Marianne KNOETZE

Tannie Marianne is die beste geskenk wat God vir my kon gee. Ek will net Dankie sê dat sy in my lewe kon wees. Ek kan nie verduidelik hoe veel Tannie Marianne vir my beteken nie. Elke stap wat ek nou vat en nie weet wat om te doen nie gaan ek vir myself sê "Wat sou Tannie Marianne doen?" Sy het so groot impak op my verhouding met God. Sy sal altyd n plek in my hart hê. My hart is in stukke dat sy nie meer hier is om vir my raad en drukkies te gee nie, maar ek weet sy is gelukkig by God in die hemel. Ek weet God het vir haar die mooiste plekkie in die hemel gemaak. Ek dink God is so trots op haar en wat sy vir ons almal gedoen het. Sy is n regte engel. Ek will eendag as ek dood gaan weet ek het dieselfde impak op mense en hulle verhouding met God. Dankie Tannie Marianne dat ek Tannie kon ontmoet en dat Tannie so baie vir my gedoen het. Ek weet God kyk nou mooi na Tannie.

Tannie Marainne het baie vir my beteken. Ek is so dankbaar dat die here tannie ń deel van my lewe gemaak het. Ek kan nie die laaste paar jaar sonder tannie indink nie. Ek het tannie gesien as my ouma in Ierland. Ek is elke dag dankbaar dat tannie my narder aan God gebring het en al die raad wat tannie vir my gegee het. Ek is baie lief vir tannie. Tannie was ń ongelooflike persoon. My hart is stukkend dat tannie nie meer hier by ons is nie. Ek dink elke dag aan tannie en mis tannie verskrilik baie. Woorde kan nie beskref hoe baie tannie vir my beteken het nie. Ek wens tannie was nog hier en kon my pad na die here toe saam my stap. Ek was nie reg om te laat gaan nie ek was nie reg om baai te sê nie. Ek gaan tannie ver ewig in my hart hou. Ek is so dankbaar dat tannie ń deel van my lewe was ek kan nie beskref hoe veel dit vir my beteken het nie en vir alas wat tannie vir my en my familie gedoen het ek sal altyd dankbaar wees. Ek weet die here pas tannie mooi op en dat ek tannie een dag weer gaan sien. Ek is verskrilik lief vir tannie. Daar is so veel meer vat ek vir tannie wil sê maar ek kan dit nie in woorde sit nie. Ek gaan ver ewig my pienk roosie by my hou. Ek hou tannie nog steeds in my gebedjies.

Sincere condolences and sympathy to Mariannes family in South Africa and to her Christian community in Clonarf and beyond. Marianne was a faithful committee member for over 6 yrs. She had the heart of a missionary full of love and compassion and zeal for the Lord. She was gifted in so many ways and we miss her contribution to our work. She was a humble woman who put Jesus first in her life and drew others to him by her smile and the witness of her life. May she rest in the peace and love of the Lord. Amen.

It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Marianne who I knew through working with her on the Irish Committee of World Day Of Prayer. Blessings to all her family in South Africa and her many friends especially in Clontarf, Ireland. We will all miss her and her friendship which meant so much to us all.

Cannot believe a month has passed without you in our lives. I Miss you very much, waiting for call from you. RIP

My sincere condolences to all Marianne’s family and friends in South Africa and in Ireland. We will miss her gentle and helpful support. Solas na bhFlaitheas dí.

Praying for Marianne’s family and may you find comfort and peace at this difficult time! Marianne was very much lovely and we miss her terribly…
It’s so hard to let Marianne go … to rest in our Heavenly Father… One day we will meet again in the presence of our glorious daddy God!

How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
All humanity finds shelter
in the shadow of your wings.
You feed them from the abundance of your own house,
letting them drink from your river of delights.
For you are the fountain of life,
the light by which we see.
Psalm 36:7-9

Marianne and I spoke and prayed over the phone almost every week and she always had Christ at the center of our chats and prayers. A few weeks before she passed away, she sent me an email with a quote saying:

“I don’t care how hard life gets, I am not losing my faith in God”

We love you very much and always treasure you in our hearts and wonderful memories of our time together ❤️

So grateful to have known you Marianne. Your kindness, grace, wisdom and sense of humour will be missed.

