Elisabeth Alida Redikop

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Elisabeth (Liz) Alida Redikop (nee Booi). She passed peacefully at Greater Niagara General Hospital, on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 19, 1939, in Dordrecht, Holland and journeyed to Canada with her family by boat, arriving on her 13th birthday in 1952. She met her one and only love Jacob (Jake) and they married in 1959. Together they raised their three girls and settled in Queenston, Ontario and were married for 66 years. Loving mother of Deberah Ruddy (John Girvan), Nancy Jenkins (Tim) and Lisa Merlino (Rich). Cherished Nanny of Sara Ruddy (Joe Kenney), John Jenkins (Vanessa), Brian Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins, Tyler Merlino, Jesse Merlino, Stephanie Merlino (Chad Maurice), and Great Nanny of Jacob and Connor Jenkins. Dear sister of Arie Booi (Pearl), and Norman Booi (Christine), and sister-in-law of Barb Booi and Adolf Menge. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her grandson Shane Ruddy (2006), siblings; Joe Booi, Emma Walker (Eugene), Nick Booi, Alida Menge, Arina Howse (Ron), Dieny Kidd (Ken), Len Booi and Joanne Booi. Special thanks to Para-Med PSWs Summer, Carol, Anob, Kendra, Sue and Michelle for their kind and compassionate care. Thank you to the Doctors and staff at GNGH, special thanks to Shelby, Belinda, and Shawn. The family will receive friends at Patterson Funeral Home, 6062 Main St., Niagara Falls on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Memorial service will take place in the chapel at 1 p.m., and for those that cannot attend in person, please join through livestream, either through the funeral home website or the direct link, https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/122518

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care and Wellness through their website www.notlpc.com or via e-transfer to [email protected] , would be appreciated by the family. Memories photos and condolences may be made at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com