JACOBUS (JACK) JOHANNES HAGENAARS

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• We have fond memories of Jack and Nellie. They welcomed us warmly when we moved in next door. Jack was always giving a helping hand to who ever needed one. We could not have had better neighbours. We were so glad that we got to visit with him in January. We are saddened to learn of his passing. It was an honour to have known them both. Jack and Nellie will be kept in our hearts. Our condolences to their family. Sorry it took so long we just found out. - Posted by: Kim and Kanhai (Persad) Lowkie (Neighbors) on: Sep 17, 2020

• I lived down the street from Mr. Hagenaars, Henry and I hung out and periodically had opportunity to visit his Dad on Corydon during those visits my fondest memories of Mr. H were formed. He had a great sense of humor and the ever present dust mask on his forehead. I also remember being at the house and trying to learn Dutch which was a great source of humor for Mr. H. Mr. Hagenaars had a very strong passion for his family, my sister Joan and I spend a lot of time with Mary, Henry, Jack, and Frankie, when were were kids, they are wonderful people and it is a testament of what a strong family unit they were raised in. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. H's passing, I also would like to pass along my condolences for the passing of Mrs. H as well. - Posted by: Stephen Cripps (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2020

• I will always remember Opa as being happy, determined and hard-working. This is apparent by his ability to raise 4 children, keep close his equally determined life long partner Oma, and take a chance of moving their family to a different country. (Picking weeds and helping with yard work while on vacation visiting family is pretty determined too.) Life itself is not a struggle, but we are faced with them throughout life and its how we choose to overcome them that gives us character. These last months have no doubt been a struggle for Opa especially without Oma, but the emotions he portrayed define how much he loved her, and I will never forget that. I am grateful to have been able to spend time with him a couple of months ago, and the joy on his face having family around is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. We will miss you Opa, and until we meet again. Love you - Posted by: Alex Hagenaars (Grandson) on: Apr 15, 2020

• My sincere sympathy for your loss. Although it's been years since I saw him, I remember your Pa/Opa as such a fun person - even if I couldn't always understand everything he said! Any time I was ever at their home, Jack and Nellie were always so welcoming. Simply beautiful people, whom I know you will miss deeply. - Posted by: Debbie MacLean (Friend) on: Apr 15, 2020

• Opa had always been a silly character. I remember sitting across from him in the living room while the family was opening presents on Christmas and looking up to see him making funny faces - but I was never ready for what he did next. Opa would start to play with his bottom teeth! I would laugh so hard every time! (and be just a little grossed out :P) I will always remember how warm they were when you walked in their door. Oma always had food, coffee, cookies and candies for you. When I lived in Winnipeg while in university, I enjoyed my visits with them as they were just a few minutes away from school and home. While it seemed that they only ever had the weather channel, it didn't matter, because I was always in good company. - Posted by: Stephanie Hagenaars (Granddaughter) on: Apr 14, 2020

• Marijke en verdere familie Gecondoleerd en heel veel sterkte gewenst Groetjes X X - Posted by: Wout en Jeanne de Weert (Friends ) on: Apr 10, 2020

• Dear Henry and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please except my deepest condolences. - Posted by: Guy. Nowe (Friend) on: Apr 09, 2020

• I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Hagenaars. When I moved to Winnipeg in my teens, Henry was one of my first friends and still is one of my best of friends. Henry's dad treated me just like one of his own and I cherish the memories that I had with the family. We had some great road trips. Mr. and Mrs. Hagenaars had a great family and was very proud of all of them. He will be missed. - Posted by: Frank Lucarz (Family friend) on: Apr 08, 2020

• Lieve familie, zo kort na het heengaan van jullie moeder, nu jullie vader. Wij komen jullie hiermee condoleren. Nu zijn jullie niemands kind meer, ik vond dat zelf heel moeilijk. Ik koester de herinneringen die wij samen gemaakt hebben. Sterkte de komende tijd, het gaat jullie goed. leendert en Paula. - Posted by: Paula Nonnekes (Uit Nederland) on: Apr 07, 2020

• Marijke, Hennie, Sjaak en Frank en Famillie Gecondoleerd Met het verlies van jullie vader en Opa We hebben een goede en mooie tijd gehad tijdens onze vakanties bij jullie vader en moeder en van jullie natuurlijk ook he. Het is fijn dat jullie vader nu bij jullie moeder is, en dat je vader geen pijn meer heeft. Ze zijn weer gelukkig samen nu. We hope dat jullie weer snel de draad op kan pakken. Na die moeilijke periode met jullie ouders. En jullie vader en moeder blijven altijd in onze gedachte. We wensen jullie nog veel sterkte in deze moeilijke dagen. Op 14 April zijn met onze gedachten extra bij jullie. Ik hoop dat onze steun verlichting brengt bij de familie. Groetje en Sterkte van Toos en Leo - Posted by: Leo en Toos Lint (Cousin) on: Apr 07, 2020