Marianne was vir ons 'n wonderlike vriendin en mede Saffa hier in Ierland. Dankie vir die kuiers, die luister en die leiding wat jy altyd op jou spesiale manier vir ons gebring het. Mag die Here van die heelal jou met ope arms ontvang en jou in vrede hou tot in ewigheid

With fondness we remember Marianne. Our visits, suppers, our laughter and chats about God's word.
South Africa and Ireland lost a great ambassador for Jesus Christ with her passing.
We will long remember you Marianne. Rest now.

Absolutely gutted to hear this!! I haven’t been in touch for over 10 years now, but I still have amazing memories of my time with you in Dublin. At least you’re with your saviour now xo

Dear Marianne, everyone you have known will miss you. You were such a light in the Children's Ministry and the wider congregation. You always had time to chat and your practical and faithful nature were so refreshing. A big hug for you.

My liewe vriendin, I will never forget our wonderful ministry times with ttt4c and Jewels of Hope. The laughs, the road trips, the training sessions and the many deep conversations together. You are deeply loved and will be forever missed ❤️

I’ve just learned of Marianne’s passing. This is so sad. I haven’t seen her in many years but she was hugely influential in my young adulthood, just such a wise, loving, kind person. You will be missed and I’m so glad to have known you. Rest now, in glory xx

There are no words to express the loss we all feel, the sympathy we have for those closest to her. And yet so thankful to have known her, to have been hugged, physically and spiritually by her big generous heart and servant nature.
She fought a long and hard battle with illness and now gains the ultimate reward, one that she was so sure of… with no more tears, no more pain, no suffering… forever with the Lord.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family, and particularly with Lorraine, Samuel and Daniel.

Liewe Tannie Marianne,

Ek gaan jou baie mis en is baie lief vir jou. Sê asb vir Liewe Jesus om jou mooi op te pas.

Last touch!!

Xxxx

Marianne was such an important person in the congregation, where she is missed greatly, and she was a friend to us as well. I remember her coming to our house one time, when we enjoyed coffee and cake and spoke about traditions and different foods in South Africa and the Netherlands. It is these small moments that can be so precious. She always had a smile and a listening ear. I am grateful to have known Marianne.

Never forget you Marianne. You ran your race with courage and commitment to Jesus.

Marianne, your passing leave an empty space in our family. You were not blood family but you were our adopted grandma. I firmly believe you were sent to us by our Father. Thanks for giving your life to Him and letting Him guide you and enrich your life.

In Laurika Rauch se woorde "Die mense wat ek lief het
Kom groei op my soos mos
Daar laat ek hul na hartelus gedy
En loop ek deur die wêreld
- beskut teen die koue -
Die snoesigheid self:
Ek met my moskombersie.

Maar as iemand wat op my gegroei het
Weg moet gaan
Dan sit daar ‘n seerplek
Dan sluip ek deur die wêreld
Die kwesbaarheid self:
Ek met my seerplek
Wat net nie wil genees nie. "

Thank you for allowing me to walk the road with you this last year and especially this last month. I hope I was able to repay a small bit of the value you had in our lives. Love you and will miss you dearly.

Sad to hear the passing to glory of Marianne. May her soul rest in peace.

Marianne will be dearly missed. She showed me incredible kindness and friendship during a very lonely time and I'm very grateful for the things that I could learn from her. My heart goes out to all of her friends and family that are mourning this great loss.

How do I express the loss we all feel especially her family and those of us who had the immense privilege of sharing life’s journey with Marianne. Marianne whose accent took me years to understand 🙈 But whose heart took me only minutes. Marianne was the most human of people not too proud to admit she had feet of clay like the rest of us and yet deeply spiritual. Inspirational in her quest to be authentic in her desire to follow Jesus and entirely practical in applying that faith. I shall remember with thankfulness the fun and laughter we had on those trips to South Africa and our catch up meals together since her coming to Ireland and the courageous way she embraced her final journey. Till we meet again my friend rest.

A lovely lady who was always very supportive and will be greatly missed by all, thinking of Marianne's family in Ireland & South Africa.

