Maria Theresia Zydenbos (nee Kleiss)
18 June 1938, Rotterdam - 17 March 2026, Blenheim
Our treasured Mum passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.
Devoted wife of the late Adrian. Beautiful, loving Mum of Rick and Sue, Bern and Ernie, Frank and Rachel,
Sonja and Kerry. Cherished Oma of Luke and Leah, Erynne and Arran, Georgia and Lindon,
Ollie, Hannah and Ben, Jonty, Jack, Charlie, Tom and Harry.
Special Granna to Archie and Noah, Thomas and Amelia.
"Rest peacefully, knowing you are deeply loved, we will carry your love with us always."
Messages to the Zydenbos Whanau c/o PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240
or please leave a tribute at Cloudy Bay Funerals www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
Thanks to the amazing staff of Hospice Marlborough for their care and support.
Donations to Marlborough Hospice Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be made via their website.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Maria’s life at the Salvation Army, Blenheim
on Tuesday 24th March at 2pm. For our family in Netherlands and Australia, and those unable to attend in person,
the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
A private interment will be held at Fairhall Cemetery.
To reflect Maria’s vibrant and energetic personality and zest for life, please wear bright colours!
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Salvation Army Citadel
George Street
Blenheim
Tuesday 24th March 2026
2.00pm
She was the most amazing lady, joyous, full of fun, loved life and her family and friends.
She will be greatly missed. Our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Steve and Cathy Brooks
From - Margaret Hockey
I am sorry to hear of Maria's passing. I have lots of lovely memories of the hijinks we got up to in the dragonboat.
Rest easy Maria.
From - Wilma Remmers-van Niel
Lieve familie,
Verdrietig dat jullie nu jullie moeder en oma moeten missen.
Zij laat een grote leegte achter, maar nog meer herinneringen.
Gecondoleerd en sterkte met haar verlies.
Wilma, Theo, Evelien en Bart Remmers.
From - Wendy Avery
What a gorgeous lady, now at peace, I will always treasure the wonderful memories I have dragonboating
with Maria, her zest for life and great sense of humour, we still enjoyed lots of laughter on my last visit.
Thinking of you all at this time.
From - Henny van Wees- van Niel
Dear Family, we are sad to hear your beloved mother and grandmother passend away.
We hope that all good memories will help you through this sad period.
Peter and Henny van Wees.
From - Sally Peter
Sending you much love. I always enjoyed chats with your beautiful mum. Big hugs. Xx
From - Jan Francos and Chrissie
Thinking of you all and love to the family. Maria and Jan spent many lovely afternoons in Blenheim together.
Much love
From - Tracy Bary
Thinking of your family at this sad time. Your Mum was the one who all really got us playing womens soccer
in Blenheim. I remember all those times fondly, and the brown sugar on toast that I first tried at your house I think! Hoping your wonderful memories will help you in the hard road ahead without her.
From - Christian Family
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Deepest sympathy
From - Karyn Nally
Hi just saw your Mums notice. Sending love to your family. A gorgeous lady.
Hope you are all doing ok.
From - Marie Cousins
Thoughts, prayers and condolences for you all.
From - Heidi Geertson
Hi. My dad sent me the clipping from the paper about your Mum. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Sending our thoughts to you all at this sad time.
Heidi Geertson
