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Angelo LIGORI donated to Safe Families Canada
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Ann and Family, Hilco will always be in my heart as a human being that brought joy to me every time I saw him. His love for family and mankind showed every time we met. Hilco is an inspiration for me and I will miss him.
Angelo Ligori
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John Smyth posted a condolence
Saturday, February 14, 2026
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you keep you and may the Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace
John Smyth
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Libro Credit Union donated to Safe Families Canada
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Thinking of the Tamminga family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Libro Credit Union staff, Sarnia
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St John Ambulance Southwestern Ontario donated to Journeys Recovery Home
Sunday, February 1, 2026
May the beautiful memories you shared with Hilco bring you strength in the time to come.
Our deepest condolences for your tremendous loss.
The Staff and Volunteers from St John Ambulance - Southwestern Ontario
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Debbie Vancoillie lit a candle
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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So sorry for your loss Jodi, Josh and family
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R & A Jager posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Our sincere condolences with the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. May God surround you all with His love and care at this difficult time.
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Thea Heyink posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
My sincere condolences to the Tamminga and Koster families with the passing of Hilco.While it is so hard for us to say goodbye to a man in the prime of his life, seemingly all too soon, rest assured he has been promoted to glory with his Father's words, "Well done, good and faithful servant". May the God of our fathers comfort you richly in the Word and Spirit. Precious in the sight of God is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
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Vermeulen posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all with this sudden loss of husband, father, grandfather and more. May the Lord give all of you an extra measure of His grace and fill you all with the peace that passes all understanding. Hilco's loss is huge and hard. May you all be comforted that he is where there is no more pain, hurt or sin. What a God we serve. Call on Him frequently to help you through this sad, sad loss.
Bert & Helena and Esther Vermeulen
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Nancy & John Cryderman posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Our deepest condolences to all the families, he will truly be missed.
John & Nancy Cryderman
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John and Elaine Heyink posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
To the Tamminga & Koster Families
Our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Hilco, a life taken far too young. May you find peace in all the beautiful memories you have to cherish and comfort knowing he is now at peace.
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Jim and Bernice Buist posted a condolence
Monday, January 26, 2026
Our sincere condolences with the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. May God surround with His love and care at this difficult time.
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Tera Butler posted a condolence
Monday, January 26, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Gary, Cathie , and Tera Butler
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Elizabeth McKinlay posted a condolence
Monday, January 26, 2026
Nathan, Lauren, Kyle and the entire Tamminga family,
We were very sorry to hear that you have lost your dad. He sounded like a wonderful man and I know that you will miss him so much. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Ed and Liz McKinlay
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Rebecka Heyink donated to Journeys Recovery Home
Monday, January 26, 2026
Ann, Jodi, Josh and Justinne, Kyle and Emma, Lauren and Tyler, Nathan and Seira, Annika and Blake,
Garry and I are holding you all close in this very difficult and sad time. Both Hilco and Ann were a huge support to our family during my dads passing and in the years since. Hilco was a special guy, easy to talk to, to cry to and would always offer a kind word and prayer. We will be there for your family like Hilco was there for ours. May you all lean on eachother in your grief and be kind to yourself in the hard and lonely days. Love and strength to you all.
In Christian Love, Rebecka and Garry Punt
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Jocelyn Kraayenbrink posted a condolence
Monday, January 26, 2026
My deepest condolences to you all. What an incredible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, that you would know the deep comfort of our Father and feel the arms of Jesus, holding you and carrying you through. Much love. Jocelyn Kraayenbrink
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Natasha Kramer posted a condolence
Monday, January 26, 2026
Dear Ann, Jodi, Josh, Kyle, Lauren, Nathan, Annika and the rest of the family,
There are no words to express my deepest condolences to you all. Hilco was genuinely one of the greatest men I have had the pleasure to know and work with. I am thankful for the many conversations I got to have with him to hear his wisdom and his love for people and Jesus. He had such a huge impact on so many peoples lives and he will always be missed deeply. I have been and will continue praying for all of you - praying for God's strength, comfort and peace that passes all understanding.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
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Dear Ann and family,
Words can't describe how heavy our hearts are with the passing of beloved Hilco. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Hilco was the personification of being the hands and feet of Christ in this world. We pray you will find comfort in knowing that Hilco is with Jesus, and you will see hem soon again. May his memory be a blessing and may God you with the grace needed in the days ahead.
With love, Hillebrand en Kora, Nederland
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John Debruyn posted a condolence
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sorry to hear of Hilco’s passing . He was a true gentleman, and a pleasure to do business with. Condolences to the family .
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Louise lit a candle
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Ann and family
So sorry to hear this sad news, taken too soon . My heart breaks for you all. Cherish the memories, and his memory will live on in all your beautiful children.
Love Louise
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Charles Smid posted a condolence
Sunday, January 25, 2026
My deepest condolences to Ann and family. I have mever known a harder workmg and honest man than Hilco. You were an inspiration since you showed up in third grade.
