Hilda was born in Uithuizen, Groningen, the Netherlands on November 21, 1925. At the age of 2 years Hilda, her parents, and four siblings immigrated to Canada. They settled in Neerlandia. Shortly after moving to Neerlandia, Hilda’s mom passed away. Her father raised Hilda and her four siblings. It was also in Neerlandia years later, that Hilda married Joe A. Wierenga.
Hilda is lovingly remembered by her four children and their families: Tony (Shirley), John (Patty), Elaine (Hervé) Nadeau, and Robert (Sandra). Hilda was blessed with 9 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren: Shane Wierenga; Charlene (Evan) Fleming, Sophie, Paige, and Donny; Cynthia (Ed) Busby; Christina (Tyson) Sheppard, Hudson, Emmett, Maggie, and Thaddeus; Landon (Taylor) Wierenga, Bronwen; Melina Rau; Stacy (Colin) Loitz, Mara, Carlee, and Sadie; Kiana Wierenga and Karissa Wierenga. Hilda is also survived by her sisters-in-law Kay Peters, Wilma Wierenga and Rulie Wierenga, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Hilda was predeceased by her husband, Joe A. Wierenga (1997); parents John and Elizabeth (Rijzinga) Peters; brother John and sisters Tena, Della, and Elizabeth.
A private celebration of Hilda’s life was held on August 26, 2020 at the Neerlandia Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Art Verboon officiating. Interment was at the Neerlandia Community Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Shepherd’s Care and Home Care, Barrhead. Special Thank You to Dr. Wepener and Dr. Krantz for their exceptional care and compassion for Mom these past years.
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