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In memory of
Dr. Lourens "Les" Erasmus Smit de Villiers
May 11, 1935 - July 25, 2023
May 11, 1935 - Jul 25, 2023
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Les's daughter Lauren's Special Needs Home.
$4,600.00
total raised
Obituary
Dr. Lourens Erasmus Smit de Villiers, fondly and better known as Les, Oupa, Dad, passed away on July 25, 2023 and is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Born on May 11, 1935, Les held three things above all else: Faith; Family; and Friends. His Faith in Jesus and his salvation was upmost in his mind.
Les lived a life rich in experience and filled with accomplishments. His impact was felt far …
Updates
Update from July 31, 2023
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Community Involvement
Participated in
President of
The Mens Club of New Canaan
Community Club
Favorites
What were Les's favorite books?
The book he wrote about Jan Smuts’ History was one of his favourites!
The book he wrote about Jan Smuts’ History was one of his favourites!
The book he wrote about Jan Smuts’ History was one of his favourites!
What was Les's favorite color?
Burgundy, blue, and grey
Burgundy, blue, and grey
Burgundy, blue, and grey
What causes did Les care about most?
Autism, Wildlife Preservation
Autism, Wildlife Preservation
Autism, Wildlife Preservation
What were Les's favorite local spots?
His son & daughter-in-law's house
His son & daughter-in-law's house
His son & daughter-in-law's house
Timeline
Born
May 11th, 1935
Graduated from high school
1952
Graduated from college
1955
Survived by
Lauren de Villiers
Daughter
Ruth de Villiers
Wife
AJ de Villiers
Grandson
Alessandra de Villiers
Granddaughter
Juliana de Villiers
Daughter-in-law
Predeceased by
Muriel de Villiers
Mother
Andries de Villiers
Father
Andries de Villiers
Brother
Bettie de Villiers
Sister
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Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Aarons Low Cost Cremation & Funeral
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Les's daughter Lauren's Special Needs Home.
$4,600.00
total raised
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