during these difficult and sad times.
Nick & Nancy Strik
Sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we cannot attend the funeral but are heading south.
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
We were so sorry to hear of your mother&&single&&s passing when we arrived south.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Shirley McLean
Van Bakel family Our sincere sympathy with the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. A kind caring friendly lady and good memories of my growing up in St Columban. She will be missed. Take care. Ken and Shirley McLean ( Nolan)
Kees En Anny Mimpen -v. Ravestein
Our deepest condolences for all the family.
We remember her as a lovely aunt.
We wish you all the very best, and remember here in the good times.
Cor & Wendy Strik
We are in Florida at this time and will be unable to attend the funeral.
We want to express our condolenencs to all the family menbers, our thoughts are with you.
TANTE Drika&&single&&s smile and kindness were an inspiration to us all. We are all better people for having known her.
Cor, Wendy and family.
Jan en Marjo van Schijndel
Dear family,
Condolences on the death of Aunt Drika.
We remind her like a warm sweet woman. Despite its blessed age will you miss her. Together keep you beautiful Memories about her alive.
We wish you much strength and we think of you.
love
Simone, Marloes, Marjo and Jan van Schijndel
Holland
Mary Anne McNichol
Reg and all your family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time….Mary Anne & Wes
Nick & Nancy Strik
Thinking of you at this time of loss and wishing you comfort and healing in the days ahead
Frans en Mariet van de Wiel
A condolance from the family
Tante Anna,Tante Miet, Tante Til and of course from us
Nick & Nancy Strik
Thinking of you at this time of loss and wishing you comfort and healing in the days ahead.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Connie & Bill Devereaux
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all at this sad time.