VAN RYSBERGEN, Derek Antoon
Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Valley Village on Saturday 7 March 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 79 years.
Dearly loved husband of Sandra.
Father to Andrea, Paul and Amy.
Opa to Tristan, Isla and Harvey.
Loved by his brothers and sisters.
Funeral NoticeAt the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Moe Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Moe.
In lieu of flowers, online donations to Dementia Australia would be appreciated.
Please visit dementia.org.au to donate.
The Service for Derek will also be livestreamed.
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To Sandra and family,
Thinking of you all at this sad time. I’d like to think of Derek and my dad having a hit of tennis up there now that they are free from this cruel disease. May all your good memories comfort you all.
March 10, 2026
Leanne and TerryTo Sandra Andrea and Paul and families
March 10, 2026
Sorry to hear of Derek’s passing thinking of you all at this sad time love Joanne Jones(vander pluym) n familyTo our dear brother in-law Dereck ,he was a wonderful person who was loved by many even though we haven’t seen him for awhile he was always in our thoughts,to my sister Sandra and their children love to you all.
March 10, 2026My condolences to you Sandra and family . I. Going miss you Derek
March 10, 2026To Sandra, Andrea, Paul & Amy & families,
March 10, 2026
Sending you all my sincerest condolences on Derek’s passing. I will always remember Derek as a happy, friendly gentleman, and I have fond memories of the time that our families spent together. Simone.Sad to hear of Derek’s passing.Great times on TS3 with John Wood and Derek now at peace Condolences to Sandra and family from Daniel McCue
March 11, 2026Our sincere condolences to Sandra, Andrea, Paul, Amy and extended families at this very sad time.
Derek was one of life’s true gentleman and will be fondly remembered by us.Janet and Ray Tunks
March 11, 2026So sorry to hear the passing of Derek, fun times on TS3, may he rip condolences to Sandy and family from Brian Marston 💔
So sorry to hear the passing of Derek used to love my weekends at big W when he was doing the cleaning he always made the start of the day and the end of the day fun Marannda McIntosh 💔
March 11, 2026