Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 12:00 a.m.
Broers, Ineke & Gabrielle
1970 – 2023
It is with our deepest regrets that we say farewell toCLASINA "INEKE" BROERS(née Veeken) of Picture Butte, AB, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.
It is with our deepest regrets that we say farewell to CLASINA "INEKE" BROERS (née Veeken) of Picture Butte, AB, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.
Ineke is survived by her husband Martien Broers, son Niels (Sundeep), son-in-law James and grandchildren: Nikhail and Mia, Jayden, Breanna and Tanner, as well as many other family members in The Netherlands.
Ineke was born in Sijbekarspel, The Netherlands, on July 6, 1948 to the late Jan Veeken and Margareta Kuip. She immigrated to Alberta, Canada with family on June 27, 1982. Ineke was a beloved Oma, wife, mother, sister and friend who brought much happiness, laughter and joy to all she worked with and befriended.
GABRIELLE MARGARETHA BROERS, beloved daughter of Ineke and Martin Broers, passed away in Prince Rupert, BC, on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Gabrielle is survived by her partner James Pretulac and children Jayden, Breanna and Tanner, her father Martien Broers, in-laws Ester and Stan Pretulac, brother Niels (Sundeep) and family, along with many other family members overseas.
Gabrielle was born in Hoorn, The Netherlands on January 16, 1972. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister and a very devoted friend to many. Gabrielle will be very missed by all that knew her.
A private Viewing for Ineke will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Cremation is entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home. Gabrielle's Funeral was held in Prince Rupert, BC, and they will both be laid to rest peacefully in Hawaii at a later date.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ineke and Gabrielle, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca)
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Martin and family ,our sincerest condolences with the loss of Ineke and Gaby wishing you strength in the coming days, and may they rest in peace.
My sincere condolances to the family. Two big losses in such a short time. I wish you all the strength needed and hope all the good memories will help. I saw the advertisement in the Netherlands. I am from Zwaag, Dorpsstraat 6. Daughter of Jan Bakker and Corrie Buis. I am still in contact with Ada. Love, Vera (and Nico)
Ineke was a wonderful person with a very kind heart. No matter what the situation, Ineke always seemed to have a smile. She could make a close friend in a very short time because of her friendliness and wonderful sense of humour. She will most definitely be greatly missed.