WAKKER – Albert Jan “Alby”

Born on December 21, 1939. Passed away August 26, 2022.

Passed away suddenly at home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday 26th August 2022. Aged 82 years.

Absolutely adored husband of Val.

Brother to Henk, Jan (dec.) John and Rita.

Loved and adored father and father-in-law to Rita & Steve, and Shane & Kate.

Awesome Opa to his loving grandsons, Ryan, Jordan & Alex.

 

You worked so hard for those you loved,

you always did your best,

you fought until you could no more,

and now you are at rest,

sadly missed.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 6 Ollerton Avenue, MoeView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Albert (Alby) Jan Wakker will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue, Moe on FRIDAY (September 02, 2022) commencing at 11.00 am.

Alby’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream please CLICK HERE .

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ambulance Service Victoria would be appreciated, envelopes available at the service; or donate online using the following link.
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Tributes
  1. Dadda, you were one of a kind. So loving and generous with your wisdom and time. You made us all who we are today. We are so blessed, you will be so missed. Luv you Dadda. Rita Melinda xxx

    Rita Hall August 27, 2022
  2. To dear Val-and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of Alby, such a loving man, forever in your hearts love Carol and Peter

    Carol Grigarius August 28, 2022
  3. Dear Val and family – so so sorry to learn of the sad passing of Alby! Our sincerest sympathies and thoughts to you all from both of us! Also a sad loss for Motown to lose another of its old identities! Take care of yourself, Val – love and big hugs xx💞🌹

    Mim and Jon Hall August 28, 2022
  4. Dear Val and family,
    Our deepest condolences to you all on the loss of Alby – a true gentleman and devoted husband, father and Opa. our love and thoughts are with you.
    John and Claire Engel and family

    Claire Engel August 30, 2022
  5. Dear Rita, I’m just heart broken for you, mum and the rest of the family. We, your little work family will be here for you when you’re ready and we will support you through those struggle street days ahead. Love you lots my friend xxx

    Joan Thorburn August 30, 2022
  6. Dear Val, Rita, Shane and Ryan,
    Sending our deepest condolences to all the family at this very sad time. Such a sad loss.
    Thinking of you.
    Kev, Donna and Jared xo

    Donna Baldacchino August 31, 2022
  7. Our Sincere condolences to Val & Family

    Alby was a great father , community man in Gippsland and his presence will be missed by many. Thanks for your tireless contributions and being a friend of the family. RIP

    Effie , Peter , Manny , Vicki & Gelagotis family xx

    Manny Gelagotis August 31, 2022
  8. A former colleague and friend who was an indispensable part of our team.

    Our sincere condolences to Val, Rita, Shane and families. On behalf of TAFE Gippsland Plumbing Department

    Trevor Watson August 31, 2022
  9. Dear Val and Family we are very saddened to hear of Albys passing and would like to pass on our thoughts to all at this very sad time. Love Steve, Joanne, Jenna and Matt and Taryne Fletcher

    Stephen and Joanne Fletcher August 31, 2022
  10. Dear Val, Rita, Shane, Ryan & extended family we are very sad to hear of Alby’s passing. He was a true gentleman & will be greatly missed by everyone he knew.
    Dave, Rita, Jessica & Nathan Curtis.

    Rita Curtis September 1, 2022
  11. To Val, Shane,Rita & families,
    So sorry to hear of Albys passing, he was a true gentleman . Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Di & Jock Eason

    Diane Eason September 1, 2022
  12. Thinking of you all at this very sad time but hold on to all the memories you have as you can never loose those.
    Rest in peace Alby a true gentleman who will be sadly missed sending big hugs to Val our (Mrs Wakky Woo), Rita,Shane and families lots of love from Sue,Amanda, Johnno and Wendy xxx

    Amanda Wirz September 2, 2022
  13. To Val and family,
    We were saddened to hear of the passing of Alby, such a lovely gentleman. We are thinking of you at this time. Our sincerely condolences to Rita and Shane. We will remember him with fondness.

    John and Lorraine Backman September 2, 2022
  14. RIP Alby, beautiful and loving service, condolences and love to family and friends, 🙏⚘💖

    Kerryn Hallett September 2, 2022