Marinda VAN VUUREN Obituary

Dear Don Nicole and Natasha we wanted to let you know that we were shocked to hear that Marinda passed away. We want to share our condolences to you all and we remember her as a great sporty and loving lady. Much love and strength to all of you DORY and family xxx

I am very sorry to hear of Marinda's illness and passing. I know she will be greatly missed by so many. She was a very kind and giving person, she volunteered and helped coach our ladies masters basketball team in Adelaide. I also had the pleasure of playing basketball with her. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends.

Marinda (Ma) you were the most beautiful soul and loved by all, many great memories of the NBNZ days, Don, Nicole and Tash, sending you all our love , Chris, Nik, Marika and Nik Christidis

Please accept my warmest condolences. Don, my thoughts are with you and your family.

I was lucky enough to have Marinda as my manager at Burnside high school for all 5 years! I will always remember her for her kindness, generosity and gentle spirit. Every girl who came through burnside basketball was blessed to have had Marinda. She always made time for us and had lollies at her office! We definitely kept her hands full with the injuries on tournament and the general drama of looking after high school girls. Even after high school Marinda and I would occasionally still keep in touch and I was always so happy to see her around at cowles stadium. Marinda thank you so much for always supporting me and the warm hugs, you were always there for me and I´ll always remember that. Sending much love to the family, we were all so touched by Marinda and many of the girls are so saddened to hear of her passing.

Marinda was such a kind and caring person and an awesome Basketballer. We were blessed to have her as our Myths and Legends teammate and friend. We will never forget the time she opened her house and heart to us when we stayed with her and Don and got to meet her beautiful family. You will be remembered as a true legend of the game.
Mandy and Stu xx

This was a terrible shock. She was a great presence in basketball in Christchurch and always a lovely lady to talk to. She will be greatly missed by the local basketball community. Condolences to her family.

Dear Don, Nicole and Tash,
I have lovely memories of Marinda and feel so grateful to have known her. Marinda always made me smile and we shared some wonderful laughs together. Sending you all loads of love. Take care of one another.

Don, Nicole, Natasha an Family

So very sad to see Marinda go, but caught up with her a couple of times in hospital but will always remember her as a lovely friend an part of our Scorebench Family
Thinking of you All an hold the memories near, will keep in touch
Our Deepest Sympathy an love
Cathy an Patxx

With our Heartfelt Sympathy To you Don and family at this time.

Love The Fitzgerald family

So sorry to hear of Marinda´s passing. I am thinking of you Don and sending all my love to you and your family.

So sorry to hear about Marinda - we're thinking of you Don and family at this very sad time

So upset to hear this news, Marinda was such a lovely woman to work with. I will remember her with nothing but positivity and her great laugh.
Thoughts are with Don and all the family at this hard time.

Don, so sorry to hear about Marinda. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

Marinda was like a beautiful flower with her lovely smile, her kindness and caring nature. Marinda you will remain in my heart forever and never be forgotten.

Her smile shone as did her personality, a friend for life. You will be very much missed.

Such a beautiful soul. Sad to have to say goodbye

Died on Thursday, May 22, 2025, after a short illness. Daughter of An (deceased) and Martin. Sister of Carina and Maria (both deceased). Aunt of Aaron and Sarah, great-aunt to Marty. Condolences can be sent to Martin van Vugt, 114/2 Athol Terrace, Christchurch 8041.