A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that touched so many lives, can't help but live on those it loved. Someone so special cannot be forgotten. Marianne you are a special sister, and will be missed.

Marianne "Sussie," our dearest Friend .

Thank you for love, your input in our lives, our many wonderful years together. You touched thousands of lives - that "puzzle" now coming together. Forever grateful.

Your example as a child of God stands proud. Your legacy lives on. You were brave right to the end. You ran your race well. Rest in peace. Forever in our hearts. Will miss you dearly.

Sincere condolences to all siblings, extended family and friends, as well as Samuel, Lorraine and Daniel.

My special friend I will miss you so much...thank you for all your love...the best hugs...all your wisdom and most importantly the example you set for many.I know you are rejoicing with Jesus...I cherish the special memories...in my heart always...love you

My deepest sympathies to Marianne’s family and friends especially the Howth Road NS community. It was a pleasure to work alongside her welcoming smile and wit.

To Marianne’s family, friends and the whole Clontarf & Scots family, we are devastated to hear of Marianne’s passing. She really epitomised what it is to be a friend, a Christian, a member of our community and a loving and generous soul. Our lasting memory will always be a spectacular sunset during a winter shore walk in Co Louth, where she came to visit our family shortly after moving away from the congregation in Dublin.

So sorry to hear of Marianne's passing, she was a wonderful, positive soul 💕

So sorry to hear of Marianne's passing - she leaves a huge void in all our lives, a wonderful person and faithful friend. It is comforting to know she is now with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with the manse family and also Marianne's family in South Africa.

Our deepest sympathies to Marianne's family and many friends. She had a servant heart and love for Jesus' church, especially those in need of care and encouragement.

To Marie, Johan, Dorothy and family , Samuel, Lorraine and Daniel, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Marianne whom I came to know through her ministry in Christ Church Rathgar. A lovely person who spread love and kindness to those around her in such a Christian fashion.

I am so deeply sorry for such a teagic loss.
Ours thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Marianne studied her MA with us. I always remember her gentleness and humour. My sincere condolences to her family and close friends following such a swift illness.

My deepest condolences to Marianne's family and friends. She was a faithful and courageous women of God and it was a pleasure to know her.

RIP My cousin atleast u not suffering nolonger and u sleep peacefully

‘Forever with the Lord’ dear Marianne- so true; but you will be so missed here. Thankful for your faith, wisdom and that lovely smile and upholding your family in SA and you loving family at The Manse in Prayer.

My dear friend Marianne. We travelled a long road together as friends. On so many occasions you were my sounding board, my confidant and also my big sister. Your wisdom guided me when I wasn't able to guide myself. You will be sorely missed my friend. I thank our Lord for you and for your life lived for Him. RIP Marianne

Psalm 34:18. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Fond memories of Marianne, her kindness, generosity, and faith. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Face to face now Marianne, fully knowing as you were always fully known. (1 Cor 13) What a privilege to have known you, with your measured wisdom, your wry sense of humour, and your desire to always shine for Him which you did so wonderfully well. Condolence thoughts and prayers for your family and many friends, yet who can but be glad that you're home safe now, where you'll know no more tears, and no more pain or suffering.

Ah precious Marianne, you will be very missed!
Marianne filled our lives with so much joy, much words of wisdom and encouragement! We will always remember the blessed times we shared together.

Your fight has been courageous! You are not a victim of your circumstances but a vessel! You never asked why is this happening to me (victim) instead you asked why is this happening for me (victor) and how can this happen through me (vessel)! Thank you for sharing your bravery and love with me! you will be missed dearly!

A woman of great faith, away from the body but now in the Lord's safe presence....praying for her dear family & friends who shall miss her deeply

A lovely Lady. She will be missed by so many. Condolences.

I am going go miss you so much, your weekly calls to SA. Thanks for all the memories we shared. Rest in peace

Marianne, you will be so missed. Thank you for being such positive, kind and thoughtful presence in our lives these past 5 years and for your particular gift with children. Thinking of the many people whose lives Marianne touched, and especially of Lorraine, Samuel and Daniel at this time. With love from the Ó Síocháin family next door x

Very sorry to hear the death of Marianne a lovely and special person you will be sadly missed always enjoyed your sermons may you rest in peace 🙏🙏