It is in sadness that the family of Garry Hof announce his passing at the age of 75 years on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

Garry was born on September 8, 1948, in Steenwijkerwold, Netherlands.
In 1954, he immigrated, with his family, to Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Throughout his life, Garry gave freely and generously of his time to support numerous charitable and sports organizations in Grande Prairie, AB. This included many years with Red Cross bingos and for 50 years,
he enjoyed helping wherever needed, with the Grande Prairie Athletics hockey team. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus.

Garry was predeceased by his parents, Matthew and Veronica Hof, and one sister-in-law, Cathy Hof.

Dear Garry. We miss you. We miss your smile and sense of humour. Love from your surviving siblings; Ludo (Angela) Hof; Henk (Rita) Hof; Theo Hof; John (Suzanne) Hof; Rena (Hamid) Rahmanian; Trudy (Rod) Woolford and Margaret (Craig) Smith, and your many nieces and nephews and their families.

The family thanks Drs Green and Barreth, all the nursing staff at Grande Prairie Hospital, and Erin with Home Care for their kindness, care and support.

A Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass will be held in Garry’s honour at 11:00 am Saturday , September 28, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie . Interment to follow in Grande Prairie Cemetery.

At Garry’s request, donations on his behalf, may be made to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association (https://bandagedpaws.org/donate)
or your local SPCA.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com.