In loving memory

David Johan Van der Merwe

18 November 1968 8 August 2024 · aged 55

Librarian Cape Town Maitland Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: David Johan Van der Merwe
Birth date: 18 November 1968
Death date: 8 August 2024
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: Librarian
Nationality: South African
Religion: Traditional African spirituality
Birthplace: Cape Town
Deathplace: Cape Town
Cause of death: Natural causes

Life story

Biography

David lived in Cape Town, Western Cape, and worked as a librarian. 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 Van der Merwe 1972–2024

Father Willem Van der Merwe 1937–2020

Mother Elna Van der Merwe 1939–1987

Spouse Helena Van der Merwe 1964–2022

Ancestry

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

David Johan Van der Merwe1968–2024

Willem Van der Merwe1937–2020

Hendrik Pieter Van der Merwe1909–1973

Johan Van der Merwe1884–1944

Elna Van der Merwe1887–1974

Helena Susan Van der Merwe1905–1985

Elna Van der Merwe1939–1987

A life in moments

Timeline

18 November 1968

Born

Born in Cape Town.
8 August 2024

Passed away

Died in Cape Town.
13 August 2024

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery
Town: Cape Town, Western Cape
Section: C
Row: 35
Plot: 160
Funeral date: 13 August 2024