RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary and South African man following passing
Tributes have been paid to Jacques Compaan following his passing on September 17
The death has occurred of Jacques Compaan, of Kylemakill, Moyne, Thurles, Co Tipperary and formerly Pretoria, South Africa.
Jacques passed away peacefully at Milford Care Centre, Limerick on September 17, surrounded by his loving wife Eleanor and his parents.
He is sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Eleanor (née Stokes), parents Denicia and Japie, brothers Hansie and Japie, parents-in-law John and Marian Stokes, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in both Ireland and South Africa.
May he rest in peace.
Tributes have been paid to Jacques following his passing, with one person saying: “Jacques was not just a good friend to me; he felt like real family. He was always there for me, through both the good times and the difficult moments in life. Even though he lived on the other side of the world, the distance never stopped him from being an incredible source of support, kindness, and friendship. I will always be grateful for his presence in my life, for his support, and for the wonderful person he was. He will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I will cherish the memories we shared. My deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Wishing all his loved ones strength, comfort, and peace during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, dear Jacques. You will never be forgotten.”
Another said: “You grew up right in front of me, and I still find it so difficult to believe that you are no longer with us. It is with a very heavy and broken heart that we, as the Potgieter family, received the heartbreaking news of your passing. I will always remember you as the young boy who grew up before our eyes and became the man you were. Life can sometimes be so incredibly unfair, and words simply cannot express the sadness of losing someone so young. I find comfort in knowing that wherever you are now, there is no more pain, no more suffering, and that you are in a better place. May you rest peacefully, Jacques. You will be deeply missed by everyone whose life you touched, and you leave behind a huge emptiness that can never truly be filled. To your parents, Denisia and Japie, my heart breaks for you. No parent should ever have to say goodbye to their child. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I pray that God will carry you through this unbearable time and give you strength when you feel you have none left. And to your wife, Elaenor, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that you are not alone. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you, give you strength, comfort your hearts and carry you through the days ahead. Rest peacefully, Jacques. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.”