Lana le Roux van Tonder Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Lana le Roux van Tonder

August 26, 1967 - November 08, 2019

Obituary For Lana le Roux van Tonder

Lana van Tonder, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Okotoks, AB, and Fort McMurray, AB, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, in Grande Prairie, at the age of 52 years.

Lana was born in South Africa where she grew up, studied, and lived. The family moved to Fort McMurray in 2008 where she, her husband Cor, and their three children, Estelle, Gerhard, and Francois, lived until 2012. After that, the family moved to Okotoks, AB where they lived for two years. Lana, Cor, and their youngest son, Francois, moved back to South Africa at the end of 2014 while Estelle and Gerhard moved back to Fort McMurray. Lana and Cor continued to work and Sexsmith, AB, and they travelled back and forth between South Africa and Sexsmith.

Lana was a Registered Nurse in South Africa, but had not been working as a nurse for the past few years. Instead she was a loving mom who raised her kids and supported her husband. She was loved in all the communities and was actively involved at Bible study groups wherever they lived. She was a dear friend to all who met her.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Cor van Tonder; children: Estelle (Sean) Joyce, Gerhard, and Francois; grandchild Charlize (8 weeks old); as well as family and friends in Canada and South Africa.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Fort City Church in Fort McMurray, AB. Cremation will take place on November 25, 2019 in Grande Prairie, AB.

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June 24, 2021

Sadownik Kevin @ Nancy

Our deepest condolence to a wonderful family. May She Be Resting in Peace.
June 24, 2021

Lee Jaime and David

Dear Dr. Van Tonder, Dave and I wanted to let you know that our thought and prayers are with you and your family. May these thoughts and prayers give you strength during this time of mourning. You are forever in our hearts. David and Jaime Lee
June 24, 2021

Holowatiuk Jean

May the lord and prayers help the family through this rough time
June 24, 2021

Balderston Joanne

Dr V, my heart breaks for you and your family. Sending you love and prayers and may God hold you through this time and the days to come. Joanne Balderston
June 24, 2021

Gaunt Carolyn

Dr. Van Tonder and family We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know rhat all your happy memories will help sustain you through this time and that God is looking after your loved one until you meet again. from Bryan and Carolyn Gaunt
June 24, 2021

Sims John

Dear Cor and family. I am so sorry to hear your Wife and Mother passed away. Please accept my Deepest Condolences. My Thoughts are with you. John
June 24, 2021

Anderson Roma

Dr Van Tonder, our deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of grief. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Roma Anderson and the Anderson Family.
June 24, 2021

Daruda Kathleen and John

Dear Cor, It was with shock and regret that we heard the news of Lanaâ??s passing. I know you and your family will miss her dreadfully. You are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Sincere wishes from us for God to provide comfort and healing for you and your family. We miss you big time. Be safe! Hugs! Kathleen and John
June 24, 2021

Born Rhonda

Lana was one of our store favorites. Her new adventures as a grandma was shared in her choice of books for the recent grandchild and future ones. We will miss her Remember she loved each of you

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