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Femia (Riek)
Hendrika Slenders Vercammen
Jul 20, 1937 — Jul 25, 2026
Brooks
LIVE STREAMING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE BY
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
For the parish livestreams;
- www.stmarysbrooks.ca/livestream
- www.facebook.com/StMarysBrooks/live_videos
The Slenders Vercammen families are saddened to announce Riek's passing at the age of 89 years in Brooks, Alberta. A loving woman, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, Oma and friend, she inspired all who came to know her with her joy, limitless selflessness, kindness, charity, resilience and strength. Riek was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, John Slenders and several of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Peter Vercammen. Family and friends will keep her warm memories in their hearts. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday July 31st at 12:00 PM from St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev Kelvin Chukwurah celebrant. In memory of Riek, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to either brooks.foundation@ahs.ca or ajsloancupboard.ca.
Cremation entrusted to and conducted at
Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks
Friday
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Starts at 12:00 pm
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