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Van Werner Cloete, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan. Formerly of Johannesburg, South Africa and Wellington, New Zealand, Rest in peace to a truly remarkable man, larger than life- "Our gentle giant" who passed away suddenly at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday 24th January and is now reunited with his gorgeous mother, Anna Maria, who predeceased him. A devoted and loving husband to Claire, and a proud father to his beautiful daughters; Jayden and Camryn, and his sons; Beau and Quade.
He will be sorely missed by his heartbroken wife and children, his father Alec, his mother-in-law Bridie, his brothers Altus and Alec Junior (Bernadine), his sister Monya, brother-in-law Darragh and his cousin Neil (Sureca) and by his huge network of extended family and friends in Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.
Rest in Peace (Rus in Vrede, Veilig in Jesus se arms)
Requiem mass for Van will take place at 2pm on Wed 28th Jan at the Church of the Holy Family Loch Gowna (H12 FT54) followed by private cremation.
Forever loved, forever missed, never forgotten.
Date Published:
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Date of Death:
Saturday 24th January 2026
