Klaas Tuininga

Klaas Tuininga of Neerlandia, Alberta, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on July 28, 2026 at the age of 87 years. Klaas was predeceased by his parents Peter and Tena, siblings Sylvia, Grace and Jean, and grand-daughters Katie and Keltie.

Klaas is survived by his siblings Lucille (John) Piers and David (Alida) Tuininga, his wife of 63 years, Esther Tuininga, his four children Russel (Jennifer), Jeff, Colin (Tania), and Murray as well as his ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Born in 1938 Klaas farmed his entire life finding joy in God’s creation and the tending of crops and animals. His hobbies and interests included gardening, fishing, trapping, hatching eggs, puzzling, and music. Klaas was instrumental in the formation of the Neerlandia Men’s Choir and served on numerous church committees and community boards. He and his wife Esther had a heart for the hurting, serving as liaisons for many refugee families that the church sponsored. Klaas’ faith took action through service.

Thank you to staff, friends and family of Klaas and Esther who supported them through Klaas’ final years at Barrhead Continuing Care Centre giving them encouragement and hope.

Donations are gratefully accepted to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Canada or Barrhead Continuing Care Centre.

The funeral will be held at Neerlandia Christian Reformed Church at 2:00p.m. on Friday, August 7th. The graveside service will follow, and refreshments in the church hall.