The family of Sylvia van der Woning is saddened by the loss of their wife, mother, Oma, and great-grandmother on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Sylvia is predeceased by her mother Iris Nunes, her five brothers (Cornelis, Johnny, Arthur, Brian, and Neville), and her grandson Karsten Huth.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frans van der Woning, her daughter Carmen Huth (Joerg), her son Ramon van der Woning (Pamela), her grandchildren Jakob, Kyla, and Koehl, her great-grandchild Hayden, and her sister Maryyke Archold Hession.
Sylvia was born on January 29, 1944 and raised in Paramaribo, Suriname. She met Frans while he was stationed in the army in Suriname. She qualified to go to the Netherlands in 1963 for nursing school. They married in 1965 and lived in the Netherlands until 1973. With two kids in tow, they moved to Kamloops, BC, and have lived in British Columbia ever since.
Sylvia was an avid fiber artist, everything from macramé to many forms of needlework. She belonged to and taught with the Embroidery Association of Canada and SNAG (Shuswap Needlework Arts Guild). Sylvia loved to collect antiques and could be found antique hunting and thrifting at every opportunity. She belonged to the Red Hat Society and taught Christopher Leadership. Sylvia loved to entertain and host her family and friends, especially at her beloved lake house on the Shuswap.
A funeral mass will be held for Sylvia van der Woning on May 19, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, BC. The service will begin at 1 pm with refreshments to follow in the basement room. There will be a prayer vigil at the church on May 18, 2026, at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Ronald McDonald Charities Vancouver for the Kamloops family room.
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6 Tributes
Our Dearest Special Friend Sylvia you are at Peace. We have so many treasured memories over the years we shared together. Your artistic talents are in our home to view daily.
Your cooking skills of sharing your Dutch heritage was a great pleasure for us.
We have in our thoughts and prayers Frans, Carmen, Ramon Jakob, and the rest of your Family.
Your are for ever in our Hearts.
Franz and family, our deepest sympathies on the passing of Sylvia. May her soul rest in peace.
Jackie and Rob Ulrich
Carmen and family. Deepest condolences to you at this time. It is never easy losing a loved one. May she rest in peace.
Big hugs to all of you.
Andy and Shirley Philpot
Frans and family, my deep condolences on your loss.
Sylvia was a joy to know and I have many fond memories of of good times shared while living in Chase.
Rest in peace my friend.
Flo Carrigan
we are very sorry for your loss, we keep you and your family in our prayers
Dear Frans and family please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Sylvia. I was happy to meet you folks through my sister Helen & enjoyed our visits at the Shuswap. Know that You are in my thoughts & prayers. Rest in Peace Sylvia.