Melis VAN-DER-SLUIS Obituary

Hi, I am so sad to hear of Melis' passing - he became a dear friend when we rented the flat above his pottery studio. I will neve forget his gentle and kind ways as well as his enormous artistic talent. Much love to the family and to his memory.

Elizabeth, Michael, Jasmine, and Heidi Cummings xxx

May I pass on Dad & my sympathies to the family. Dad- Brian Bayliss, father of Robin, had a special connection to the family, through Robin & Karen's friendship. Mr Van Der Sluis was my art teacher at Maeroa too.
Melis's pottery is still pride of place in Dad's lounge. RIP Melis

We zijn zeer bedroefd maar dankbaar voor de jarenlange fijne samenwerking en vriendschap!
Anita van Os Galerie de roos van tudor, Leeuwarden

Wonderful memories of a wonderful life. Privileged to have known Melis, going back to the 1970s. Most recently saw him and Ruth in Nov 2012 when visiting from Europe. Sincere condolences to the family.

So sad Melis has passed away. So many wonderful memories, of such a wonderful man with an amazing family. So grateful to have known him and the family.
Sending much love prayers to the family
Love Grace

To Ruth & family

I was sad to read that Melis has gone. He was such a delightful friend over many years as well as neighbour for 15 years when we lived in Hamilton Parade. Fred always enjoyed their chats , particularly about their homeland. Sadly I have to be out of town on Wednesday so am unablke to pay my respects at the service.

My sumpathy to you all.

Diana

Dear fameli,

We here in friesland are so sorry that he past away.

are dear condeolance to the familie.

Jullie fries on uttens.

Auke Reidinga

So sad to read of the death of Melis. It was an honour to have worked with him and Ruth in real estate - an amazingly talented man and a true gentleman. My thoughts are with you Ruth and your family at this very sad time.

I can remember having melis van-der-Sluis as my teacher at maeroa Intermediate.

So many fond memories of Visiting Melis&Ruth on Hamilton Parade. These memories will be with me forever

He and Ruth more than neighbor to me and my husband they become New Zealand Parent to us we so lucky enough to know him and Ruth for more than 7 year .every time I'm alone at home he always come over and ask me to join him and Ruth for dinner and he alway have smile in he face every time I see him .he always make joke and warm to anyone around him.he always said to me he house always open for me day and night I'm welcome I'm so grateful for that's.Melis I'm miss you but I'm sure u in Heaven with Karen and looking down at me!Rest in peace

Thinking of you at this sad time Ruth.
God bless you Anne Smith.