MATTHIJS NIEUWKERK passed away on March 31, 2018 at Chilliwack, B.C., age 88 years. He was born in Leiden, Holland.
Matthijs is survived by daughters, Astrid, Diana and Ingrid, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Martina.
Matthijs was a very talented man, who loved to paint landscape pictures, play the organ and accordion, loved his nature shows and world news events.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.