DIRK (DICK) ALKEMA

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DIRK (DICK) ALKEMA 1935 - 2004 It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dirk Alkema, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Opa. Following a courageous battle against cancer, he went into the arms of the Lord on November 12, 2004. His family was at his side. Dirk is survived by his wife Janna of 48 years; his children, Liz (Tom) van Leeuwen, Joyce (Jerry) Bosma, Harold (Natasha) Alkema, Dave (Franca) Alkema, Jennifer (Clayton) Smith; his grandchildren, Erin (Mark) Shay, Joyce, Laura, and Kaitlin van Leeuwen, Amanda, Jeremy, Eric, and Brendan Bosma, Angela Alkema, Talor, Emily, and Benjamin Smith; and brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in The Netherlands and Canada. We offer our most sincere thanks to Dr. P. Harris, Dr. N. Mercier and all the nurses in Oncology and on the third floor at the Concordia Hospital for their compassion and their efforts. In celebration of his life, a service will be held November 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Transcona Christian Reformed Church, 131 Victoria Ave. West, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may gratefully be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. God saw that you were hurting And a cure was not to be So he opened up his arms and said "Dirk, come to me." Rest in peace Daddy We love you Till we meet again GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2004