Ruth Bannenberg Late of Fitzroy North
Ruth Bannenberg died on 10 July 2024 aged 96 years.
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Liz Kwast — 22 July 2024
Dear Auntie Ruth, You were such a big part of our lives in spite of the physical distance. My condolences to Uncle Jan, my cousins and their children. You will be missed. Liz xxx
Maarten — 22 July 2024
Dear Uncle John and cousins. It's so many years ago that we met your wife and mother, but I can still remember her sophisticated way of being. Warm memories coming up. Strength to all of you and gratefullness to have her for 96 years.
Anthony Keogh — 22 July 2024
Very fond memories of visiting Aunty Ruth, Uncle John and family in Kalorama and beautiful garden and amazing smells coming from Ruths kitchen. Such an amazing and loyal friend to my Mum, June-ican still see Ruths beautiful birthday cards to Mum. Love to the Banenburg family.Anthony
Stephen Plevier — 21 July 2024
So sad to hear of Aunty Ruth's passing. Always loved visiting as a child and exploring their beautiful garden. Such a lovely, welcoming woman. My deepest condolences.
Ruth Pidriz (nee Middleton) — 19 July 2024
Dear Bannenberg Family, Thank you for sharing your beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ruth. Ruth was a beautiful friend- as per the meaning of her name- to my mother Elsa. Ruth was warm and welcoming to me and my siblings, as friends to Fran, Emma and Clare. We shared fantastic holidays with your family at Wilson's Prom and at Eildon. Ruth was always sensitive to others, compassionate and so generous with her energy in preparing meals and snacks that she knew we would enjoy. She must have loved teaching us the things she knew, as she loved to chat about novels and shared many of her recipes, which I still have in her handwriting. Ruth stood out in her generosity and kindness when she knitted jumpers and cardigans for my baby son. I will always treasure my memories of Ruth. Thank you for sharing her with me and my family.
Geert — 18 July 2024
I visited uncle Jan and aunt Ruth in 2011 at their house on Barber's road. It was a special moment, because my mother, aunt Will, the sister of uncle Jan, passed away in the year before - the similarity was striking. I've had the warmest welcome, especially by aunt Ruth. At dinner she shared all beautiful stories about her children, their partners and het grandchildren. I wish ome Jan strength in the coming period, and I am convinced the loving memories of tante Ruth will support him to do so.
Sarah — 17 July 2024
Tante Ruth and Om Jan lovingly welcomed me into their home for a visit in April of 2010. I am the daughter of Om Jan's niece MaryAnne, but essentially was a stranger to them, and yet it felt like I'd known them for years. We spent a beautiful day visiting and admiring both their garden and the nearby public gardens. Their love for each other and their family was so evident. I will cherish my day of memories with Tante Ruth, and pray for comfort and peace for Om Jan and the family.