Cecil Aukema Obituary
The passing of Cecil Aukema of Chatham, Ontario leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 2, 2025 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cecil Aukema to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Freida Haaksma; his parents, Floris Aukema and Tryntje Aukema; his siblings, Jan-Evert (Blijke Aukema), Beits (Hank Kroon), Jim (Roelie Aukema), Jan (Zwannie Aukema), Evert (Gail Aukema), Evelyn (Harry Riepma) and Wob (Joke Aukema); and his sister-in-law Ali Aukema.
He is survived by: his sons, Floyd Aukema (Judy), Ian Aukema (Mary) and John Aukema (Veronica); his grandchildren, Tracy (Kendall VanRooyen), Alicia (Aaron Pyle), Amanda (Adam Donaldson), Melissa Aukema, Christopher (Joanna Aukema), Jonathan Aukema, Laura Aukema, Jordan Aukema, Kathryn Aukema and Alex Aukema; and his great grandchildren, Liam, Owen, Avan, Nelia, Kaden, Nolan, Jayden, Landon, Emma-Rose and Flynn.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the First Christian Reformed Church (25 Tweedsmuir Ave E, Chatham, ON N7M3Z6). A burial will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 12:45 PM at the Maple Leaf Cemetery (55 Maple Leaf Dr, Chatham, ON N7M). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Christian Reformed Church (25 Tweedsmuir Ave E, Chatham, ON N7M3Z6).
