Ria (Catharina Hendrika) Van Den Berg

1944 - 2010
LocationHermanstad, Pretoria
Age65 years
Cause of DeathMurder
Date of Birth26/02/1944
Date of Death13/01/2010
Visitors1,066 since 13/03/2010
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TO THOSE I LOVE

When I am gone, release me, let me go,
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie yourself to me in tears,
be happy that we had so many years.

I gave to you my love, you can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust,
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near;
And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you, soft and clear.

And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a
"Welcome Home".

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1 Jaar sedert die grusame moord

As I look toward the sky
wishing I could have said good bye
before you moved on
and were for ever gone
one thing I will never forget
is my sorrow and regret
of not saying all I need to say
on our last day
people say live every day as if it were you last
look forward to the future and remember the past
and I know thats what I have to do
but it is hard letting go of you
it's not letting go this I know
it is more like saying good bye
how am I expected not to cry
thats a lie it's not like saying goodbye
for I know when my life comes to an end
in Heaven we shall meet again
until then I will remember you every day
and love you for ever and always

Sonja Kritzinger (Daughter)

January 13, 2011

Dedicated To Our Special Mom

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In life we loved you dearly,

In memory we will do the same.

It's braking our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone;

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

Your love is still our guide,

And though we can not see you,

You are always at our side.

Our chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one

THE CHAIN will link again.

R.I.P Mom you will NEVER be forgotton xx

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Sonja Kritzinger (Daughter)

December 28, 2010

THINKING OF YOU

You're such a good example
Of what a grandma should be
We always get along so well
Even when we disagree

You're so patient
And understanding
You don't ask for anything
You're never demanding

You're so quick to give
And such a joy to be around
You're such a good person
You deserve a special crown

You have a good heart
You're honest and true
You're the best grandma
And I really love you

Maxine Zelubowski (Granddaughter)

July 8, 2010

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me...

If tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say,
I know how much you care for me, and how much I care for you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too,
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready in heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love,
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all life, I’d always thought…I didn’t want to die,
I had so much to live for and so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had,
If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for awhile
I’d say goodbye and hug you, and mabey see you smile,
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me
And when I thought of worldly that things I’d miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow,
But when I walked through heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his Great Golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you”
Today your life on earth is past but here it starts anew
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last
And each day’s the same, there’s no longing for the past
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true
Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn’t do
And you have been forgiven and now at last you’re free,
So won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me…
So if tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart
For everytime you think of me, please know I’m in your heart.

Vanessa Pestana (Daughter)

April 8, 2010
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