In loving memory

Elna Helena Van der Merwe

15 April 1915 2 April 1980 · aged 64

Teacher Cape Town Maitland Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: Elna Helena Van der Merwe
Birth date: 15 April 1915
Death date: 2 April 1980
Age: 64 years
Gender: Female
Occupation: Teacher
Nationality: South African
Religion: Islam
Birthplace: Cape Town
Deathplace: Cape Town
Cause of death: Pneumonia

Life story

Biography

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

In remembrance

Obituary

Elna 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

Child Hendrik Van der Merwe 1941–2014

Child Elna Van der Merwe 1947–2024

Spouse David Van der Merwe 1918–1971

A life in moments

Timeline

15 April 1915

Born

Born in Cape Town.
2 April 1980

Passed away

Died in Cape Town.
8 April 1980

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery
Town: Cape Town, Western Cape
Section: A
Row: 29
Plot: 16
Funeral date: 8 April 1980