VAN DER WERFF, Matthew John

VAN DER WERFF, Matthew John

Late of Wandal

Passed away peacefully surrounded by love at 1:11am on the 11th of August 2026

Aged 51

Beloved Husband to Teena

Son to Helen (dec) and Jos, Stepson to Conie, and Son-in-law to Rhonda

Much loved father to Braedan, Lauren and Abbey and Father-in-law to their partners

Brother to Angela, Danica, Angelica, and Stuart; Brother-in-law to their partners, and Uncle to their families

Fur-Dad to Luka

Special thanks to Dr Matt Burge and Dr Kay Porche, Fitzroy Community Hospice and the Mater Hospital Rockhampton for the support they gave to Matt and his family

And a big thank you to Ergon Energy for all of the love they have shown to Matt and the love they continue to show to the Van Der Werff family

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Matthew’s life to be held on his birthday, the 19th of August 2026 at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium, commencing at 11am


Please come dressed in your favourite band t-shirt in honour of Matt and his love for music



Live streaming link:

https://player.castr.com/live_372d5880953511f1ad6f57eb75f5731e

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