Maria Wilhelmina Looman

With sadness the family announces the passing of Maria Wilhelmina Looman (Kaal) at Sherbrooke Community Centre. Maria was the last surviving sibling of the Kaal family of 8. She was raised on a farm in Loil, The Netherlands. Maria was a survivor of the occupied Netherlands of WWII. She was happy to move to Saskatoon, Canada in 1955 where she married Henk on October 1, 1955 at St. Mary's Church. She worked at Hudson's Bay in the restaurant for many years. Maria volunteered many hours at the Church, Folkfest and the CWL. Henk & Maria raised four children. They spent a lot of time camping with their kids and than with grandchildren. Mom was a master baker, she made many cinnamon buns, apple pies, butter tarts and fresh bread. In retirement Mom & Dad made many trips to Arizona in their motorhome. They also travelled to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and throughout Canada and many trips to the Netherlands.

Survived by:

Son in Law Myron Swityk

Erin (David) Hamel

Faith (Chris) Autumn

Cameron (Aurora)

Meghan (Geoff) Fossenier

Julianna, William & Ariane

daughter Arlene (Pat) Clavelle

Amanda (Anthony) Penner

Oliver & Felix

Sara Clavelle

Curtis Clavelle (Steve Langdon)

Son Andrew (Kim) Looman

Son Michael (Cindy) Looman

Kyle (Paige) Looman

Maverick & Coleson

Trevor (Anna) Looman

Noah (Hanna) Looman

Maria is predeceased by her parents & siblings in The Netherlands,

her husband Henk and Daughter Doreen.

We would like to thank the staff at Sherbrooke Community Centre for the care they provided for mom. In lieu of flowers a donation to St. Mary's

Parish or Sherbrooke Community Centre would be appreciated. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Kevin McGee Saturday

November 7, 2026 11am at St. Mary's Church (211 Ave O South).