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de Wit, Christina

January 1, 1970

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Oma, Great grandmother & friend, Christina deWit in Lethbridge at the age of 82 on Nov 21st, 2021.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Oma, Great grandmother & friend, Christina deWit in Lethbridge at the age of 82 on Nov 21st, 2021.

Christina came to Canada in 1952 with her parents, brothers and sister. Her youngest brother was born after arriving in Canada. Chris enjoyed growing up in the midst of eight brothers and one sister. Christina married Len deWit on September 3, 1960. They were blessed with two sons, Willie and Theo.

Christina was a very loving and generous individual. She always had time for a cup of coffee and a good chat. Her door was always open. Christina was a positive influence in many lives and she helped many people throughout her caring life.

Christina was predeceased by her loving husband Len and their son Theo in 1987.

Christina is survived by her son Willie (Suzan) and their children Ashley (Patrick), Sarah (Rick), Len (Katherine) and Caitlyn (Aaron), great grandchildren Gracie, Carter, Mila, Leo and Cal. She is also survived by two of her brothers, Ron Van Dyk (Brigitte) and Cory Van Dyk (Jean).

Extended families, Tannys and Robert Bignold and their children Kelsey and Jaycee. Eleanor and Clinton Campbell and their children Matthew and Carter.

Those who wish, donations in Christina's memory may be made to, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1818 5th Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0W6; Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, on Friday, December 17th, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Christina's obituary on the Cornerstone website. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.

A reception will be held at the German Canadian Club, 902 - 6 Street North, Lethbridge.  Those who wish to attend, government identification and a QR Code must be presented.


I miss my Aunt !

Otto de Vaal, December 29, 2021

Mrs deWit You were such a very important person to me. Thank you for your love. Your pork chops and apple sauce were the best Thinking of you Willie,Suzan and family.

Bonnie Rix, December 18, 2021

Ach ik ben wat warrig.. Jullie allemaal veel troost toegewenst met het verwerken van dit grote verlies.. Christina..( tante Tiny) Ze was een prachtige. vrouw.. veel respect ook voor haar..

Joke Pauw-Pak, December 17, 2021

We will always love you Oma. You made a great positive impact on all of our lives. We will never forget you for your big heart, your generosity, and your kindness. May you rest in peace. Condolences to Willies, Susan, and family.

Robert Bignold, Tannys Bignold, Kelsey Bignold, & Jaycee Bignold., December 17, 2021

We will always love you Oma. You made a great positive impact on all of our lives. We will never forget you for your big heart, your generosity, and your kindness. May you rest in peace. Condolences to Willies, Susan, and family.

Robert Bignold, Tannys Bignold, Kelsey Bignold, & Jaycee Bignold., December 17, 2021

Chatting with Christine was such a bright spot in any day. It was a gift to know her. She will be missed by our team. Until we meet again...

Amanda Hentges, Norma Barber Grande Prairie, December 17, 2021

Mrs deWit You were such a very important person to me. Thank you for your love. Your pork chops and apple sauce were the best Thinking of you Willie,Suzan and family.

Bonnie Rix, December 17, 2021

Geliefde Wil, gecondoleerd met het sterven van je Lieve moeder. Ik herinner haar als een spontaan , Lief blij mens. Gods nabijheid wens ik voor jou en jouw gezin. Hartelijke groet van Marja. (Dochter van tante Teunie)

Marja Pak, December 17, 2021

My sincere condoleances to all of you. I keep sweet memories about the visits from aunt Tiny, uncle Len and Willy and Theo to the Netherlands. And later on her kind visits to my mother/her sister. I wish you all a lot of strength to deal with this sad loss.

Theo de Vaal, December 17, 2021

Chris was a special friend to me and I always loved her sense of humor. She was strong and always had vitality and a quick wit !! I will miss her terribly.

jim, December 17, 2021

We will miss her smile and bubbly personality at our get togethers. Always willing to help out! Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Dutch Canadian Club, December 14, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. What an amazing woman Chris was. I am proud to have known her for so many years including the time together in Grande Prairie. Kelsey Bignold I am thinking of you today with many fond memories.

Jane McGarty, December 13, 2021

Was fortunate to have gotten to know Chris and the rest of the de Wit family back in the 1980s when they lived near Grande Prairie. So many great memories of visits with her, Len, Willie and Theo. Chris was a strong woman in so many ways and a joy to be around.

Don Moon, December 7, 2021

Lieve Willie en familie, Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van je moeder en jullie oma! We wensen jullie heel veel kracht en troost toe! Een lieve, mooie vrouw was je moeder! ? Liefs uit Holland! Groeten Lia Pak

Lia Pak, November 30, 2021