Dr Christa Deeleman-Reinhold (1930-2025)
It is with deep sorrow to share the news that Dr Christa Deeleman-Reinhold passed away peacefully on Wednesday 26 March 2025, aged 94, in the Netherlands.
Christa will be fondly remembered not just for her prolific and seminal contributions to Asian arachnology, but as a warm and engaging friend for those who know her.
In her final years, she battled her illness bravely and soldiered on at home to continue to describe many more species, mainly from Southeast Asia.
In the last 3 weeks of her life, 3 more great-grandchildren were born, and she was able to meet all of them.
Our condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