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Doug Vince posted a condolence
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Our deepest sympathies in the sudden death of Hilco. I first met Hilco when he helped to organize a fundraising event for Right to Life Kent-Refuge Pregnancy Resource Centre; he was very pro-life. Later, he became a neighbour in Louisville. He was a friendly, kind man. Doug and Jill Vince
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Gerhard Visscher posted a condolence
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Have fond memories of this fine brother when I used to come to preach in Chatham. May the gospel comfort you all with the certainty that your loss is a temporary one… so thankful for the Lord Jesus…!!
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Paul and Janice LeBoeuf posted a condolence
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Paul and I are so sorry to hear this news. Deepest sympathies to all of Hilco's loved ones.
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Keith Sikkema posted a condolence
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Dear Ann and all family, may the Lord guide and comfort you at this difficult time, and give you strength to carry on as you miss him. Having known you both since you learned how to read, I remember well that I was gladdened when the two if you became a couple 'in the Lord'. Reading the obituary, I was gladdened that Hilco remained the person I remember. Wishing you all the nearness of our faithful God.
Keith; and Coby Sikkema; in Fergus.
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The Crawford Family lit a candle
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Aunt Anne and family,
Words can’t describe how heavy our hearts are with the sudden passing of beloved Uncle Hilco. We were just talking about how the day before our wedding we were struggling to get everything ready, and Hilco was there working hard until the late hours, getting things done. The next morning we woke up and found him back in the front yard fixing lights and running hydro. That was the kind of person Hilco was; always there to lend a helping hand and get the job done, never asking for anything in return. He was the personification of being the hands and feet of Christ in this world. It’s sometimes hard to understand God’s plans, but he loves your family and does everything for your good. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Hilco is with Jesus and we will see him again soon. We continue to pray for comfort and healing for your family during this difficult time.
Love the Crawford’s
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Brian and LeeAnn Craeymeersch posted a condolence
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sincere condolences to both Tamminga and Koster families, we are thinking of you at this time of your loss. Brian & LeeAnn Craeymeersch and family
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Annette & Aart van 't Land lit a candle
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Dear Talo, Dineke, Gerry and Jake and the entire Tamminga family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Hilco. Though we did not know him personally, it is clear from the beautiful tribute to his life that he was an extraordinary man of faith, kindness, and generosity. His devotion to family, his passion for making everyone feel loved and valued, and his servant's heart shine through every word.
We have had the privilege of knowing Talo and Dineke for many years and working alongside Gerry, (and Jake) and we know the strong bonds of love and faith that unite your family. Hilco's legacy of living with purpose, leading with humility, and loving like Jesus is a profound testament to a life well-lived.
May his memory be a blessing, and may you find comfort in the love he shared so generously with all who knew him.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Annette & Aart van 't Land
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Dieuwke Geertsema lit a candle
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Beste Ann, kinderen en familie Tamminga
We hoorden via onze moeder, Rien Geertsema, van het overlijden van neef Hilco. Wat een groot verlies en verdriet. Wij willen jullie van harte condoleren met het plotselinge overlijden van Hilco. Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte bij het nemen van afscheid de komende dagen en de troost van onze geliefde Heer!
Liefs en hartelijke groeten
Dieuwke en Koen Verelst-Geertsema
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John & Sue Koopman posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dear Ann & family,
When we heard of Hilco's passing into glory we immediately began to pray for you. We have so many wonderful memories of Hilco during our farming days. He was able to do the work of two men in any day, but more importantly he did so with joy. Those were in the early years of your marriage. Hilco was such a blessing to us during that time. There was never any tension in relationship to Hilco and it was my privilege to work along side of him for those years. What is written of him in his obituary was exactly the man we knew him to be. He was a very kind and gracious man. May God provide you with the grace needed in the days ahead. May God supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19). Be comforted in knowing that Hilco now experiences the fullness of joy at God's right hand and pleasures forever more (Psalm 16:11).
With love,
John & Sue Koopman
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Matthew Kelly posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ann, family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We pray for God’s comfort, peace, and strength to surround you as you grieve and remember a life so faithfully lived.
I didn’t know Hilco deeply, but I knew enough to see that he was a man who genuinely walked with the Lord. His faith wasn’t loud or self promoting, it was steady, sincere, and rooted in obedience. Everything shared about his life points to someone who loved Jesus and lived with eternity in mind.
Hilco came alongside Journeys Recovery Home not to be seen, but because he believed in what God was doing. His generosity was simply one expression of a deeper faith and trust in the Lord. He understood that supporting Kingdom work was part of faithfully stewarding what God had entrusted to him. Through that obedience, many lives were touched, men were given opportunities to heal, and lasting fruit was produced. The impact he made echoes into eternity and stretches far beyond what we know.
Scripture reminds us that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” We take comfort in knowing that Hilco is now in the presence of the Savior he faithfully served. I am truly grateful for Hilco and for the example he set as a believer who honored God by the way he lived. His faithfulness made an impact, advanced the Kingdom here on earth, and his legacy of trust, obedience, and devotion to the Lord will continue.
