"Martin" Johannes Marinus van't Zelfde

Our family is deeply saddened to share that beloved husband and father “Martin” Johannes Marinus van’t Zelfde passed away unexpectedly on February 11th, 2026. He was our everything, and we are devastated by this loss. In our thoughts, he joins his son Sean (1991-2013). A man who had a bigger heart than he ever let on, he will be sorely missed by wife Frances, daughter Jacqueline, and many more around the world.

It would warm our hearts for others to share their stories and pictures of Martin through the years. Feel free to share here or email them to inmemoryofmartinvz@gmail.com.

More details regarding a gathering in his memory will follow. Please reach out to us for more information at inmemoryofmartinvz@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, we encourage a donation to the Johan Cruyff foundation, which you can find at the bottom of this page. A childhood idol of Martin’s, Cruyff creates spaces for young people to grow through sport.