Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
De Raaf, Martin
Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day that the Lord has made"MARTIN DE RAAF, beloved husband of Hennie De Raaf (née Tessemaker), passed away at Fairmont Extendicare on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of 87 years.
Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day that the Lord has made" MARTIN DE RAAF, beloved husband of Hennie De Raaf (née Tessemaker), passed away at Fairmont Extendicare on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of 87 years.
Besides his loving wife of 57 years, he is survived by his four children: Mike (Jenny), Jodi (Mike), Kari and Sharon; seven grandchildren: Marnie (Jeff), Deric (Whitney) and Jesse (Emma) Koop, Riley and Joshua De Raaf and Ashlynn and Kale Gitzel. as well as three sisters in the Netherlands.
Martin was born in Naaldwijk, NL, on November 27, 1932. He immigrated to Canada in 1951 at the age of 18. In 1962, he married Hennie Tessemaker and together were blessed with four children. During their time in Brooks, he and Hennie owned and operated BRK Equipment Rentals. In 1995, they sold the Brooks business and retired to Lethbridge. After retirement, Martin and Hennie were able to volunteer with Disaster Relief work for 11 years. He also volunteered at Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. He was a member of the Lethbridge Christian Men's Choir for many years and he loved to sing! Martin's faith in his Lord and Saviour was especially important to him, and he was an active member of Maranatha CRC.
The family would like to thank Dr. Garden, Janelle from Lethbridge Home Care and the caring staff at Fairmont Extendicare.
A Viewing will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM, with a service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Martin Boardman officiating. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, kindly RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@cornerstonefh.ca. Seating will be limited to 90 guests. Facemasks are mandatory and will be available upon entry.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Martin's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In memory of Martin, donations may be made to Interfaith Food Bank (1103 - 3 Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0H7).
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Dear Henny, Kari and rest of the family. Wishing you the Lord's comfort and strength thru this difficult time. My prayers have and will be with you.
Our deepest prayers and condolences
With many fond memories of Martin while we lived in Brooks
Our condolences to Hennie and Kari and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Lieve Hennie kinderen en kleinkinderen gecondoleerd met het verlies van mijn lieve broer. Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte en kracht toe om dit verlies te dragen. Wij zijn in gedachten bij jullie. Gaan nu bij Piet de livestream kijken. Heel veel liefs van Joop Adrie kinderen en kleinkinderen xxxx
Dear Hennie and family, We think of you today as you lay Martin to rest. We join with you for the service on line. We pray you will sense God's presence in a very tangible day today and as you move forward to a new chapter in your lives. Love John and Grace
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dear Family, we would like to offer our condolances to you all. We have great memories of uncle Martin when we visited you. First time in 1990 when we stayed at your house and uncle John's place. What an experiances we had in those 3 weeks!! We will never forget the beautifull trips we made with you. Later Lianne visited for uncle Martin's 80-th birthday and had a great time. When my father passed away in 2005 you came over for the funeral and to us that was a big help in our grief. It is very unfortunate that we can't come over to attend the funeral service but we will watch it on the livestream today. Lots of strength in the coming time for you all and you will be in our thoughts. Big hugs and kisses, Jan, Lianne, Julia & Dennis and Jan Jr.
To Hennie and family, With our deepest sympathy to you and your family and our sincere condolences on the passing of Martin. May God comfort and sustain you in the days ahead. Sincerely: Joe & Arda.
My sincere condolences with passing away of your husband , father , grandfather and opa. Be the Lord with you in the coming time.