With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Willem Van Waardhuizen, beloved husband of the late Catharina Van Waardhuizen. Willem passed away at Bethesda Care Home in Picture Butte on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the age of 85 years.

Willem leaves to mourn some immediate family in the Netherlands, some extended family in the area, and many friends and acquaintances.

Willem was born on May 16, 1934, in Leiderdorp, the Netherlands, where he met and married Catharina. They immigrated to Canada in 1976, and resided in Coaldale for many years, until Wim’s health necessitated a move to Lethbridge, and eventually to Bethesda Care Home in Picture Butte. For many years they served in the Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Lethbridge as custodians with love and faithfulness.

We would like to thank all those who befriended and helped them in any way during the years when they were still together, as well as those who visited him during his time in the care home, especially during the last years when he was alone. A very special thank you to the staff and residents of Bethesda and all those involved in his care for the love and companionship shown.

Due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions, a private viewing will be held on  Monday, April 27, 2020 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A private Funeral Service will be held  on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION, Highway 3 & Howe Road, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Rev. E. C. Adams officiating. Private interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda Care Home, Box 1096, Picture Butte, Alberta, T0L 1V0.