Aunty Stella is the sister of my late grandfather, Francois.
I got to know her well on three of her visits to South Africa, and also on my only visit to Canada.
Throughout the years, we spoke regularly on the phone and even sent letters to one another, when such things were still done. I got tremendous joy out of testing her ability to still speak Afrikaans so many years after she left South Africa. And as long as I didn't speak too quickly, she always aced the test!
I was very sad to hear that Aunty Stella passed away and wish her bon voyage on her journey in to the beyond.
My condolences to your entire family and especially also to dearest cousin Diane.
P.S. As a family we are overjoyed to read in Hans Tischhauser's message that Stella and Francois's cousin Mareina is still alive in Switzerland at the age of 95! My grandmother Lorna says that she remembers Mareina well. She is Francois's wife and is now 88 years old. I also met Mareina 15 or so years ago when she visited South Africa for a family reunion.
Warm regards
Etienne Viviers
