RIJKHOFF: Nicolaas Gerardus
Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the age of 78.
Born in Wervershoof, Netherlands he immigrated to Canada in 1974 with his wife Willy and 2 children Nico and Roza. He spent most of his working years building fiberglass boats and later worked in maintenance at what is now known as Eagle Terrace nursing home in Newmarket.
Loving dad of Roza Tinney and Nick (Debbie) Rykhoff. Proud Opa of Adam, Chantelle, Jett and Amanda.
Klaas will be fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters Elly (Bill), Gre (Ger), Gerard (Cory) and Hans (Truus) as well as his extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 1-5 at 6 Somerville Crescent in Mansfield.
Eleanor Tinney
Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Roza, Adam & Chantelle – Uncle Blaine and I are so sorry to hear of your dad/grandpa’s passing – we will be away on vacation during the celebration of life and will not be able to attend – we are thinking of you all at the time. Hugs to all.
Uncle Blaine & Aunt Eleanor Tinney
Adrie & Yvonne Broeders
Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Lieve Roza en Nico we willen jullie heel veel sterkte wensen met het verlies van jullie vader en wij zullen hem ook erg missen met zijn trips naar Holland het was een bijzondere man die heel positief in het leven stond.
Liefs Adrie en Yvonne
The Netherlands
Mary-Ann, Alex & Kirsten
Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Our love and thoughts are with all of you.
It is always so sad to say goodbye but when you look at Ome Klaas’s life and what he accomplished and left behind it really was a life filled with so many happy moments and so many challenges too.
Roza and Nico, his legacy will continue with you and your children and on and on it goes. He was a real character in life and now will be remembered very fondly by all.
Love to all of you.
Mary-Ann, Alex and Kirsten.
Lilian
Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Hallo Roza en Nico,
Wens jullie heel veel sterkte met het verlies van jullie vader.
Wij zullen hem missen!
Groetjes Lilian uit Holland.
Dianne Tinney Lawrence
Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Ahh Roza…I feel sad for your loss and the kids of course…your dad sounded like a lovely man who will be very much missed and loved and remembered by you all….I work Saturdays so I can’t get down for the celebration of his life….I would if I could honey….so very, very sorry..my heart and thoughts are with you all xoxo Dianne [Aunt Di to the kids]
Nick and Cathy
Posted on: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Roza and Nico,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Sending our love and prayers for Ome Klaus.
Heartfelt Condolences,
Nick & Cathy
Aafke
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014Hey Roza en Nick
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie vader.
Ik heb hem gekend als een vrolijke en blije man , die graag van het leven wilde genieten. Heel veel sterkte. lieve groet van Aafke uit Nederland
Gre en Ger
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014Nick, Roza en Familie In stilte hebben wij afscheid genomen van Nick (Klaas) Rijkhoff. Vanuit Canada is hij vele jaren met vakantie geweest bij zijn familie in Nederland. Wij bewaren daar heel fijne herinneringen aan. Moge hij rusten in vrede. tante Gre en Ger Nederland
Marian Schaper
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014Lieve Roza en Nico,
Ik wens jullie beiden ontzettend veel sterkte toe met het verwerken van dit enorme verlies. Jullie vader was een geweldig mens en een voorbeeld voor velen. Hij laat mooie onwisbare herinneringen bij vele mensen achter, welke nog lang gekoesterd zullen worden.
Liefs, Marian Schaper
Ria Seed and Caroline
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014dear Roza and nick our condolence with your dad ,love Ria.
Willie Kat
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014Dear Nico and Roza. Our codolence, to you,Remember Your Dad In all the good times, Or bad Memories, are staying for ever. No one can take them away from you .Adam ,Chantelle Jett and Amanda Opa will always Be close to you in your hart.We think about you all, in this sad time.
Willie Kat
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014Dear Nico and Roza. Our codolence, to you,Remember Your Dad In all the good times, or bad. Memories are staying for ever. No one can take them away from you .Adam ,Chantelle Jett and Amanda Opa will always Be close to you in your hart.We think about you all, in this sad time.
Shirley and Declan
Posted on: Friday, August 8, 2014Nico and Roza,
Please know my thoughts are with you during this time of grieving.
Ome Klaus was a kind and caring man with a big heart. He lived life to the fullest with his colourful ways.
Let his legacy live on in both you and your children.
Love to all
Shirley and Declan
Roza Tinney
Posted on: Monday, August 11, 2014Wanted to share these condolences from facebook
This morning my dad lost his final battle with cancer. I will be forever grateful for having him live with me the past 1 1/2 years where I got to know him not just as a dad but as a person, someone who never complained about anything, had a great sense of humour and a heart of gold. He was the most positive person I have ever known and I will miss him more than words can say. I love you Dad! Rest in Peace.
Photo: This morning my dad lost his final battle with cancer. I will be forever grateful for having him live with me the past 1 1/2 years where I got to know him not just as a dad but as a person, someone who never complained about anything, had a great sense of humour and a heart of gold. He was the most positive person I have ever known and I will miss him more than words can say. I love you Dad! Rest in Peace.
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Cindy Tinney So sorry for your loss Roza. Please pass on our condolences to the kids.
3 August at 09:15 · Like
Jess Balogh Oh Roza, I’m so sorry for your loss I will be thinking of you and the family.
3 August at 09:16 · Like
Rob Fox Very sorry to hear about your dad, I remember him very well as a child. He always had cool boats and took us out on a ride to test them out. He was a very generous person.
My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family.
