Durk Hoekstra's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Woodstock, Ontario

Durk Hoekstra

November 21, 1943 - August 8, 2025 (81 years old)

Woodstock, Ontario

Durk Hoekstra's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Woodstock, Ontario

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Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home

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Durk Hoekstra

November 21, 1943 - August 8, 2025 (81 years old)

Woodstock, Ontario

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Durk Hoekstra Obituary

The passing of Durk Hoekstra (Woodstock, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 8, 2025 at the age of 81. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Hoekstra and Renske Hoekstra Bakker; his sister Mitzi Idema; his brother-in-law Bill Idema; his brother Ed Hoekstra; his sister-in-law Gwen Hoekstra; his brother Jim Hoekstra; his sister-in-law Sharon Hoekstra; his brother Jake Hoekstra; his parents-in-law, Gerrit Vanspronsen and Maria Vanspronsen; his siblings-in-law, Jacoba Keizer, Mary Graaskamp, Gary Graaskamp and Abe Vanspronsen; and his siblings' children, Diana Graaskamp and Mathew VanBlyderveen.

He is survived by: his wife Gerda; his brothers, Abe Hoekstra (Linda) and Joe Hoekstra (Diane); and his siblings-in-law, Edith Butts (Barry), Hendrika Hoekstra and John Keizer. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations to VON Sakura House would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home



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Aug 16

Visitation

Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home
69 Wellington St N, Woodstock, ON N4S6P7

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Aug 16

Funeral service

Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home
69 Wellington St N, Woodstock, ON N4S6P7

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Aug 16

Burial

Presbyterian Cemetery
428 Tecumseh St, Woodstock, ON N4S6B2

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Aug 16

Reception

Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home
69 Wellington St N, Woodstock, ON N4S6P7

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