It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that the community shares the news of Ramona Smeers’ passing on November 11, 2025. Ramona was a beloved presence in Kortessem a woman whose warmth, sincerity, and quiet strength touched many lives.
Her unexpected departure has left a deep void, not only for those who knew her personally, but also for the neighbors, friends, and acquaintances who crossed her path and experienced her kindness.
At the center of this heartbreak are her two daughters, Ionina and Chirley, who are now navigating one of the most painful journeys of their lives.
Losing a mother is a devastating experience under any circumstances, but the suddenness of Ramona’s passing has intensified the emotional weight they must now carry.
Beyond their grief, they are faced with the practical and financial responsibilities that come with arranging a farewell for their beloved mother responsibilities that arrived without warning and for which they were unprepared.
In the midst of this difficult time, Ionina and Chirley are doing everything they can to honor Ramona’s memory with dignity and love.
The cremation is scheduled for November 18, 2025, a day that will allow family members, friends, and community members to gather, reflect, and pay their final respects.
However, the costs associated with funeral and cremation services have created a significant burden, adding strain to an already overwhelming emotional period.
For this reason, the family is reaching out for support both emotional and financial. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help relieve the unexpected expenses that Ionina and Chirley are struggling to meet.
Your support will allow them to focus more fully on healing, remembrance, and guiding each other through the difficult days ahead. Every donation becomes more than just financial help; it becomes a gesture of solidarity, compassion, and shared humanity.
The community of Kortessem has always stood strong together in moments of hardship, and this is another opportunity to show that unity.
By offering assistance, whether through donations, messages of condolence, or simply keeping the family in your thoughts, you help ensure that Ramona’s daughters are not carrying this weight alone.
Your kindness will help them create a farewell that reflects the love they have for their mother and the impact she had during her life.
As we remember Ramona Smeers, let us also remember the importance of supporting one another. Her passing reminds us of the fragility of life, the significance of community, and the comfort that compassion can bring during times of grief.
May Ramona rest in peace, and may her daughters find strength, comfort, and hope in the days to come.
