John Ernst PRETORIUS was born 8 Janaury 1922 at Karibib, South West Africa. View birth certificate.
John PRETORIUS married Elvira Maria BAIOCCHI on the 22 April 1944.
Elvira Maria BAIOCCHI was born on 6 November 1925 in Johannesburg to Silvio Baiocchi & Anne Roödtman The family was living at 23 Troye Street Jahannesburg, South Africa at the time of Elvira's birth.
From the marriage certificate we know John was 22 years old, born in the country of South West Africa. He was a bachelor, his occupation was Union Defense Force, and his residence was 46 Married Quarters, Johannesburg.
Elvira was 18 years old, born in Transvaal, South Africa. She was
listed as a spinster, her occupation was Clerk and her residence was 82
Nugget Road, Johannesburg. Consent to marry was given by her father and
the service was performed by W. P. Whelan, Catholic Priest.
Witnesses were "E. Baiocchi" and "J Pretorius" The "E. Baiocchi"
was probably Elvira's brother Emilio, since their grandfather Emilio
had already passed away. The "J Pretorios" could have been John's
grandfather Jan Pretorius.
Here is a photo from John and Elvira's wedding. wedding photo
View marriage certificate for John and Elvira.
John and his wife had 3 children, two of whom are still living.
son still living
Theresa Charlotte PRETORIUS, born 30 December 1947
daughter still living
Here is John and Elvira
Here is John Pretorius and his ham radio system.........communication before the internet!!!
John PRETORIUS passed away on 16 November 1990, in South Africa, in the arms of his daughter.
Here is Elvira on Mother's Day in 2007
The grand lady, Elvira Maria Baiocchi Pretorius, passed away on 22 July 2015, a few months short of her 90th birthday..
This page was last updated on 29 August 2015