In loving memory

David Van der Merwe

19 October 1918 15 September 1971 · aged 52

Mechanic Cape Town Maitland Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: David Van der Merwe
Birth date: 19 October 1918
Death date: 15 September 1971
Age: 52 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: Mechanic
Nationality: South African
Religion: Christianity
Birthplace: Cape Town
Deathplace: Cape Town
Cause of death: Age-related illness

Life story

Biography

David lived in Cape Town, Western Cape, and worked as a mechanic. Family and neighbours remember a life shaped by perseverance and care for others.

In remembrance

Obituary

David is remembered with affection by relatives, friends, and the wider community. Their memory lives on through the stories and traditions shared by loved ones.

Connected lives

Family Connections

Brother Hendrik Pieter Van der Merwe 1909–1973

Child Hendrik Van der Merwe 1941–2014

Child Elna Van der Merwe 1947–2024

Father Johan Van der Merwe 1884–1944

Mother Elna Van der Merwe 1887–1974

Sister Maria Elsabe Van der Merwe 1913–1981

Spouse Elna Helena Van der Merwe 1915–1980

Ancestry

Family Tree

Known ancestors of David Van der Merwe. Select a person to open their memorial.

David Van der Merwe1918–1971

Johan Van der Merwe1884–1944

Johan Willem Van der Merwe1861–1938

Susan Van der Merwe1859–1922

Elna Van der Merwe1887–1974

A life in moments

Timeline

19 October 1918

Born

Born in Cape Town.
15 September 1971

Passed away

Died in Cape Town.
23 September 1971

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery
Town: Cape Town, Western Cape
Section: C
Row: 32
Plot: 209
Funeral date: 23 September 1971