In loving memory

Willem Van der Merwe

12 September 1942 23 July 2010 · aged 67

Carpenter Thohoyandou Thohoyandou Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: Willem Van der Merwe
Birth date: 12 September 1942
Death date: 23 July 2010
Age: 67 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: Carpenter
Nationality: South African
Religion: Traditional African spirituality
Birthplace: Thohoyandou
Deathplace: Thohoyandou
Cause of death: Age-related illness

Life story

Biography

Willem lived in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, and worked as a carpenter. Family and neighbours remember a life shaped by perseverance and care for others.

In remembrance

Obituary

Willem 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 Johan Van der Merwe 1945–1998

Child Maria Van der Merwe 1969–2024

Father David Van der Merwe 1917–1977

Mother Susan Elsabe Van der Merwe 1916–1987

Sister Elsabe Van der Merwe 1947–2000

Spouse Elna Van der Merwe 1937–2014

Ancestry

Family Tree

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

Willem Van der Merwe1942–2010

David Van der Merwe1917–1977

Johannes Van der Merwe1895–1951

Pieter David Van der Merwe1863–1946

Elsabe Van der Merwe1865–1936

Nandi Busisiwe Van der Merwe1893–1976

Susan Elsabe Van der Merwe1916–1987

A life in moments

Timeline

12 September 1942

Born

Born in Thohoyandou.
23 July 2010

Passed away

Died in Thohoyandou.
4 August 2010

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Thohoyandou Cemetery
Town: Thohoyandou
Section: B
Row: 9
Plot: 236
Funeral date: 4 August 2010