Obituary of Martinus Lambertus Verhees

Martinus (Martin) Verhees, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 31, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Martinus is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Catharina (Cathy); children, Pete (Anita), Miriam (Scott), and Ray (Debra); and grandchildren, Kyle, Mark, Leif, Brandon, Cindy, Odin, Cody, and Zoe. Martinus was predeceased by his sister, Antonia, in 1933; mother, Antonia, in 1947; and father Piet, in 1958. He loved and was loved. His family was his life. A Celebration of Martinus’ Life will be held at the Bowness Seniors Club (6422 35 Avenue N.W.) on Sunday, February 4, 2007 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566 – 5864. In living memory of Martinus Verhees, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.