Benedictus Gerardus (Ben) Wortelboer

15 March 193122 November 2021

WORTELBOER, Benedictus Gerardus (Ben) On 22nd November 2021, peacefully, at Ultimate Care Ranburn, Waipu, in his 91st year.
Dearly loved husband of the late Nola.
Much loved father of Fennad, John, Paul, Timothy and their families.
A service was held at the Holy Family Centre Catholic Church, Peter Snell Road, Ruakaka on Saturday 27th November at 10:30am.
Burial took place at Puhoi Cemetery on Monday 6th December - a video of the burial can be viewed here.

Tributes may be left below.

Funeral service held at Holy Family Centre Catholic Church

Tributes

Rest In Peace dear Uncle Ben Thank you for all you did for our family. A Statesman and a servant heart, both. Much Love, Tekla & Lida Matley.

Tekla

May you Rest In Peace, Ben, and be remembered by your good works and your kindness. I feel privileged to have known you for just a few years at the end of your long life.

Dorothy Landwer-Johan

My condolences to all the family in New Zealand, Australia, and the Netherlands on Oom Ben's passing! He was a loving, giving, generous man and a great story teller.... especially over a glass of red wine... had us all laughing! Rest in peace Oom Ben. Love Fran x

Francesca Driessen

Our condolences to the Wortelboer families. We have so many fond memories, there was never a dull moment when Ben & Dad got together RIP Peeters Family

Maria Phillips
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