Please share your news with everyone. If you are sending a "circular letter" to any friends or family, send a copy for everyone to enjoy. You might want to use this as a noticeboard...do you have a holiday home which folks can use, or need a bed for the night abroad?

Anyone who visits this site is very welcome to add a message, comment on the website or simply say "Hi" and introduce yourselves.

A note from Delcia Richter to the family
Delcia returned from Australia after Steve's death and wanted to express her appreciation of the support and love she received from the family.

Greetings from Ebeth (Liz Oosthuizen, youngest daughter of Robert Thornton Smith)
Hello

Mrs Susan Bredenkamp Researching Maritz Family
Researching Maritz Family

NEWS OF A BRAVE YOUNG MARITZ IN ISRAEL
Dave Maritz sends news of Mikhael

Oom Boet's Baboon Story
An anecdote from Uncle Chris Maritz, as related and illustrated by his Daughter Lynne Goosen. Lynne sent it to me marked for "The younger readers" but I think it will make everyone smile.