Peacefully, on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Francina for 67 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter & Barbara, John & Melissa, Tony & Nellie, Michael & Clare, Maria & Paul. Beloved opa and great opa of 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Martin at The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton on Friday, 7th of November 2025, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. All communications to the VAN DER AA family, PO Box 439, Hamilton 3240.

Published by Waikato Times on Nov. 1, 2025.