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Gerhardus "Garry" Henricus Hof

September 08, 1948 - August 24, 2024

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Obituary For Gerhardus "Garry" Henricus Hof

It is in sadness that the family of Garry Hof announce his passing at the age of 75 years on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

Garry was born on September 8, 1948, in Steenwijkerwold, Netherlands.
In 1954, he immigrated, with his family, to Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Throughout his life, Garry gave freely and generously of his time to support numerous charitable and sports organizations in Grande Prairie, AB. This included many years with Red Cross bingos and for 50 years,
he enjoyed helping wherever needed, with the Grande Prairie Athletics hockey team. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus.

Garry was predeceased by his parents, Matthew and Veronica Hof, and one sister-in-law, Cathy Hof.

Dear Garry. We miss you. We miss your smile and sense of humour. Love from your surviving siblings; Ludo (Angela) Hof; Henk (Rita) Hof; Theo Hof; John (Suzanne) Hof; Rena (Hamid) Rahmanian; Trudy (Rod) Woolford and Margaret (Craig) Smith, and your many nieces and nephews and their families.

The family thanks Drs Green and Barreth, all the nursing staff at Grande Prairie Hospital, and Erin with Home Care for their kindness, care and support.

A Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass will be held in Garry’s honour at 11:00 am Saturday , September 28, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie . Interment to follow in Grande Prairie Cemetery.

At Garry’s request, donations on his behalf, may be made to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association (https://bandagedpaws.org/donate)
or your local SPCA.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com.

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  • September 26, 2024

    So sorry to hear about Gary. I have had short visits with him at hockey rink,Sunrise Towers and Heritage and always he remembered my name. We met. When my son DAN. PLAYED HOCKEY 40 yr ago. Sending hugs and sympathy. I will miss seeing him and his lovely smile. Judy Barber

  • September 25, 2024

    Remember "Garry" from sharing some classes with him at the old St Joseph's in the early 60's. A gentle and fun loving man. My condolences to his family.

  • September 17, 2024

    Sorry to hear of Garry passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

  • September 07, 2024

    RIP Garry. Hugs & love to Theo & Ruth.

  • September 03, 2024

    Condolences to the family. From the Bill Linssen family

  • September 03, 2024

    Our most sincere condolences to all of the Hof family on Garry's passing. The Groen Family

  • August 29, 2024

    My condolences to the Hof family. Mary (Caza) Morrison

  • August 28, 2024

    Mijn condoleances voor iedereen die Gerhard / Garry lief had. Ik heb hem leren kennen (hier in Nederland) als een vriendelijke gezellige man met zijn hart op de goede plaats. En zo zal ik ook aan hem blijven denken. May he rest in peace🙏🕊

  • August 27, 2024

    My condolences to the family and friends of Garry. He was a friendly presence at South Bear Creek ball diamonds for decades.

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