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Auke EERKES Obituary
1937 - 2017
On November 10, 2017 at 80 years of age, our beloved husband, father, and grandpa/opa Auke "Ike" Eerkes went to be with his Lord and Saviour.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Marina; children, Ken (Marlene), Timothy (Audrey), Tammy Brennan (Mike), Jonathan (Angela), and Geoffrey, nine grandchildren, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015-149 Street, Edmonton on November 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
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Connie Cheung
April 22, 2018
I'm sending my condolences to the family and may God be with you in this difficult time read Psalms 139
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Al & Cathy Wierenga
November 15, 2017
Our deepest sympathies, may God be with you all.
Lori Mackay
November 14, 2017
My sincerest condolences on your loss
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