Obituary of Maria VanKuik

VanKuik, Maria Peacefully passed away at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday July 17th 2020 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Hendrikus ‘Hank’ VanKuik (2017). Devoted and loving mother of Hilma Langman (Jim ex husband), Marina Maitland (Chris), and Patricia VanKuik (Dennis). Cherished grandmother of Chris, Nic (Jessica), Bridget (Eric), Jay (Nikki), Kamyle; great grandmother of Ayden, Nikko, Kia, Quinton and Owen. Beloved daughter of the late Antonius and Maria van der Mark. Dear sister of the late Petronella Roestenburg and Kees van der Mark. Loved sister-in-law to Riet (Harry), Nico (Pat), John (Shirley), Casey, Marian and the late Joe, Theo, Riet, Will, Ben, Jerry and Andrew. Maria will be dearly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. At Maria’s request cremation has taken place. Celebration of life will be held August 2nd from 1-5p.m. at Hilma’s place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation through the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street E. Orillia, ON L3V 1L1, (705) 327-0221. Messages of condolence are also welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca