Mary Van Horik

Mary (Petronella/Riet) Van Horik (née Van Bussel) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry (2011). Mary was a devoted and loving mother to Remi Van Horik (Rhoda), JoAnne Teske (Steve), Peter Van Horik (Janice) & Harry Van Horik. She was a cherished Oma to 11 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren; Karl (Brittany), Rowen & Elloise; Antoinette (Travis), Hannah & Harrison; Michael (Kristi), Asher & Cohen; Mathew (Jacqui), Soraia, Zachary & Vance; Christopher (Valerie), Winston & Austin; Justin (Carolyn) & Jax; Jake; Olivia; Rebecca; Rachel & Claire; and Kevin (Marta), Hudson & Rose. We will all miss her warmth and love.

Mary will be fondly remembered by many friends and a large extended family in the Netherlands, where she was born. She immigrated to Canada in 1952 to join her fiancé, and they married on October 4^th. Initially a homemaker, she embarked on a new career in 1969 when she and Harry founded Van Horik’s Greenhouses and Garden Centre in Hyde Park. This became a central part of her life, and even after retirement, she was frequently seen at the greenhouse. Mary and Harry were both very active in the community, enjoying extensive travel and a vibrant social life.  The family extends a warm thanks to the staff at Fox Hollow Retirement Home for providing Mary with excellent care.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Words of remembrance will be shared at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon reception. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.