Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Ada Elemans
1931 – 2025
Oma will be profoundly missed by those who have survived her: John (Catherine), Rick (Marj), Maria (Ken), Yvonne, Angela (Steve), Michelle (Scott) and a number of grand/great-grandchildren.
Oma will be profoundly missed by those who have survived her: John (Catherine), Rick (Marj), Maria (Ken), Yvonne, Angela (Steve), Michelle (Scott) and a number of grand/great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Frans Elemans, daughters Jackie DiSalvo and Patrica Elemans, and son-in-law Brent Mosley.
Ada was born in Nijkerk, Netherlands on October 26, 1931. As a fiercely independent young woman, she immigrated to Canada in 1954 and settled in Lethbridge, Alberta, where she married Frans later that year. She steadfastly dedicated her life to raising eight children, while running her own day home and, following in her parents’ footsteps, selling Dutch delights to family and friends.
Anything that involved family and friends, Oma was on board. She was the penultimate hostess and was notoriously known for hosting Saturday morning breakfast, summer garden parties, and card games and coffee. During our long cold winters, she was always the one calling her friends who could not get out, just to check in on them and make sure they were okay.
Oma loved being at home or chilling at the cabin in Crawford Bay. In either place, if there was a sunbeam, there was Oma; with a book, a coffee and her cat, Pepper, curled up on her lap.
As long as family was around, Oma was happy. She found strength in and with them. Coupled with her friendships and her faith, she would say, ‘life is good.’
A special thank you to the team at Chinook Regional Hospital who took expectational care of our mom.
“Holding your hand for the last time was the second most difficult thing I had to do. Letting go of your hand for the last time was the first.”
We will miss you, mom.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. A recording of the Prayer Vigil will be available to view on Ada’s obituary on the Cornerstone website at a later date.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
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My deepest condolences to the Elemans family for their loss! Franz and Ada were outstanding people! I remember as a kid going with my parents to their house so they could get their cheese from their store! I always loved looking at all the cool Dutch items that were in their store and wished my parents would buy me some of them!
Ada was a lovely woman. Our condolences to the family.
My condolences to Ada’s family. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to Ada’s family. Such a beautiful soul that touched many lives. I’m truly sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Ada.
Dear family of my Tante Ada. I can’t remember a time I wasn’t eager to have coffee with Mom (Corrie Visser) and Tante Ada, and then have a shop in the store. The gezelegheid was palpable. She was a lovely, caring, family and friend oriented Oma, Tante, mother and grandmother. Full of stories, laughs and giggles. She was a joyous person who shone simply, humbly and genuinely. We will all miss her lovely, cute, sweet smile. Always in our hearts, our Tante Ada. My deepest condolences to her children and grandchildren.
My most sincere condolences to Ada's family on her passing. We will miss her company at the lake in the Kootenays. From Verna (Art) and the Mosley families.
My condolences to all of her family and friends, I will for sure miss the small talks I had with her a couple times a year. Harry
Thinking of all the hearts that Oma touched. She was such an amazing lady and I’m so blessed to have known her!
Sending heartfelt love to the family of beautiful Ada, and a special ❤️ to my friend, Angela. May your hearts be gentle with you.
Oma will always be remembered as a smiling, loving and welcoming soul. She was a legend. She will forever live on her children & grandkids. She will be greatly missed. Hugs to all the Elemans family.
We will miss Oma Ada! I was just thinking of her the other day, and spiced gouda lol. She was the other Oma to our kids Marc and & Evan, she really never seemed to age so it hasn't sunk in, but please know how much we loved her and appreciated all she did. XOXO
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today
Our thoughts and prayers to Ada's loved ones.