Teresa passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Wynja (2002). Cherished mom of Gerben and Jeanette Wynja, Al Wynja (Arlene), Gerda and Gary Dill, Hessie Kipfer, Martin and Mary Wynja, Hilda and George Ridley, Corrie and Larry Moir, and Sandra Hoggart (Jason). Proud Beppe of many much loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Kornelis and sister-in-law of Hiltje (Wim). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Jeen and Geertje Postma, son Jeen Wynja (1967), daughter-in-law Frances Wynja (2015), sons-in-law Dave Kipfer (2016), Wayne Campbell (2023), and 2 great-grandchildren.
Teresa loved to read, crochet, and knit, and was always happiest with her hands busy. Equally at home in the barn, in the field or in the house, she could do just about anything and never shied away from hard work. Deeply involved in her church and always willing to lend a hand, she gave generously of her time and talents. But more than anything, she treasured time spent with her family.
A private family funeral service will be held. Interment Egmondville Cemetery.
A recording of Teresa’s funeral service will be available on Saturday, August 2nd by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation, or the Exeter Villa – Activation Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Clara Vanderlaan
Dear Al, and your whole family,
It was a pleasure looking after your mother and Oma at the Exeter Villa. She lived her faith in quiet humbleness, contentment and knowing Whose she was in Christ Jesus. She never demanded attention but rested, patiently awaiting her care, enjoying her days and seeing her family, playing games with her children and having good visits. A great heritage and example to follow.
God’s blessings…. Hebrews11.
Mike and Gaby Costello
Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
She was a wonderful neighbour. I am sure she treasured the many family gatherings on Kruse Dr.
John Klein-Haar
I would like to grant you my sincerest condolences to all the Wynja families on the passing of your mom and grandma.Please hold all those fond memories real close in each and everyone ‘s heart.
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To all the Wynja families. We are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. It’s never easy losing a parent. Cherish the memories she has left behind. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Tom/Twyla Phillips
Corrie and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. We are thinking of you during these difficult days.
Tom and Twyla
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences to the Wynja family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Gerben & Ria Steenbeek
Our deepest condolences to the family, cherish the good memories you have.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time.
Ann Zwaan
I have many wonderful memories of spending time with the Wynja family in my childhood days; playing outdoor games, going to SS#9 Tuckersmith , attending the same church and watching our parents enjoying a cup of coffee while the yarn just flew across the knitting needles!
Our mothers enjoyed a simple life !
May they be reunited and continue their friendship in Heaven.
I am thinking of all the family and sending our heartfelt condolences.
Love Ann and Fred Zwaan
Gerry De Boer
Our sincere condolences to the Wynja family with the passing of your dear mother and our cousin Teresa.
We have good memories of your Mom and Dad as they visited the family in the Niagara area.
The Bergsma, VanderWier and the De Boer family.
Just last week our cousin Jantje Groen,Tolsma also passed away at the age age 90.
May the Lord comfort you all as you will miss your loved mother.
Greetings from Gerry and Nellie De Boer in Smithville On.
Marianne Detmar/ Van Arkel
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the Wynja family 🙏
Marie Leonhardt & Jack Legg
To all the Wynja families our deepest condolences.
Bouwe Bergsma
My sincere condolences, I have fond memories of spending summer holidays at the poepehus in the late 1940’s
Leroy & Wilma Hoffmanl
Please except our condolences.
Alida Van Walderveen
Our sincere condolences to the family of Teresa Wijnja.
Gerrit and Alida
Doug & Jane Smale
Sorry for your loss and sending our condolences to all the families
Henry Bergsma
We, Henry and Diny Bergsma, express our sincere condolence to the Wynja family.
I have great memories of cousin Trijntje when as children we spent lots of time at et poepehûs and the Jentje Mar. Trijntje taught me all the Frisian Folk Songs that I still know.
We wish you strength and the Lord’s Blessing.
Ron & Rolinda de Ruiter
Sending our deepest condolences to the Wynja family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Tom & Joyce Workman
Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Wynja family on the passing of your Mom /Gramma
Reg whyte
Great life. May your memories keep your hearts happy. Regi and Bill
Fred and Aileen Knip
Our sincere condolences to the entire Wynja family. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories of your Mom/Beppe in your heart. ❤️💐
Johanna & Vic Stellingwerff
Our sincerest condolences in the loss of your Mom, Gerben, and to the entire Wijnja family. It was a cute coincidence that your parents and Vic’s parents used to visit together many, many years ago.
Later, the “Ren and Bren” connection came about, but we first heard that it was a Breyer side connection,…..lol.
Wishing everyone the very best.
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Sending sincere condolences to the Wynja family.
Tony Van Miltenburg
Sending my sincere condolences to whole Wynja family
Alex and Dymphie Veens.
Our heartfelt condolences to all the Wynja family.
Marg & Bruce Lamont
Thinking of the whole family. All of you have wonderful memories of your Mom. So very sorry for your loss. Marg and Bruce.
