It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Martin after a long valiant battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his son Stan in 1991 and is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Corry, his 4 children Jeanette (Glen), John, Petra (Bill), Jim (Sandi) and his 5 grandsons Travis, Mark, Austan, Jesse & Blake. He is also survived by his sister Marie from the Netherlands and many nieces and nephews in the Netherlands and Canada. A Catholic service will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, 90 1st Street S.E. Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:00pm, reception to follow in the church basement. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Chalice (a Catholic Child Sponsorship program).