In loving memory

Willem Pretorius

14 May 1899 13 August 1960 · aged 61

Builder Cape Town Maitland Cemetery

Memorial record #225 · 8 views

Request a correction

The record

Personal Information

Full name: Willem Pretorius
Birth date: 14 May 1899
Death date: 13 August 1960
Age: 61 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: Builder
Nationality: South African
Religion: Christianity
Birthplace: Cape Town
Deathplace: Cape Town
Cause of death: Cancer

Life story

Biography

Willem lived in Cape Town, Western Cape, and worked as a builder. 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

Child Susan Pretorius 1923–2002

Child Hendrik Pretorius 1923–1992

Child Elna Pretorius 1927–1993

Spouse Maria Van der Merwe 1894–1943

A life in moments

Timeline

14 May 1899

Born

Born in Cape Town.
13 August 1960

Passed away

Died in Cape Town.
23 August 1960

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery
Town: Cape Town, Western Cape
Section: D
Row: 27
Plot: 341
Funeral date: 23 August 1960