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Etienne Hubert Meyers. (UPDATED)

Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF OUR BELOVED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT GRAND FATHER, GREAT GREAT GRAND FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE AND FRIEND

ETIENNE HUBERT MEYERS, better known as  Goong - Goong
SUNRISE NOVEMBER 17TH, 1923
SUNSET FEBRUARY 14TH, 2013
He was the husband of the late Eulalie Meyers-Hazel.
He was a former member of the Police Force of St. Maarten – KPNA Mr. Meyers was also Captain of the Boys Brigade of St. Maarten and the Zion Men with a Vision.

 

Children:                              Charles A. Meyers and Ann S. Meyers & Fam.
                                                Gwendolyn E. Williams-Meyers and Rene Williams & Fam.
                                                Etienne (Tochi) Meyers and MP Silvia Meyers-Olivaccee & Fam.
                                                Joycelyn Cannegieter-Meyers & Harrison Cannegieter & Fam. (ATL)
                                                Merlyn F. Ottley-Meyers and Milton (Bobby) Ottley & Fam.
                                                Jacqueline Petty-Meyers and Estario Petty & Fam.
                                                Franklin A. Meyers and Brenda K. Wathey.
                                                Harold Scott

Sister:                                   Yvonne Schmedes & Fam. (NY)

Grandchildren:                  Sherriff Tochi Baraka (ATL),Dwayne, Tasha (Orlando), Tyrone, Helen, Abdul, Indira, Hakim, Dekembe, Minister Jamal (Alabama),Terry (Holland), Junella (ATL), Omar, Dante (ATL), Mhalik (ATL), Akkoye (ATL), Azzarra, Quianna (Aruba), Shanakka, Tyhrese.

Great Grands:                   Genesis, Naia, Cierra, Kiara, Adam, Etienne, Aaron, Miracle, Khai (Holland)-Mark, Shon, Jamayah (Alabama), Kwame, Jaheim, Abdul Jr.

Great-Great Grand:    Cheyenne
Brother In-Laws:              Sydney Schmedes (NY)
                                                Melford & Joan Hazel & Fam.
                                                Cyril & Irma) Hazel & Fam.
                                                Sam & Bernadine Hazel & Fam
                                                Newton & Clara Hazel & Fam. (FL)
                                                Freddy & Diane Hazel & Fam.
                                                Edward & Rita Arrindell & Fam.

Sister In-Laws:                   Helen Lake & Fam. (NC)
                                                Margaret  Betty  Goffe & Fam (NY)
                                                Melda McMullen  & Fam. (ATL)
                                                Attress &Marius  Froston & Fam.             
                                                Irene Hodge & Fam.
                                                Barbara & Michelle Charville & Fam. (VA)
                                                Sophia Iles
                                                Ghysline Iles
                                                Elderine Iles
                                                Moyenva & Leonardo  Bromet & Fam.
                                                Claudette Hazel (Anguilla) & Fam.

Nieces:                                 Yvette Gilliard & Fam. -USA
                                                Jennifer Johnson & Fam. USA

Nephews:                    David & Darryl Schmedes- USA
Uncle In-Law:              Freddie York and Fam- SXM
Cousins:                               Lionel Hazel
                                                Marge Gumbs
                                                Jules, Maximilen & Edward Richardson & fam.
                                                Whitfield Austin & Fam
                                                Gervaille Brooks & Fam
                                                Carmen Rollan & Fam
                                                Monica Mingau & Fam
                                                Milton Priest & Fam
                                                Robert & Justin Priest & Fam
                                                Children  of the late Henry Priest
                                                Children of the late Maxime Hughes
                                                Amely, Alberic & Felix Miller
                                                Juliette Roland & Fam
                                                Lisette Connor & Fam
                                                Eliene Fargeau & Fam
                                                Carmen Hodge & Fam
                                                Gibbs family in Cay-Hill
                                                Kary Brooks
                                                Arlene Gibbs
                                                Rosita Durio-Brooks & Fam
                                                Christina Brooks & Fam
                                                Alfredo Rollan
                                                Cynthia Lake & Fam

God Children:              Jimmy Lake & Melvin Jacobs and many others too numerous to mention.
Close Friends:                    Charles Williams – French side
Phillip and Jas Bryan.
                                                Rosie Labega
                                                Muriel Lake & fam.
                                                Rev. Myrna Lake
                                                Rosie Richardson
                                                Ursula Lake & fam.
                                                Shirley Trottman
                                                Oretha Duzanson
                                                Mam Charville - French St. Martin
                                                Emma Petty
                                                Children of the late Popo Questel
                                                Children of the late Saundy Illidge
                                                Cannegieter family in Curacao
                                                Gladys Williams & Fam   -CUR
                                                Nel  Lake & Fam
                                                Louis Lake & fam
                                                Bonnie Hanson & fam.
                                                Miguel Alexander (Cur)
                                                Therese Van Heyningen

He leaves to mourn - Zion Methodist Congregation & Management & Staff of Jump Up Casino.

Caretaker:                        Clarice Connor
                                        Idita

Special thanks to:             The White and Yellow Cross
                                        Dr. Pedro Arrindell
                                        Dr. Danaway
                                        Dr. Tibaud
 Bertie Charles, Claudia Hermance, The Olivaccee’s

He was related to the following families:
Meyers-Hazel-York-Williams-Cannegieter-Ottley-Petty-Blijden-Bryson-Arrindell-Arrundell-Scott-Roumou-Lake-Priest-Holiday-VanHeyningen-Hughes-Miller-Gibbs-Brown-Richardson-Manuel-Roland-Melyn-Rollan-Withfield-Durio-Crecque-Flanders-Hodge-Phillips.

In the event anyone’s name has not been mentioned it is not intentional.

 A wake will be held on Thursday February 21st, 2013 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at The Royal Funeral Home and Crematorium in Sucker Garden.

         On Saturday, February 23, 2013 the home going service for the late ETIENNE HUBERT MEYERS, better known as Goong – Goong will be held at the Royal Funeral Home and Crematorium in Sucker Garden. Viewing: 10:00am to 11:00a.m. Service: 11:00a.m. Interment: Cul de Sac cemetery.

The family would like to retire quietly after the burial service and kindly request no visitors at the home. Thanks for your understanding.


May his soul rest in Eternal Peace

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home & Royal Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

 

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