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Thomas Andries van der Merwe

“Tommie”

30 April 1982 3 July 2020 · aged 38

Civil Engineer Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name
Thomas Andries van der Merwe
Birth date
30 April 1982
Death date
3 July 2020
Age
38 years
Gender
Male
Occupation
Civil Engineer
Nationality
South African
Religion
Dutch Reformed
Birthplace
Cape Town
Deathplace
Cape Town
Cause of death
Motor accident
Life story

Biography

Thomas followed his grandfather's love of the land into civil engineering, building roads and bridges across the Western Cape. An avid trail runner and mountaineer.
In remembrance

Obituary

Taken far too soon in a tragic accident. Thomas is survived by his father Pieter's family and remembered for his boundless energy.
Connected lives

Family Connections

Profile placeholder for Pieter Johannes van der Merwe Father Pieter Johannes van der Merwe 1955–2018
Ancestry

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Known ancestors of Thomas Andries van der Merwe. Select a person to open their memorial.

Profile placeholder for Thomas Andries van der MerweThomas Andries van der Merwe1982–2020
Profile placeholder for Pieter Johannes van der MerwePieter Johannes van der Merwe1955–2018
Profile placeholder for Johannes Andries van der MerweJohannes Andries van der Merwe1928–1996
Profile placeholder for Maria Elizabeth van der MerweMaria Elizabeth van der Merwe1931–2010
A life in moments

Timeline

  • 30 April 1982
    Born
    Born in Cape Town.
  • 3 July 2020
    Passed away
    Died in Cape Town.
  • 8 July 2020
    Laid to rest
    Funeral and burial.
Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery
Stellenbosch Cemetery
Town
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Section
A
Row
4
Plot
8
Funeral home
De Villiers Funerals
Funeral date
8 July 2020
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