In loving memory

Maria Elsabe Van der Merwe

22 June 1913 10 March 1981 · aged 67

Driver Cape Town Maitland Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: Maria Elsabe Van der Merwe
Birth date: 22 June 1913
Death date: 10 March 1981
Age: 67 years
Gender: Female
Occupation: Driver
Nationality: South African
Religion: Islam
Birthplace: Cape Town
Deathplace: Cape Town
Cause of death: Cancer

Life story

Biography

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

In remembrance

Obituary

Maria 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

Brother David Van der Merwe 1918–1971

Child Helena Coetzee 1934–2020

Child Maria Elsabe Coetzee 1941–2021

Child Pieter Coetzee 1945–2016

Father Johan Van der Merwe 1884–1944

Mother Elna Van der Merwe 1887–1974

Spouse Johan Coetzee 1912–1970

Ancestry

Family Tree

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

Maria Elsabe Van der Merwe1913–1981

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

22 June 1913

Born

Born in Cape Town.
10 March 1981

Passed away

Died in Cape Town.
17 March 1981

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery
Town: Cape Town, Western Cape
Section: D
Row: 22
Plot: 285
Funeral date: 17 March 1981