In loving memory

Maria Van der Merwe

5 January 1894 27 July 1943 · aged 49

Carpenter Cape Town Maitland Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: Maria Van der Merwe
Birth date: 5 January 1894
Death date: 27 July 1943
Age: 49 years
Gender: Female
Occupation: Carpenter
Nationality: South African
Religion: Islam
Birthplace: Cape Town
Deathplace: Cape Town
Cause of death: Pneumonia

Life story

Biography

Maria lived in Cape Town, Western Cape, and worked as a carpenter. 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 Johan Van der Merwe 1884–1944

Child Susan Pretorius 1923–2002

Child Hendrik Pretorius 1923–1992

Child Elna Pretorius 1927–1993

Father Johan Willem Van der Merwe 1861–1938

Mother Susan Van der Merwe 1859–1922

Sister Elsabe Van der Merwe 1893–1979

Spouse Willem Pretorius 1899–1960

Ancestry

Family Tree

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

Maria Van der Merwe1894–1943

Johan Willem Van der Merwe1861–1938

Susan Van der Merwe1859–1922

A life in moments

Timeline

5 January 1894

Born

Born in Cape Town.
27 July 1943

Passed away

Died in Cape Town.
4 August 1943

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery
Town: Cape Town, Western Cape
Section: D
Row: 2
Plot: 100
Funeral date: 4 August 1943