Abraham (Abe) Stephanus van Straaten Maartens

Wedding of Abraham and Ellen (Dolly) Maartens 001

Abraham, known as Abe, was born on October 16th, 1902 and his baptism took place on February 15th, 1903 in Zastron.  He died at the age of 47 in 1949 in Hopetown.

 Ellen (Dolly) Carolina Higgs

Ellen Gertrude Higgs (Dolly) with her son Peter Maartens 005

Ellen, known as Dolly, was born on November 20th, 1907 in Prieska.  She died in Hopetown.

 Gertruide (Trudy) Ella Maartens

Trudie van Staaden, van Niekerk nee Maartens

Gertruide, known as Trudy, was born on September 27th, 1933 in Hopetown or Prieska.  She died due to natural causes or old age at the age of 73 on September 9th, 2007 in Pretoria.

• Death Notes

  Death certificate number: B 8448534

 Peter (Choppy/Piet/Peter) Stephen Higgs Maartens

Peter Stephen Higgs Maartens and wife Fouchini 006

Peter, known as Choppy/Piet/Peter, was born on January 9th, 1943 in Hopetown.  He died due to heart disease, AORTA ANEURISM, at the age of 60 on January 21st, 2003 in Pretoria.