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Jan Johannes "John" van WEES

Jan van WEES Obituary

Passed away on 19 February 2026, aged 87 years. Loving husband of the late Cobi. Treasured dad of Hans and Kerrin (Australia), Ineke and Eric (Holland), Ellie and Lawrence. Loved Opa of Emma, Claire; Emiel, Michelle, Robert, Samantha; Sam, Mellissa, Amy and their partners. Loved old Opa to his great-grandchildren. Special Opa of Arco and Yvonne's daughters Kate, Emma and Allison. A special thank you to the residents at the Kowhai wing and staff of Matamata Country Lodge. According to John's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to the van Wees family, C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St, Matamata 3400.


Published by Waikato Times on Feb. 21, 2026.

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The family

February 21, 2026

Jullie vader was voor ons toch wel speciaal . Hij heeft ons weg wijs gemaakt in Nz.waar wij mooie herrineringen hebben gemaakt en nog steeds over praten.
Lieve groet jos en anita en kids

Monique Butler

February 21, 2026

I've known both John & Cobi for a handful of years when they both came in together to Matamata Country Lodge in the Rimu Floor I always also bumped into them both at the local Matamata Saleyards and always loved talking and catching up with them my condolences to the extended family

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