It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear daughter, sister and aunt, Maria Janet Van Harten, on January 13, 2025.

Maria was born in the Netherlands, immigrated to Ontario, Canada, in 1982 and later moved to Alberta, Canada.

She leaves behind to mourn her dear mother Nel Van Harten, siblings Leneke (Mark) Fintelman, Erika (David) Schuit, Menno (Barb) Van Harten, Marleen (Tim) Verhey, Ben (Krista) Van Harten, Margareth (Quin) Van Liere, Elsa (Mike) Ymker; as well as 49 nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Hendrik Van Harten in 2022.

Condolences will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A St, Picture Butte, AB.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A St, Picture Butte, AB, with Reverend P. Kleijer, officiating.

Interment will follow at the Memorial Cemetery of Picture Butte.

Correspondence can be sent to Box 856, Picture Butte, Alberta, T0K 1V0.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Bethesda Care Home, Picture Butte or Eventide Home, Lethbridge would be appreciated.