Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Stratford Rotary Hospice on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at the age of 86. Aafke’s greatest love was her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Beloved wife of the late Willem- Jan Portena (2019) whom she married in 1959. Loving mother of Mike (Theresa) Portena, Bettina (at peace 2018) (Henk) Schuurmans, and Rick (Ingrid) Portena. Special Beppe of Joanne (Brendan), Gina (Jordan), Ryan (Lindsay), Marco (Zoé), Jim (Kate), Tom, Eric (Romy), Lize (Andrew), Emily (Brodie), Carmen (Kiel), Kristen (Brett), René and Great-Beppe of Ellie, Leni, Hadlee, Presley, Sully, Arian, Evy, Lucas and Jacob. Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends in the Netherlands and Canada.
Predeceased by her parents Nammen and Harmina Faber
Relatives and friends were invited to share their memories at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 345 Elizabeth St. E, Listowel, on Sunday, July 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Aafke’s life was held at Bethel Christian Reformed Church on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Cameron Oegema officiating. Interment was in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. Reception at Bethel Christian Reformed Church followed.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Stratford Rotary Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca
Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home
