Hibberdene Happenings: Sadness prevails in Hibberdene

HIBBERDENE was rocked by yet more deaths last week, with Dick Coetzee and Basil Vorkel both losing their battles with ill-health on Wednesday. Dick had not lived in Hibberdene for many years, but was a popular resident of the River Resort and will be sadly missed.

After visiting his children in Canada a few months ago, he became seriously ill and underwent successful heart surgery in a Durban hospital, from which he appeared to have recovered well.

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN : Hibberdene Happenings: Sheugnet sadly loses the battle

Dick will be remembered at a service to be held at Hibberdene Methodist Church this Thursday, June 22nd at 11am. Condolences go to his wife, Nan and all family members. Basil Vorkel was something of a legend in Hibberdene, having been an angler of note and chairman of the local fishing club for many years.

He had not been well for a few months and had spent the last few weeks of his life as a patient in Netcare Margate Hospital, ironically being discharged just the day before his death. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Jenny, his family and many friends. A well-attended service for Basil was held at the Methodist Church on Monday this week.

Further condolences

Thoughts are also with Joan and Louis Nortje on the death of Joan’s sister-in-law Lorraine Bowes, after a long battle with cancer, and Karen and Tony Leite after the death of Tony’s mom, aged 91, in Gauteng.

Still time

At the time of writing this column, 24 teenagers had put their names forward to attend the Methodist Church Winter Camp at Marina Beach.

R450 will provide five days of good fun, tasty food and meaningful Christian instruction, with the camp taking place from Saturday 1st, to Wednesday, July 5th.

Any last-minute would-be campers or anyone willing to partially or fully sponsor a child may contact Ken Walker at 082 3790656.

Special thanks

Thanks to all those who donated clothing, money or food to the Knysna fire victims and to Port Shepstone Lions and others who coordinated the relief programme – may you all be truly blessed.

Be there

Don’t forget the craft/flea market at Koelwaters in Mtwalume on Saturday, July 1, from 9am. Tables are available free of charge – contact Sue at 039 9721425 or 082 4002616 for more information. The venue is the grassy area adjoining the swimming pool and a variety of arts and crafts will be available, as well as food and refreshments.

Celebrations

Anniversaries to be celebrated this week are those of Liz and Robert Arkley (23rd), Judy and Norman Aiston (28th) and Joan and Stan Sackett, who celebrate a mammoth 62 years on the 25th. Many birthdays will be celebrated this week – Sarie Bruwer (21st), Martie Broodryk (22nd), Fien Kok (23rd), Petro Wiid and Frances Raymond (24th), Allimuthoo Pillay, Lesley Verkerk and your scribe’s colleague Lorraine Lawlor (26th), Debbie Lang, Cheryl Beck and Helen Chapman (27th) and Lynn Borradale (29th).

Last, but not least, your scribe wishes all Muslim readers Eid Mubarak for Monday, June 26. Remember, the devil finds work for idle hands – so remember to keep Lizzie busy with all things Hibberdene!

HAVE YOUR SAY

Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram

For news straight to your phone, add us on BBM 58F3D7A7 or WhatsApp 082 421 6033