It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing
of our beloved Erika Marie (Voerman) Cameron of Grand Prairie,
Alberta, and formerly of Heatherton, Nova Scotia, on August 9, 2025,
at the age of 39. Erika passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,
at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in
Edmonton.
Born on December 18, 1985, in Kentville, Nova Scotia,
Erika was the cherished daughter of Lute and Yvonne (Bowie) Voerman.
The family later settled in Heatherton, where Erika attended
elementary school and graduated from Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional
High School. Following her passion for helping others, she pursued
nursing at NSCC Yarmouth, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Her career led her across Canada, serving in communities in
Antigonish, Nunavut, New Brunswick, and Alberta, with a focus on
hemodialysis care.
Despite being born with a congenital heart defect,
Erika lived life with resilience and joy. She had a bright spirit and
a generous heart that touched everyone she met. Erika had a deep love
for travel, good food, sports, shopping, and, above all, time with
family and friends. She enjoyed beach days and family camping trips
with her cousins and friends. She loved spending time with her younger
cousins, Charlie and Jake, and took great joy from their visits. A
kind and giving soul, Erika’s compassion extended beyond her
life—through organ donation, she continued to help others
even in passing.
Erika is survived by her devoted husband of nine
years, Jason Cameron of Grand Prairie; her parents, Lute and Yvonne
Voerman, Antigonish; her sister, Sandi Voerman, Calgary;
mother-in-law, Joanne Landry,Edmonton; father-in-law, James Cameron
(Paula), Yarmouth; sister-in-law, Janine (Chris) Donovan, New
Brunswick; brother-in-law, Ryan (Rhonda) Cameron, New Brunswick; her
beloved niece, Quincy; nephews Brier and Liam; many aunts, uncles, and
cousins; and her treasured fur baby, Leo.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents,
Martin and Sadie (Tate) Bowie; paternal grandparents, Lute and
Roelofje (Mooiweer) Voerman; and step-father-in-law, Henry
Landry.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from
2:00–4:00 p.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m. at C.L. Curry
Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be
held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church,
Heatherton, with Reverend Dennis Lamey presiding. The
funeral will be recorded and made available on this website that
afternoon.
Burial in the parish
cemetery.
In Memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation or a charity of your
choice.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all the
health care professionals who cared for Erika throughout her life,
especially the staff of the IWK, Dr. Michelle Murphy of Antigonish,
and the team at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart
Institute.
Forever in our hearts, Erika’s light will
continue to shine through the lives she
touched.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com