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Diana POSTHUMUS Obituary
Diana fought a brave and courageous battle with cancer and leukemia but lost the fight on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton at 35 years of age. Adored wife and best friend of Luke Posthumus. Proud and loved mommy of Arabella, Alina, Fletcher, Alexa and Erica. Cherished daughter of Greg Gowanlock and Linda McNeilly. Dearest daughter-in-law of Steve and Irene Posthumus. Loving sister of Sherry Gowanlock, Chris Gowanlock (Sylvie), Candy Lesak and Rachel Micallef and sister- in-law of Nicole Kapetanov (Darren), Matthew Posthumus (Jennifer) and Mark Posthumus. Diana's strength was unmatched and those that met her loved her, she will be sadly missed by many. Visiting at the
Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre
87 Maidstone Ave. East, Essex
519-776-4233
on Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Diana's life will take place on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Essex Gospel Community Church, 335 Talbot Street South, Essex at 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Posthumus officiating. Interment Country Meadows Cemetery. In memory of Diana, if desired donations may be made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at
www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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30 Entries
Edi Gerrard
September 20, 2013
Diana, was a beautiful woman,with a heart of gold. The world has been diminished with her passing.
Migdalia Rodriguez
August 2, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hoping you find comfort in the Lord. God bless.
Vicky Scarel (Gainer)
June 10, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss! the news of her passing brings tears and many happy memories. Diana's laugh was infectious. Luke and childern, Linda, Sherri and Chris; you are all in my prayers
Patrick McCormick
June 10, 2013
Saddened to hear about the loss of Diana. My thoughts are with you and your children Luke.
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June 10, 2013
Luke: Our hearts are saddened to hear of the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children,your family,Diana's parents ,siblings and family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Terry&Donna Coulter
Tracy McCormick
June 9, 2013
Dianna will always be remembered as the most kindest and caring hearted person. May the memories With her be cherished and last forever. Thoughts and prayers to her family and close friends.
Collette Nolin
June 8, 2013
Diana was an amazing women. My heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to Luke and the children. She will be greatly missed.
Kevin & Meghan Diemer
June 8, 2013
Luke, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, Diana. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your children, and your family at this time.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
Naffele Nikita
June 8, 2013
Hearing the news of such a loss leaves me with a heavy heart and many tears. Although I only knew Diana from our small town, she was always so friendly. Seeing her and Luke together and then with children, you knew they really had something special because it always showed in her face.
My prayers are with you Luke, and Diana's family and friends.
Jenn Meloche
June 8, 2013
I am so very sorry for you loss. I loved working with Di at the Grand she always kept us laughing. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. RIP dear friend.
June 8, 2013
Luke, I am so deeply sorry for your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love Louise MacTavish
Harry and Katharina Zijlstra
June 8, 2013
Our deepest and warmest thoughts and feelings are with Luke,the children,Irene,Steve and all other familymembers.
We wish all of you strenght and wisdom.
kristin green
June 7, 2013
All our sympathy, love and prayers go out to you and your family. From the entire Green/Gray family.
Charlene&Joe Galos
June 7, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doug and Suzanne Allison
June 7, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Saying prayers for all of you.
Randy & Cindy Russell
June 7, 2013
We are very saddened for your loss. It is these times that make us all appreciate how precious life really is. Our hearts go out to all the family members. Randy & Cindy
Nikki Vermeulen
June 7, 2013
Diana was a wonderful women, she always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Luke and the little ones...
Juniper Kelly
June 7, 2013
I am so blessed to have had Diana in my life for as long as I have, she has bin a best friend to me in good and bad times, we have cried and laughed together on many occasions. She will remain in my heart forever. Diana is the strongest most loving women I have ever met. My love goes out to all of her friends and her beautiful family. xo
Natalie Beausoleil
June 7, 2013
To our new neighbours,
our prayers and well wishes go out to your family.
God bless
Beausoleil Family
June 7, 2013
Luke, we are truly sad to hear about Diana! You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. Aaron and Virginia
June 7, 2013
Very much in our hearts and our prayers. Bonnie, Wade and family
Steph Gabriele (Ramsay)
June 7, 2013
Beyond words, sending love your way Luke to you and your beautiful children....May Angels lead her There....
Diana Derochie
June 7, 2013
I stood in her kitchen one day she had a baby on her hip and one at her feet. I noticed she had pink in her cheeks and her beautiful hair was coming back in. We talked about her battle, I will never forgot the words she said to me "just alittle bump in the road" I left there with such admiration for her, what a wonderful, brave,loving woman she was. All my love to Luke and the children.
Sarah Gledhill
June 7, 2013
We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a positive and courageous person. We are grateful for her salvation, and pray your family is strengthened in her wonderful memory at this time.
With love,
Sarah & Michael Gledhill
Jenn Platjouw (Trepanier)
June 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss. She will always be in our hearts and prayers.
June 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless.
June 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the Posthumus and McNeilly families. Diana was such an inspiration, never giving up and always had a positive attitude.
Ron & Lisa Lacharite
Sarah Liddell
June 7, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
MaryBeth (Nikita) Achilles
June 7, 2013
May your memories of Diana, her love of God and her family bring you comfort now.
June 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss.May god give you the strength , to get through this most difficult time. She was such a happy and kind person. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Laurie Phaneuf
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