of Callala Beach
Passed away after a courageous battle on Sunday, 8 March 2026. Beloved husband of Hazel. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Adrian, and Arnita & Pip. Cherished Poppy of Charlotte. Loved brother of Linda and Trevor. Ivan will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends.
Aged 79 Years
It’s nice to sit down and do nothing and after that have a rest
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Ivan’s Celebration of Life Service, to be held at H. Parsons Funeral Home, Nowra, 52 North Street, Nowra, on Friday, 20 March 2026 at 11:00 am.
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11:00 am, Fri 20 March 2026Venue
H. Parsons Funeral Home, 52 North St, Nowra, New South Wales 2541, AUView on Google Maps
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My deepest sympathy to Hazel, Arnita and family.
Love Jennifer
Our deepest sympathy to Hazel and family. I cant believe now that he is older he looks a lot like Trevor.
It’s also nice to know he reached a good age. It must be in the genes.
Love
Esme Ernie and family ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ❤️
My deepest sympathy to Hazel and family. Thanks for being such a great friend. I live with many wonderful memories and the grace that i was able to visit you and Hazel
I salute you my brother for your unwavering faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Till we meet again
Never to be forgotten
My deepest sympathy to Hazel and family we will always remember Ivan love Dawn Bernhardi ,( Hall )
My sincere condolences to Aunty Hazel,Arnita,Pip,and Charlotte on the passing of Uncle Ivan Hardenberg.In our thoughts and prayers always.Love from Pamela,Zoe and Ivan and the extended Smith family.Always here for you all.
Till we meet again 🙏😘❤️
My sincere condolences to Aunty Hazel,Arnita,Pip,and Charlotte on the passing of Uncle Ivan Hardenberg.In our thoughts and prayers always.Love from Pamela,Zoe and Ivan and the extended Smith family.Always here for you all.
Till we meet again 🙏😘❤️
Sincere condolences
Dearest Hazel and family, our condolences to you. Ivan will never be forgotten, we always remember the days of our youth having great fun together. Sending all our love Freda Smith (Fernandes) and family.
Dearest Hazel and family.
Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
May you find much comfort and peace by God’s grace blessings and love
Francis and James Joseph
A friend of many people, all the van Ettens were so happy to know this great Aussie.Love and let’s all celebrate his life to the full
Deepest sympathies to the family…your in our thoughts..love Alfred and Bertha Fernandes
Eunice Leitie (Fernandes and families …
RIP
Gone but not forgotten, toooo many memories were made with Ivan .
Heartfelt sympathy and condolence to all the family.
Love and greetings,
The BARENDSE clan
So sorry to hear the sad news of Ivan passing away. Sending condolences to Hazel, Anita, Pip and Charlotte l. Thinking of you all. Wishing I could be there with you 🙏❤️
Dear Uncle Ivan was my Confirmation Teacher . He was a close and wonderful family friend to my Sidney and Marlene, my Mum and Dad, also my in-laws, Ivan and Marlene Smith. Never forgot his smile and the love that radiated from him. An amazing example of faith to me. All our love and sincere condolences Aunty Hazel, Arnita and all yours❤️ from all of ours❤️
We don’t see you often but we love you forever! With love and condolences Aunty Hazel, Arnita, Charlotte & Pip ♥️ 🕊️
Melissa & Bev xx
Hi Aunty Hazel, Anita & Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Ivan.
Thinking of you all during this time.
You are in our prayers.
God Bless
Sean & Jacqui Pereira
Hi Aunty Hazel, Anita & Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Ivan.
Thinking of you all during this time.
You are in our prayers.
God Bless
Sean & Jacqui Pereira
Condolences dear Hazel and family.
Dear Hazel and family, accept our deepest sympathy and condolences in this time of your loss. We pray that you experience God’s blessings of peace and strength as you live reminiscent moments and fond memories. Ivan was a great blessing to us all.
You can take it easy now my old mate, we have been through a lot together some good some not so good lol,one parting note please don’t forget the chords when you get home 🎸🎸 RIP
Our Sincerest Condolences to Hazel and family.. so sorry for your loss but Heaven is a better place with him and our loved ones…surely there is so much rejoicing on the other side…May our Heavenly Father Bless you all and you experience his love and kindness is this period of saying Goodbye till we all meet again love Shirley and Barry Drew 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sincere condolences to all Ivan’s loved ones. As a child I have fond memories of Ivan visiting our home in cpt (the late Sybil and Ferdie). My parents were incredibly fond of Ivan.
Rest in God’s beautiful peace.
Trevor and Linda you’re in my thoughts and prayers❤️
Our deepest sympathy to the Hardenberg family and wish you gods peace and comfort. Hazel and Anita you remain in our prays and thoughts . Love Craig and Tash
Our sincere condolences to you Hazel and family on the sad passing of your loving husband Ivan ,you are in our thoughts and prayers, big hugs and lots of love.