Elisabeth Geleynse

Elisabeth Geleynse of Brampton, Ontario, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on August 15, 1926, she was a beloved member of her family and community. Elisabeth was predeceased by her parents, Arendina Plomp and Herman Hoogendoorn, her husband Marinus DeBonte, and her siblings Dien, Willem, Alida, Herman, Roeland, and Cornelia. She is survived by her sister Johanna, her sons Martin Geleynse (Rose) and Eric Geleynse (Elizabeth), and her daughter-in-law Anna Dykstra (Henry). Elisabeth also leaves behind her grandchildren Melissa Nodwell (Jon), Michelle Hordyk (Colin), Daniel Geleynse (Julianne), and Sarah Coto (Alfonso), along with her great-grandchildren Jordan, Adelynn Nodwell, Brynlie, Colden Hordyk, Sebastian, Luka, and Lilah Coto. Additionally, she is survived by her stepson Harold DeBonte (Debbie) and stepgrandsons Richard (Kerry), Joshua (Melanie), Curtis, and Matthew (Julianna), as well as her stepgreat-grandsons Nicholas and Daniel. A celebration of life will take place on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Heritage Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, followed by a reception at Horizon Hall at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Renew.