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Alma Groelsma Obituary

GROELSMA, ALMA ALBURO Grand Rapids Alma Alburo Groelsma, age 30, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Alma was born and raised in Cebu, Philippines, and was loved by everyone who knew her. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer. Surviving are her husband, Michael, her children, Christopher Groelsma, Kaila (John) DeGroot; grandchildren, Cohen DeGroot, Easton DeGroot, Wyatt Groelsma; her mother, Celirina "Mama" Alburo; her parents-in-law, Ron and Doris Groelsma; brothers-in-law, Ron Groelsma II, Vern (Laura) Groelsma, Brian (Ingrid) Groelsma; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 17, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1213 52nd St. SE. The family will greet visitors on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at: STROO FUNERAL HOME 1095 68TH ST. SE www.stroofuneralhome.com

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2012.

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Marilyn Hartwell

February 16, 2012

Mike, My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Please accept my condolences and know that I will be praying for you. Marilyn Hartwell (Mark D. sister)

Saz-Kapteyn

February 16, 2012

To the Groelsma's and Alburo's family- We are certainly praying that God will comfort your family in this time of sorrow. We asked God's peace, strength and faith in this moment of a loss of your loved one. May you rest in peace , Alma! You'll be missed!

But on the other hand, we are also glad that she is now pain-free and suffer-free in the hands of God! Glad I got to talked to her a very few days before God took her away! What a beautiful sincere smile she had!

Our short- time memories with Alma will be remembered! RIP my friend.

Randall Reed

February 16, 2012

Mike. I thank god for Fe meeting Alma. If that had not occured then we would have never met your lovely family. Our heart's have been aching brother. We love you and Alma so much and we pray for Alma's safe journey to heaven and for her mother/family in the Philippines. The Reed's: Fe, Randy, Richard, Randall Jr and Rianna.

Ron Vander Lind

February 16, 2012

Hey Mike sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, you have my deepest sympathy and are surely in my Prayers.

You will be remembered by your kababayans here in WM

Cristina Simmons

February 16, 2012

Alma

Cristina Simmons

February 16, 2012

Mirin and Alma

Cristina Simmons

February 16, 2012

February 15, 2012

With deepest sympathy for your loss,
Pamela Boersema

Mike Sullivan

February 15, 2012

Mike we are sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Alma very well but I sure liked when you would bring her out here to Camp. I loved her smile. Tom Halstead called to let me know of her passing and he sends his thoughts and Prayers.
Be Strong, be Safe and God Bless,
Mike Sullivan,Tom Halstead and all your Camp Henry Friends

Bob Danielson

February 15, 2012

Ron and Doris I am so sorry for your loss My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this time. God be with you

February 15, 2012

I am so sorry for you loss. What a beautiful smile she has! I did not know her, but her youth and beautiful smile will always be with you. You are in my prayers.

Nanay Fe and Cristina Simmons

February 15, 2012

Mike, we are sorry for the loss. We will miss her. She called us and heard her voice 2 weeks before she left and we didnt realized it was her last voice that we heard. God took her in a better place. Our prayers for Groelsma and Alburo.

With Love and Prayers

Nanay Fe and Cristina Simmons

February 15, 2012

We will miss you Alma. Mike, we are sorry for the loss. She is closer to our hearts although we havent seen her often, but she made phone calls from time to time to update us her status. It breaks my heart and Nanay Fe, she made a phone call in midst of her treatment we didnt realize it was her last voice that we heard.

Our prayers for Groelsma family and the Alburo.

Alma and Mike during PCGoM Summer Picnic 2011

Nanay Fe Acain

February 15, 2012

Rest In Peace Alma

Cristina Simmons

February 15, 2012

We are sorry for the loss Mike. Alma is a good humble young lady. She is one of our good friend specially for my nanay fe. We loved her.

Alma and Mike @ PCGoM Summer Picnic 2011

Cristina Simmons

February 15, 2012

Rest In Peace Alma

Cristina Simmons

February 15, 2012

Lynne Silvernale

February 14, 2012

Mike' We are sooo sorry for your loss! We know it's a huge loss. Alma was such a sweet girl, and you could tell by the way she looked at you just how much she loved you, and those feelings were returned to her by you. May you hold your memories close to your heart! Love Aunt Lynne & Uncle Joe

Nancy Groelsma

February 14, 2012

Mike, your very pretty and loving wife is now living in peace and love with the Lord, and do not worry Grandma and Grandpa Groelsma are there to love her too.

Take care and God Bless, Nancy Groelsma

Shannon Vander Ploeg

February 14, 2012

I remember every time I saw her at Meijer she always had the nicest smile evertime she said hello to me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Marianne and Michael Geluso

February 14, 2012

I am sorry for your loss Mike and to the entire Groelsma family. I know Alma is at peace now. I hope in heaven they have fishing because she loved it when you took her fishing at the lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

Jeff & Connie Parks

February 14, 2012

Alma was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was sweet, loving, caring and so adorable. We will miss her tremendously. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you, and please let us know if there is anything you need.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Kim DeBruin-Dykman

February 14, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful young wife and mother. Our prayers to all the family.

Heidi & Dave Dingman

February 14, 2012

Praying that God will wrap his arms around you during this very difficult time. You and your family will be in our prayers, Mike.

God Bless and keep you.

Dave & Liza Mosher

February 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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