Jim and Janneke Murray
What a wonderful life your mom had and an equally amazing legacy to leave behind. Lots of memories from our younger years! Our thoughts are with you all.
Marilyn Govier
Sending my sincere condolences. Many years of wonderful memories to cherish.
Marilyn Govier
Joan Bettles
Sorry for your loss Hilda and family .Always hard to loose “mom”..
Melonie Miller
Sandra, Jason and family
Our condolences to all of you.. must have been a good lady to have raised such a kind daughter..
Barry and Melonie
Teo & SiekaVan Steeg
Sorry to hear the loss of your mom,
Sieka and I send our condolences to you Gerben and Jannette and all the family
Mark&Kathy Smith
Sending our Condolences to the Wynja Families. We are thinking of you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mark & Kathy
Marlene & Dave de Vries
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Families.
Harry and Donna Arts
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Wynja family. May a lifetime of memories ease your sorrow during this sad time.
Harry and Donna Arts
Keith Murray and Cindy Partrudge
We are sorry for your loss – god bless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Louise Harris
My deepest condolences to the whole family your Mom will be dearly missed, you are all in my thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏
Geertje Wijnja
Dear family, we have so many memories of tante, aunt, Tryntsje. My mother, her sister, Corrie and my father Hessel, youngest brother of omke Gerrit, were also married, so a special bond in that way, and for us as children as well.
We remember the visits to Friesland, and to Canada, so we shared many memories. A very strong aunt, your mother, you will miss her dearly. Wish you strenght in the coming days and in the future. As a big family, in rememberance. Love Geertje, Zwolle
nancy brand
My deepest sympathy to the Wynja family
Tryntsje Postma
Lieve familie,
Voor een speciale tante, onze tante Tryntsje, jullie moeder, groot en overgrootmoeder. De zus van mijn vader Marten Kerst Postma en Teunia Schaap. Gecondoleerd met het verlies. Zo blij maakte ze ons als ze naar friesland kwam of op visite zelfs naar Texel. Ze nam altijd een cadautje mee en sloffen in hele mooie felle kleuren. die droegen we met ferve tot ze versleten. Van heel sterk garen. Altijd gedacht dat ze dat garen alleen in canada hadden! En tante tryntsje was haar tijd ver vooruit, ze ging altijd wandelen als ze bij ons logeerde, met haar canadese gymschoenen in mooie kleuren. In die jaren wisten wij amper wat gymschoenen waren. En de luchtpost die wij ontvingen of verstuurden, zoveel brieven gekregen op het poepehus. Foto’s en verhalen die ons bij elkaar brachten. Tante heeft voor altijd een speciaal plekje in mijn hart, voor jullie veel sterkte. En een speciale knuffel voor jullie allemaal.
Sue Riley
Sending deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved.
Geert and Shirley Hosper
Our condolences to the Wynia family.
Cherish the many memories you have made .
Marten and Ina Postma
Dear famylje
Our condoleance tot you all. We think with great pleasure of here laughing always.
And her great energy when she and omke came to visit us here in Friesland.
Omke Knilles, Michiel and I, Marten visit her in 2022. That was great. Glad we have made such dear memories.
Tamara Thompson
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Gary and Dianne Bennett
Sending our deepest sympathy to You and the familly. Cherish all your memories.
Gary and Dianne Bennett
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Hinke Punter
Leave familie. Onze lieve tante is hier niet meer. Maar mag leven bij haar Heer en Heiland. Dat was haar geloof.
Jullie gaan haar missen en daar wens en bid ik jullie Gods nabijheid toe. Veel lieve mensen om jullie heen. Wij zijn in 1980 bij hun geweest en later in 1999 in Florida. Dierbare herinneringen bewaar ik daar aan.
Een lieve groet en dikke kroep van mij Hinke van omke Knilles. Ook namens mijn man Johannes Punter.
Pat and Laverne Wallace
Gerda & Gary, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dorothy Andrews
Hessie so sorry for your and Alan’s Mom.
Johanna Steegstra
My condolences to the families of Teresa Wynja for the loss of your dear Beppe
Johanna Steegstra
Evelyn Vincent
To Teresa’s Family
Sincere sympathy to each of you. A long life well lived. May God grant peace and comfort.
Ed & Sue Anne Van Miltenburg
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a longtime neighbor, and we extend our sympathy to the Wynja family during this difficult time.
Sharlene & Bryan McClure
99 years ! You’ll have a lot of special memories of your Mom & Grandma to cherish.
Our condolences to the family.
From Sharlene & Bryan McClure
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Hessie my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure you have many great memories of you Mom tucked in your heart.
Dianne
Dave & Sandy Herbison
Hilda, George and family, plus the rest of the Wynja family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom / grandmother. It sounds like she was the strong matriarch of your family for so very many years, a title, based on what we have heard, that she took very seriously. She will leave a big hole. May you all feel God’s comfort as you lay her to rest.
Love, Dave & Sandy (George’s sister and her husband)
Doug and Nancy Anstett
Sending our sincere condolences to all the Wynja families