Lieve allemaal, wij willen jullie heel veel sterkte wensen , met het overlijden van jullie mam en oma, zo een lieve attente vrouw, met onze mam haar verjaardag belde ze gewoon even op. met lieve woorden. heel veel sterkte !!!

Dear Erkes family, Our condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and (great) grandmother. We all have great memories of her kindness, humor and generosity. We wish you strength in these difficult times. Warm regards from The Netherlands.

Our deepest sympathy to the whole Erkes family with the loss of your mother, May the happy memories she has left behind ease the pain of her loss. RIP Tante Riet

Lieve familie met het overlijden van jullie mam en oma, mijn zus. Ik wens jullie alle steun en warmte, heel veel sterkte, veel liefs. Tante Greet Schoo vd Meer.

A message of sincere sympathy to the family of Maria. We have fond memories of Maria and enjoyed several winter meetings enjoying the warmth of her home on Anderson Road and her wonderful hospitality. Kind Regards from the members of Rawhitiroa Women's Institute (Janice Hawkes, President and Lynnette Leach, Secretary)

To the Erkes Family, Sympathy on the passing of your Mum and Grandmother. I will always have special memories of Maria and John.....warm and welcoming, they always fed me after a game, and gave me a bed after a night out. Love Mitch (Andrew Mitchell) and Jacqui, Kelsey and Chloe XXXX

What sad news of Tante Riets death, such good friends of our late parents.They were all so brave and gave up so much to give us all better opportunities in a new country....no modern technologies like today!Our sympathies to all of you, her family. She really was a special lady.....my alpologies for not being able to attend the funeral.

Special thoughts to Maria’s family at this sad time . Arnold family

R.I.P. - Maria - may perpetual light shine upon your soul. Tuesday afternoons will not be the same at the Saint Vincent De Paul Op Shop. Maria was a valued member of our team and her generosity of service and good humour will be sadly missed. To Maria's family we extend our deepest sympathy and aroha. Annie Hales, Margaret Roylance and SVDP Op Shop Volunteers

Dear family, my condolences for the loss of tante Riet. Wish you all the strength and love these difficult days. love, Sandy Schoo (daughter of Greet)

Erkes family; My sincere condolance on Maria's passing. I remember her (and John) fondly as a very kind and welcoming soul.

Our deepest Sympathy at this very sad time. Our thoughts are of you all. Robyn & Gordon

Thinking of you all at this heart breaking time. So sorry I can’t be there on Friday to celebrate Maria ‘s life and our memories. A wonderful lady.

veel sterkte met het verlies van jullie (schoon) moeder , oma en overgrootmoeder. Karin van Alphen (dochter van Lenie)

Dear tante Riet, Although I have seen and spoken you not a lot of times in my life I remember you as a lovely aunt. I wish my cousins a lot of strength with the loss of your mother.

Dear mrs Erkes, I’m really glad I got to know you through Sonja and even though we have only met a couple of times, you found a place in my heart. I’m going to miss you but no worries, I’ll keep talking Dutch to Sonja

dear cousins, i wish you all strength to overcome ‘tante Riet’s loss. All the best for you and your loved ones. best regards, Alex van der Meer (son of Maria’s brother Leo)