MELENHORST, Bernardus C.A. (Ben)

MELENHORST, Bernardus C.A. (Ben)

23.06.1936 – 29/9/2025

Husband of Faye (62yrs)

Father of Stephen, Nigel, Belinda, Daniel and families

Poppa to his extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren

 

                                       R.I.P

Funeral Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Bernardus C.A. (Ben) Melenhorst will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (October 8, 2025)  at 1.30 pm.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

 

The Requiem Mass for Ben will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE
Tributes
  1. Fond memories of Ben. A talented musician. Deepest sympathy to Fay and family

    Martie and Noel Courtney October 6, 2025
  2. We will always remember Ben for always being present, thoughtful and kind. We especially loved hearing stories about your younger days together. All our love.
    Uwa and Greg Imhagwe

    Uwa October 6, 2025
  3. Thinking of Faye and family at this sad time. All our love from the Rijs family.

    Elizabeth Urquhart (Liz Rijs) October 7, 2025
  4. RIP Ben.
    TO the Melenhorst Families, please accept my condolences.
    One of natures lovliest men.
    Adele

    adele Byers October 7, 2025
  5. Sincere condolences to Faye and all the Melenhorst
    families. Ben was a wonderful man , generous and
    hardworking in St Michael’s parish.
    R I P Ben
    Chris Glaubitz and family

    Christine Glaubitz October 7, 2025
  6. Fond memories of a beautliful family friend, Ben, Mr Melenhorst. I recall making you cups of coffee, when I did a stint in the office, at Gippsland Cement. Visits when we were kids. You had exquisite hand writing. You were a wonderful friend to my Mother & Father & to hear you sing & play the organ, was amazing. Many a memory, that I will hold dear. Lifetime memories. My condolonces to Fay, Stephen, Nigel, Belinda, Daniel & their families. All my Love Martha (van Vondel) & Steve Truin RIP Ben

    Martha Truin October 7, 2025
  7. Heartfelt reflections of my father-in-law,
    warmly remembered as ‘Poppa’ by our children.
    Thank you for raising the man I love.
    May we meet again in a much better place.

    To Faye and the family,
    Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

    With lots of love from Natalie, Zack, Ben, Sam, and Mikaylah

    Revelation 21:4
    “ And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain…”

    Natalie Melenhorst October 8, 2025
  8. RIP uncle Ben. Condolences to aunty Faye , Steven, Nigel, Belinda, Daniel and families. Uncle Ben has now reunited with the family members gone before. Love and prayers 🙏. Yvonne Waanders

    Yvonne Waanders October 8, 2025