Cardinal ElizabethCARDINAL, Elizabeth ‘Ellie’  - May 15th, 1945 - March 4th, 2021

Passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday March 4th, 2021 at the age of 75 with her daughter by her side.  

Ellie was born in The Hague, Netherlands on May 15th, 1945 to Johannes and Johanna Vrolyk.

She raised her children Drew and Dana lovingly and was an adoring Nana to her two granddaughters Caelen and Tayah. 

She was a dear sister to Martin, Ineke (Joe) and John (Sharon) and is fondly remembered by her niece Trish and her nephews Craig and Brad. 

Ellie was a tender hearted, patient and loving person. 

She loved nature and had an absolute green thumb, tending to her big vegetable, fruit and flower gardens at most of her homes. 

She loved to cook and travel. 

She was a very avid learner and especially loved learning about history, geography, astronomy, indigenous studies and criminology. 

Ellie is well loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Arrangements entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .

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