Sjoerd Laanstra Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sjoerd Laanstra (Chilliwack, British Columbia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 17, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Sjoerd shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Sjoerd farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

Stu Laanstra January 6, 1934 ~ April 17, 2026, By Bella Lanfgfield, UFV Student who had weekly 1 hour conversations with dad via phone calls over 6-8 weeks in 2021 as part of her volunteer hours needed during Covid.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to these charities that dad loved: Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society (CNHPS).