BENTVELZEN, Maria Helena (Riet) (née Langeveld)
Born on July 19, 1920. Passed away September 30, 2026.
Passed away peacefully at LRH, aged 106 years.
Beloved wife of Piet (dec.).
Much loved and cherished mother of Lidy (dec.), Elly, Maria, Joh, Bart, Pauline and Ralph, and their respective spouses.
Treasured Oma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Our words are few, our thoughts are deep, wonderful memories are ours to keep.
Funeral NoticePrayer Service of Thanksgiving and repose of the soul of Mrs. Maria 'Riet' Bentvelzen will be offered at St Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street Leongatha on TUESDAY (October 13, 2026) at 11.30 am.
At the conclusion of Service the Funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery, Cnr McCartin & Begg Streets, Leongatha.
The service for Riet will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please click here.
At the conclusion of Service the Funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery, Cnr McCartin & Begg Streets, Leongatha.
The service for Riet will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please click here.
Tributes
Condolences to Bart and the Bentvelzen family on the passing of your beloved mother. Memories of years gone by, where I met your family in Inverloch. May she Rest In Peace.
October 4, 2026
Sharon (new Miles) and Ken Melbourne. xx