Aartje Zylstra Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 14, 2026, at the age of 92, Aartje Zylstra (Grimsby, Ontario) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Aartje may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Hielke "Harold"; and her siblings, Ali Moes (Hank) and John Streefkerk. She is survived by: her sons, Ralph of Catherine and Jeff; her grandson Zachary; and her siblings, Ans Duivesteyn (late Brian) and Chris Streefkerk (Frances).

If desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society (https://alzheimer.ca) would be sincerely appreciated by the family.