Alida Maria (Arda) van der Lem

Peacefully at Granger House, Greymouth on Sunday, July 26, 2020, aged 90. Loved wife of the late Nico. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Hazel, Judy and China, and Linda and John. Loved Oma of Jeremy, Brendan, Stacey, Christine, Phillip and Blake, Aaron and Meggan, Rick, and Scott. Loved great Oma of her great-grandchildren, loved daughter of the late Geritje and Antonius Veenboer.

Messages to 115 Brittan Street, Hokitika 7810.

A Service to celebrate Arda’s life will be held in the Thompson Riverside Chapel, 88 Gibson Quay, Hokitika on Friday, July 31, commencing at 1 pm. Following the service, Arda will be buried with her husband Nico in the Ross Cemetery.

19 Comments

Annette Benfell on July 28, 2020 at 2:19 am

Our Condolences of your loss of Area Selwyn & Annette Benfell

Annette Benfell on July 28, 2020 at 2:21 am

Our Condolences of your loss of Arda Selwyn & Annette Benfell

lynn Mckenzie on July 28, 2020 at 4:08 am

Condolences to Arda’s family. She was a lovely woman and great to work for when she and Nico owned the Ross pub
Remembered fondly. Lynn Mckenzie

Gaylene McKenzie on July 28, 2020 at 4:15 am

Condolences to Ardas family.

Vonnie on July 28, 2020 at 6:18 am

Our condolences Peter Hazel and family.
Doug and Vonnie
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Roni Wright on July 28, 2020 at 4:33 am

Oh Pete. Im so sorry. Such a gorgeous lady. Memories go way back . Its a tough time. Sending my love Roni

liz and Kyle Scott on July 28, 2020 at 4:47 am

To Peter Hazel and family

So sorry for your loss of such a lovely lady she will be so sadly missed by all.

Lots of Love xx

Sandra Pfahlert on July 28, 2020 at 5:14 am

So sorry to hear of Ardas’s passing, she was a lovely stylish lady, thinking of you all at this time Sandra and Chris

Ngaire McGregor on July 28, 2020 at 5:40 am

Peter, Hazel a d family. I was saddened to learn of Ardas passing, she was su h a beautiful lady. I will miss seeing her around.

Crystal Mason on July 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm

Xoxo Was A Humble As Lady Xoxo
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Vicky Bennett on July 28, 2020 at 6:08 am

So very sad my condolences To all the family, she was such a lovely lady.

Ann Gourdie on July 28, 2020 at 7:07 am

Such a lovely lady to work for – thanks Ann

Diane and John Craig on July 28, 2020 at 8:04 am

To Peter, Hazel and family. So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

Ange Williams on July 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

Arda, a beautiful lady. Once she knew you she never forgot you. A smile always greeted you. Condolences to her family.

Liz Mehrtens on July 28, 2020 at 11:54 am

Peter& Hazel, and family. Sad to hear this news . I have fond memories of Ada from a long time back, Eg LVA Publican Association, Always a delight and a very graceful lady , RIP Ada.