Matthew Kelly
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Rita Ripley posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
To the Tamminga and Koster family
Our deepest condolences with the loss of Hilco. A man with a big heart. Sending prayers for strength. May you be comforted to know he is now with his Savior.
Rick and Rita Ripley
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Friday, January 23, 2026
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Greetings to Ann and the entire family, I just want to send my deepest condolences to you all, Hilco was my friend my father and my brother, believe me I'm lost for words, sleep well [super] God knows best!
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Jane and Brian wright posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
We are very saddened to learn of Hilco’s sudden passing - he is an excellent representation of Christ’s love and kindness. His pro- life support and generosity will always be appreciated. With respect and prayers for his beloved family and friends.
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Dennis & Cheryl Atkinson posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Ann, Jodi, Josh,Kyle,Lauren, Nathan,Annika and families, Thinking of you at this difficult time of such great loss of Hilco. It’s hard to believe that our loved ones are really gone when they are taken home suddenly. We carry them with us in our memories, love has a way of staying with us . Love never dies but remains in our hearts forever. God has gained another angel.
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Sandra Charron posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dear Ann and family,
My deepest sympathies, love and prayers in the passing of your loved one. May Jesus loving arms surround you all at this time and in future. God bless.
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Anne and Neil Secord posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Our sincere condolences to all Hilco's family.
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Donald Cook lit a candle
Friday, January 23, 2026
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Sincere condolences to the families from Don and Bonnie Lou Cook.
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Sherrill Kivell lit a candle
Friday, January 23, 2026
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Our hearts are broken for you Anne and your entire family. Hilco was the winner. The rest of the people left here on earth are the losers.. Heaven will look so much better to all of us knowing that he is there with his closest friend Jesus. We will continue to pray for comfort and peace for each and everyone of you
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sarah posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Ann & family. Our sincere condolences. I will forever remember the visits Hilco had with our family during the last days of my dad’s life. And then again seeing Hilco & Ann at Blessings Church. Always with a smile and a kind word. May you be comforted to know he is now with his Saviour. Will continue to pray for you during this very difficult and sad time.
Sarah Heyink-Huizing
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Friday, January 23, 2026
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Ab van Langevelde posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dear Tamminga and Koster family, I want to share my sincere condolences and express my deep sympathy with the loss you suffered in the death of Hilco, especially for my second cousin Ann and my cousins Adri and Ietie. May God be with you and bless you in these difficult times. Warm greetings and love from Ab van Langevelde, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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Evelyn Tamminga posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dear family: we are shocked. Our condoleances! Wish you all the strengh and consulation for now and the near future. We remember Hilco very well. In +/- 2010 he slept a night in our house in Nieuw Weerdinge because he had a fair in the Netherlands. We had a beautiful evening with nice conversations. The next day there was a letter on Hilde's bed with a thanks from Hilco at Hilde. She appreciatie that very much, and rembembers it!
Roelof Jan en Evelyn Tamminga with Hilde, Remko,Geertje, Jan Talo. The Netherlands/Canada (Remko)
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Murray and Barb Foekens posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dear Ann and family.....our sincerest condolences to you all. Hilco was such a sweet and gentle man and so very kind to everyone. May God surround you very much with His comfort and peace. Sending extra hugs to you Ann.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
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Dear Ann and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss of Hilco, a husband, father and opa that has to be missed by all.
My last memory of Hilco is when he visited his aunt Rien and uncle Marten in Aduard. My first memories are from Chatham church, baseball on Sunday evening, ice hockey in Thamesville and we both went to law and security in Sarnia. It is so sad and that you have to miss him. Comforting to know that he is now with his Heavenly Father. Take care.
Greetings Eelkje van der Weit -Vellema
Aduard, the Netherlands
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Jennifer Koster posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Hilco was such a huge part of our life. He showed immense love and compassion for people. He was always there with the kindest gestures. I will never forget the love he showed to both Mike and I through his sickness and then passing. May lord comfor the Tamminga family in the tough days ahead.
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Brenda Posted Jan 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Dear Ann, my heart aches for you and your family. My mother used to say, "It doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, when it's your time, God will find you." It's hard to understand why his time had to be now. I am so sorry for your pain and send you peace. - your Volunteer Sister, Brenda.
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Robert & Elisabeth Enzlin posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
Extending our sincere condolences to the Tamminga family in the sudden passing of Hilco. Our thoughts and prayers for God's everlasting peace and strength as you gather together to celebrate his life.
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Kim & Jill Cooper posted a condolence
Friday, January 23, 2026
To Ann and the entire Tamminga family - We are so very saddened to hear of Hilco's passing. What an amazing man of God he was. He loved his family, loved his life and loved his Lord. He was a man of integrity who lived out his faith every day. May each of you sense the presence, comfort and strength of our Lord during this very difficult time.
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