Bruce Van Raalte's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2020 in Lethbridge, Alberta

Bruce Van Raalte

March 16, 1949 - February 20, 2020 (70 years old)

Lethbridge, Alberta

Bruce Van Raalte's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2020 in Lethbridge, Alberta

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Bruce Van Raalte

March 16, 1949 - February 20, 2020 (70 years old)

Lethbridge, Alberta

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Bruce Van Raalte Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bruce Van Raalte (Lethbridge, Alberta), who passed away on February 20, 2020 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred and Jean; his siblings, Bobby and Peggy Blomme; his parents-in-law, Leonard and Germaine Illerbrun; and his siblings-in-law, Les Illerbrun and Dana Illerbrun.

He is survived by: his wife Gwen; his daughter Carla Jensen (Robert); his grandchildren, Cooper and Gibson; his great grandchild Erica Van Raalte; his son David Van Raalte; his grandchildren, Tatum and Flynn; his son Dennis Van Raalte (Nicole); his grandchildren, Ireland and Addyson; his siblings, Joseph Van Raalte and Beverley Borody (Michael); and his siblings-in-law, Duane Illerbrun (Gloria), Paul Illerbrun (Teresa), Peter Illerbrun, Grant Illerbrun (Patti), Marcel Illerbrun, Anne Wilkins (Brent) and Nicole Spetz (Rick). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Michael's Palliative Care Centre, 1400 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Rd NE #200, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5.

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February 29, 2020

Deb Long wrote a sympathy message

“Gwen I’m so sorry to hear the news about Bruce I had no idea that he was ill he was always so happy go lucky every time I saw him come into Costco .He will be truly missed by all that knew him .Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...Deb and Tim Long”


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February 23, 2020

Peggy Brown wrote a sympathy message

“Gwen - so sorry to hear about your loss. A painful and difficult time for all and it's not supposed to be this way - just know that Peggy and I and all your friends are thinking of you and sending hugs. Murray”


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1011 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J4A2

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