Portena, Willem (Age 88, Route 1, Monkton)
Published on 8/10/2019
Willem PORTENA of Route 1 Monkton, passed away peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice, Clinton on Monday October 7, 2019 at the age of 88. Willem immigrated to Canada in 1988. His greatest passion was his farming and his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willem was so proud that all of his children followed in his footsteps as dairy farmerS. Beloved husband of Aafke (Faber) Portena whom he married in 1959. Loving father of Mike and Theresa Portena, Bettina (deceased 2018) and Henk Schuurmans, and Rick and Ingrid Portena. Special pake of Joanne and Brendan, Gina, Ryan, Marco, Jim and Kate, Tom and Vanessa, Eric and Romy, Lize and Andrew, Emily and Brodie, Carmen and Kiel, Kristen, Rene and great-pake of Ellie and Leni. Fondly remembered by the extended family in the Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Lykle and Betje (Holkema) Portena.
Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday October 10 from 7 – 9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Willem’s life will be held at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 345 Elizabeth Street East, Listowel on Friday October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Henry Meinen officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Huron Residential Hospice or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca
