Unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.
Zian was a loved son, brother and dearest friend.
Messages to the ‘Vermaak Family’ can be left in Zian’s tribute book on this page or sent C/- Grinters Funeral Home, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
A service to celebrate Zian’s life will be held at the Park Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton on Tuesday, 1 October 2024, at 10.00 am, followed by private cremation.
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27 Messages:
Cuzzy… ek weet ons het min tyd saam spandeer maar ek weet jy was n goeie mense. Jou plek in die Hemel is gemerk en jou siel is nou in vrede. Almal gaan jou baie mis. Zian jy was en is nogsteeds n awesome kid!
Cuzzy… ek weet ons het min tyd saam spandeer maar ek weet jy was n goeie mense was. Jou plek in die Hemel is gemerk en jou siel is nou in vrede. Almal gaan jou baie mis. Zian jy was en is nogsteeds n awesome kid!
Ourour deepest condolences
Zian,
You have left us far too soon, and the weight of your absence will be heavy in our hearts. You were an example of joy, energy, and boundless potential. In your short time, you touched more lives than some do in a lifetime. It’s difficult to accept that such a vibrant soul is no longer with us, and words feel inadequate in the face of your loss. But we take comfort in knowing that your light continues to shine through the memories you leave behind. We will remember the way you lived with courage, joy, and an undeniable zest for life. Rest in peace, dear Zian. You will always be with us, forever young, forever missed, and forever loved.
My deepest condolences to the family. Though I knew only a little, Zain was taken far too soon.
Zian you were well loved, and you will be missed.
Henriëtte & Evan Strydom from AB Family
Thank you so much Lucy and Zaskia. It was a lovely ceremony.
Lots of love put into it. ❤️
Thank you for being in his life.
Thank you Zian for all our shared laughs – from social club clay sculpting to giving my daughter her very own first tools with the supportive words to reinforce that she can do anything she wants to in life. Such a short time we knew you, but you made a huge impact on a 10 yr old girl. I only wish I could have shown you how important that truly was to us.
I am so glad that I met you Zian. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Taken from us to early. Rest in peace.
Zian you where well loved and we will miss you.
Henriette & Evan Strydom
Thank you for the privilege of letting us attend by link to the funeral. AB Equipment management, admins and technicians sat very quietly through the service, listening and understanding the grief being shared. He was everything you all spoke about. He made everyone feel special. We loved him. May he be at peace.
Dear Zian
You were one of the first friends I made when I started at Waikato University, your happy personality and joking manner made my first day a lot more comfortable. I am sorry you had to leave us so soon I know you and Evan also worked really well together and he always came how smiling and telling me the jokes and nonsense you two got upto that day. May your soul find it’s rest and may God bless you and keep you with his eternal love and protection. You touched the lives of so many people and you really were a special person who’s personality would always shine trough everything else.
You are loved and you are missed, I’m sad I wasn’t able to introduce you to our little girl, I know you were excited for me and Evan when you found out and I’m sure she would have loved you and made you smile just like you did others.
Ziggy, you will always be remembered for your contagious laugh and your amazing smile , you have left a huge void in our lives and hearts .
We love you !
RIP Ziggy .
Love Steven , Carrie, Mathew , Joshua and Grayson
My brave cousin who ventured out to explore. Would have loved to hear some of those stories. Here’s for a peaceful journey young Zian. Cheers cuzzy.
Ziggy , you will always be remembered for your contagious laugh and bright smile , what a void you have left in our lives and hearts .
RIP Ziggy , may you be dancing in the sky ❤️
Steven , Carrie , Mathew Joshua and Grayson
Ai Ziggy,
My heart is so sore. Why now? We were so close to getting reunited. I think this is the most silent conversations we’ve had in years. I sense your presence so strongly. Please my Ziggy, its okay, go rest now. We will never get over you but rather learn to live with this void. Love you so much.
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Dearest Zian…
Having known you for the time that I did was a true blessing. You were always funny and making us laugh at anything. You always had a smile on your face even though Zaskia and I annoyed you most of the time (climbing through your kitchen window).
Some of my fondest memories were binge watching ‘dank memes’ and laughing at stupid fails. Thank you for caring about me like you did 🤍 your memory will always be with me Zian 💙
My Ziggy Marley
I will always remember our adventures we had together when you were just a little sweet boy!!!
You were my favourite and most wanted side kick!!
I love you dearly
May your soul find the peace it deserves.
Your Uncle Joe
To my loving son. My baby.i will never be the same again.you were far from me but your light shined so bright it kekpt me going even when you where far away. Now you are closer and you are the most beautiful gift God ever bestowed on me. A mothers love have no boundries and can never be explained. I m broken without you. I know know i will hold you again….you are the only man than i will ever love for eternity. You are one of God s most beautiful creations. I love you Zian my boy….jou Mamma.xxx
Zian, my boy,
Unfortunately during the first few years when you and your Dad joined our family, I wasn’t around much, always travelling on the yachts, but these last few years was special, even though it was only over WhatsApp, we really started bonding. I felt really honoured to get the links to proof-read your book you were writing. Boy, did you have some serious imagination.
Ai Zian, I miss you so much, but I will always remember you. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Love you so much.
I was so pleased when you came running up our driveway with open arms yelling Mamma Chris, Mamma Chris and gave me a huge hug. This was the last time I saw you, which breaks my heart. I am just so happy that you got to spend Christmas in our home with us and your friends who loved you so very much. As always, we loved your huge smile and energy. Love always, Mamma Chris xxxxx
Zian was a go with flow type of person who loved braai broodjies and a good braai . Zian was always the life of the party and made us laugh out of our bellies. Zian will forever be in our hearts.
Totsiens Zian, jou voetspore is nie meer in die sand nie maar vir altyd in my hart.
To a wonderful boy, how has been loved by every one and taken away from us so soon.
We all will misses you dearly. I am glade to have known you for such a short time of your life.
Love and respect to you, from Ouma Suzette.
May God be with you
It was for me such a honour and privilege when I was asked to pin his prefect badge on his shirt when he became a school prefect.
Then there was his proud moment when he showed me his first effort of the knife he was making.
Was I surprised when he started singing (Rap) on one of his birthdays.
You’ve stepped deep footprints into my hart Zian and will never be
forgotten. Rest in peace my boy.
From Oupa 💔🥲
It was for me such an honour and privilege when I was asked to pin his prefect badge on his shirt when he became school prefect.
Then there was the proud moment when he showed me his first effort in the knife he was making. Was I surprised when he started singing (Rap) on one of his birthdays.
You’ve stepped deep footprints into my heart Zian and will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace my boy.
My Dear Big Brother,
I believe you were the smartest in our family, studying your Honors in Mechatronics Engineering, all your creative little side projects and intricate crafts, you’re just such a detailed, decorated, vivacious being. You knew so much about the world and you had so many interests, hobbies and goals in life. You accomplished so much in your life and I have always looked up to you.
Your sudden departure hit us like a disastrous hurricane and the aftermath of the storm now is only a damaged space, however by sharing the joy and the pain now, may we lessen the pain and remember the joy more clearly.
Once, you visited Mom and I in Pretoria and we stayed up late every night for hours playing video games and laughing, watching cartoons and just being so silly and free! I will always treasure the late nights because of you. I loved watching you play, I loved hanging out with you, you always made me feel so special. But the truth is, all of our shared moments were special because it’s YOU, You are the magic! Your colorful, beautiful, loving soul shines through your emerald eyes and this memory of your being is my most treasured, most precious memory and I will carry you in my heart forever.
One thing I have learnt from your friends and the people who loved you is that you always lifted others up, even when it was hard for you. You made people laugh and you made people want to be better and do more in life.
You most certainly inspired me! You pushed me to be a better version of myself and you always tried to make time for me, which I will forever be grateful for.
In our life together as siblings we were somehow always far apart and yet we managed to always stay close and keep in touch. Now, I can’t keep in touch but I can definitely keep you close, and I will. I will honor your memory in all the successes and triumphs in my life. I Love you forever, Brother Bear.
Thank YOU for being MY big brother.
Your life was a blessing and your memory will forever be a treasure,
Rest in peace, Zian