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Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

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  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976–1984) and Profile picture of Gail Ferreira A/HGail Ferreira A/H are now friends 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976–1984) commented on the post, ex SAA Capt Erald Schmidt passed away 1 month, 1 week ago

    So sorry to gear this. Condolences to Berenice and family. Earald is now free to fly with the Angels. Xx

  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976–1984) commented on the post, Ruth Classen Steffen is oorlede 1 month, 1 week ago

    Ruth was always such lady and wonderful example. Rest in peace and fly with the angels.

  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976–1984) commented on the post, R.I.P. Capt Mike Kemp 2 months, 1 week ago

    Inninge simpatie Antoinette. Mike en Alida was baie goeie vriende van my en Mick. Die twee gaan nou lekker oor vliegtuie gesels!! Is Alida nog met ons?

  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 and Profile picture of Thea (J v Rensburg) Combrinck 1972–1975 are now friends 9 months ago

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 commented on the post, Ray Lambeth passed away 10 months, 4 weeks ago

    Dear Sue

    I remember Ray so well – he was always friendly and helpful. May his soul rest in peace and may you find the peace to accept that he is now in a better place.
    Thinking of you. Rethea Mitchell […]

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update 1 year ago

    @karlpix Happy Birthday Karl. Have a lovely day. Rethea

  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 and Profile picture of Marius Lombard 1979--1999Marius Lombard 1979–1999 are now friends 1 year ago

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 and Profile picture of Flippie VermeulenFlippie Vermeulen *Capt* 1965–2011 are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago

  • Profile picture of ~Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell (SAA a/h 1976--1984)

    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 and Profile picture of Jock Cameron (SAA Capt 1967--2005)Jock Cameron. * . 1967–2005 are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 and Profile picture of Capt Dok MalanDok Malan.*. 1973–1996 are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update 1 year, 3 months ago

    Back home, back at work, back at playing the church organ. I need a holiday to recover from that fourteen and a half hour flight!

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update 1 year, 4 months ago

    Just about going home again. Flying Qantas from Sydney and YES, it is a B747-400! Jippee!

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update 1 year, 4 months ago

    Had the most lovely Christmas in Australia with my brother.

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted a new activity comment 1 year, 5 months ago

    In reply to: Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update @johankoen737 How are you doing Johan? Long time no hear or see? Hope you and your family will have a fantastic Festive Season. View

    Nee man! Mens raak so gewoond om meestal net Engels te praat. Ek en my seun vertrek vandag Aussie toe om vir my broer en sy familie te gaan kuier in Brisbane. Laaaaang vlug! Julle moet lekker Kersfees hou.

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update 1 year, 5 months ago

    @briangl Hi Brian. How are you doing? Haven’t seen you in Bedford Centre for a while. Rethea

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted an update 1 year, 5 months ago

    @johankoen737 How are you doing Johan? Long time no hear or see? Hope you and your family will have a fantastic Festive Season.

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    Rethea (vd Walt) Mitchell 1976–1984 posted a new activity comment 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: Neil Haasbroek 1957–1993 posted an update I am seeing the doctor today for a very painful knee – same side that my hip replacement op was after the car hit me. Let’s hold thumbs that this does not require […] View

    Hi Neil. Hope you will be up and around real quick. To have problems with one’s knees are not a joke. Loads of love, Rethea Mitchell (nee van der Walt)

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