Margaret Achterstraat

1 July 19257 March 2021

Achterstraat; Margaret (Grietje)



Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 7 March, in her 96th year.



Much loved wife of the late Geurt.



Cherished mother and mother in law of Anne and Stewart Koopal (Rotorua), Willy and Jim Newson (Perth), Peter (dec.) and Grace (Kerikeri), Aukje and Richard (Tauranga).



Adored Grandma to her 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.



The funeral for Margaret will be held at 11am, Wednesday 10 March, at the Rotorua Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Rd.



A graveside service will then be held at 2pm, Thursday 11 March, at the Maunu Park Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Whangarei. 

Tributes

Our Condolences to you and your family. Adrie and Betsy

Adrie Betsy

On behalf of the White family from Kaitaia when the Achterstraat family were farming at Umawera, I send our love. Your mother was a loving, patient, caring lady (especially when it came to Peter + I). May you all find strength and comfort at this time of mixed emotions.

Roger White

Love you all And pray for you . She’s in heaven with her Lord ! But you’ve lost your mother and that hurts.

Evelyn Hulsman
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