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MAGDALENA CECILIA STROET (JONKER)
Born: Nov 30, 1930
Date of Passing: May 06, 2021
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MAGDALENA CECILIA STROET
(nee JONKER)
She is survived by her 11 children, Elizabeth (Eugene), Anita (Alan), Mary (Frank), Adrian (Louise), John, Richard (Charlene), Margaret (Doug), Silvia, Lorraine (Mike), Joanne, and Jim (Shera); 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Toni, Harry (Anne), Sister Johanna, Cecile (Ted), Peter (Mary) and Neil's wife Leidie. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Harry (2005); parents, Arie (1973) and Antonia (1995); brothers, John (1953), Jack (2011) and Neil (2020); and Toni's husband Kees (2007).
Lena was born on November 30, 1930 in Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands. She was the oldest of the nine Jonker children. Lena and her family moved to Canada in 1951, arriving in St. Eustache, Manitoba. In the summers Lena worked very hard on the farm and in the winters she worked in the city at a maid service and at St. Boniface Hospital. During this time, she met her love, Harry, and they married September 19, 1953. Shortly after, the couple moved to North Kildonan and started their life together.
Lena could always be seen sewing, knitting or doing other crafts. She loved to garden. She picked lots of fresh produce which her children helped to preserve and freeze. Lena enjoyed volunteering at her church, care homes and hospitals. She was a very generous and loving person. Lena also enjoyed volunteering at bingo where she sold tickets. Many treasured friendships were born there.
Lena had a very strong faith, was exceptionally caring and could always see the good in people. She was charitable with her time and went out of her way to help those in need. Lena is a great role model for all of us to follow.
A private family service will take place and a Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and leave condolences by visiting www.voyagefuneralhomes.com. A video of the service will also be available on the Voyage Funeral Home's YouTube page on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Please visit the website and follow the link on the top right-hand corner to view.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Middlechurch Home who cared for Mom with such love and compassion in her last year.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2021
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I was lucky enough to have spent some time with Mrs Stroet during my friendship with Silvia. Most memorable was Silvia and me taking her out to dinner then to see Nana Mouskouri in concert. What a sweet lady Mrs Stroet was. The world is a better place because she was a part of it and now the world is a little sadder because she is gone. The heavens are rejoicing to welcome such an angel. - Posted by: Helen Calpin (Friend of Silvia) on: May 16, 2021
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Sending condolences from Eric Van Schie and family. You will be missed and remembered always. - Posted by: Eric Van Schie (Friend) on: May 13, 2021
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Anita, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Brian Ikeda (friend of Anita) on: May 12, 2021
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Our condolences Mary, Peter and family on your loss. We are certain that the memories of Lena that you hold dear in your hearts, will console and sustain you through these difficult times. Peace be with you. - Posted by: Len and Vicki Lazaruk (Friends ) on: May 12, 2021
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Deepest sympathy to Rocke, Kelly and Ayla. Adrian Louise and family. I remember mom saying how nice she was...sitting together at Kelly and Rocky's wedding. Enjoy your many memories. With love Aunty Raine. - Posted by: Lorraine (Don) Hughes, Verna and Bill Nisbett, Ken and Sharon Brown. (Family and friends.) on: May 12, 2021
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We were so sad to hear of Lena's passing - Lena did see the good in everyone - her family was her priority and she cared for others so much too. The countless hours of volunteer work in her Church and Nursing Home were truly a blessing for all of us. Working with her at the St. Gerard's Bingo - always a smile on her face and helping others there. Her dedication to volunteering every Friday at Bingo for many years was appreciated by all. So many memories - her smile and laughter and stories brought us so much joy - an amazing lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. John and Rosemary Komadowski and family. - Posted by: John and Rosemary Komadowski (Friend) on: May 12, 2021
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Jim, Shera and family We are very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏 - Posted by: Ron and Linda Halldorson (Family) on: May 12, 2021