3 August at 09:25 · Like · 1
Yvonne McKeen Oh I’m so sorry to hear this Roza, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
3 August at 09:28 · Like
Dolly Grypstra Sorry for your loss Roza mike and I are here for you if you need anything xoxoxo
3 August at 09:36 · Like
Willie Kat Sorry hun, Thinking of you , be great full all you have done for him. There will be a empty space in your live , take care of yourself love and miss you mom
3 August at 09:38 · Like · 1
Cheryl Bush Ferguson So sorry Roza for your loss! Thinking of you and your family! HUGS
3 August at 09:40 · Like
Cherie Putnam So sorry to hear Roza, my thoughts and prays are with you , Chantelle, Adam, Nick and your whole family.
3 August at 09:43 · Like
Paul Irving Thinking of you Roza.
3 August at 09:43 · Like
Diana Weber-Doan So sorry Roza! :.(
3 August at 09:46 · Like
Coreen Tinney-Johnstone Roza so sorry for your loss.I am glad you had the last year to spend with him.There is always going to a empty spot in your heart for him.He is not suffering any more.Thinking of you all.
3 August at 09:52 · Like · 1
Bernie Mayer So Sorry Roza .I will say a prayer .. At peace at last .. Take care sweety ,
3 August at 09:54 · Like
Kyle David Weber I’m so sorry Roza for yours and the family’s loss. I’m grateful I got to spend time with your Dad, he was always very positive and kind. My prayers are with you. Love you all.
3 August at 10:02 · Like
Sam Putnam Sorry to here our condolences to you and your family
3 August at 10:07 · Like
Yvonne Broeders-Zijlstra Roza heel veel sterkte toegewenst
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3 August at 10:08 · Like
Karen Hickey-Barton so sorry for your lose Roza Tinney
3 August at 10:16 · Like
Brenda Johnson-VanKalsbeek I am so sorry, I just saw this:(. You take care xx
3 August at 10:24 · Like
Marian Schaper you are in my thoughts and prayers…
3 August at 10:39 · Like
Crystal Husbands My condolences Roza! Thinking of u!!
3 August at 10:46 · Like
Carolyn Fleming Vert sorry for you loss, Roza Tinney
3 August at 10:51 · Like
Roberta Van Oostrum So sorry for you and your family. Take care.
3 August at 11:07 · Like
Tammy Tennille I’m so sorry for your loss Aunt Roza. Thinking of you all xoxo
3 August at 11:10 · Like
Jason Larkin I’m so sorry to hear this Roza. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know how horrible it is to lose your father to cancer and how horrible cancer makes that loss. Remember the good times with him and know that the time you spent with him was just as important to him as it was to u.
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Lilian Lilian Gecondoleerd. Heel veel sterkte. We zullen hem missen.
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3 August at 11:21 · Like
Eleanor Tinney Ahh so sorry to hear that Roza
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Bryan Tinney I’m so sorry to hear Roza
3 August at 11:40 · Like
Talbot Thalen I am so sorry I’m sure he was a great Dutchman
3 August at 12:20 · Like
Teresa Almond God speed on your journey home sweet man, you will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time Roza
Love and Light from My heart to Yours xxxxx
3 August at 12:30 · Like
Line Soly My condolences. Thoughts n prayers are with you and your family..
3 August at 12:59 · Like
Loes Wilbrink I’m so sorry Roza Tinney. As your mom says: be greatfull all you have done for him.
3 August at 13:19 · Like
Linda van Oostrum Rosa and all of the family, you will miss him! Take care. I heard it from your mother
3 August at 15:38 · Like
Dianne Tinney Lawrence oh Roza I am so very sorry to hear about your dad..sounds like a lovely man xoxoxo
3 August at 16:47 · Like
Ria Seed Roza mine condolence with you dad love ria xoxo
3 August at 17:28 · Like
Julie Pye Marquis So sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your family xoxo
3 August at 17:55 · Like
Nancy Lee Stuckless Oh Roza, I am so sorry for your loss!!! Thank god you had some time with him. My heartfelt condolences xo
3 August at 18:24 · Like
Jodie Johnstone-Duff Hugs to you and the rest of your family.
3 August at 19:00 · Like
Roza Tinney Thank you all so much for your kind words
3 August at 20:17 · Like
Wendy Bell-Johnstone Thinking of you all Roza, sorry for your loss.
3 August at 20:26 · Like
Carrie Nolan Hi Roza I’m sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Hugs to you and your family.
3 August at 20:55 · Like
Kelly Todd Thinking of you Roza…I’m so sorry for your loss. xoxo
3 August at 21:55 · Like
Lisa Casey Oh Roza, HUGS and prayers. So sorry to hear this. Extra hugs from the girlies who are away visiting.
4 August at 09:15 · Like
Lori Ferguson Mcnabb Hugs to you and your family girl….so sorry for your loss xo
4 August at 09:33 · Like
Joyce Barton So sorry Roza for your loss, nice you had some time with him, I remember him full of life & enjoying the people around him
4 August at 09:44 · Like
Ann Kovacs Roza, I’m so sorry to hear that! Cherish those wonderful memories you’ve had with your dad forever. thinking of you, take it easy
4 August at 11:10 · Like
Tricia Knapp Sorry to hear about your dad Roza. Sending you strength for the upcoming days. xoxox
4 August at 11:14 · Like
Dawn Duff Tinney So sorry to hear about your dad!
4 August at 15:20 · Like
Monique MacMillan Gadd Oh Roza….I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs.
4 August at 20:50 · Like
Gordon Scott So sorry for your loss Roza. My prayers are with u and your family xoxo
6 August at 08:25 · Like