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Debra Marijka Hodge.

“For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth; and though after my skin worms destroy this body yet in my flesh shall I see God” - Job 19:25,26

It is with great sadness we regret to announce the passing of our beloved daughter, mother, sister, niece and friend, Debra Marijka Hodge.

Sunrise: Feb. 23, 1979 --- Sunset: Feb. 18, 2013

Leaves to mourn:
Mother: Elfrida Chandler
Son: Jamali Hodge
Brothers:  Robelto Hodge and family (Statia)
                  Edwin Hodge and family
                  Alexis Arrindell and family
Sisters: Patricia Jones – Hodge and family (USA)
            Barbara Holt –Hodge and family (USA)
            Brenda Mardenborough – Chandler
Aunts: Suzette Jermin
             Maria Felix
             Lucina Richards
Uncles: Ezekiel Jermin and family
             Roosevelt Rombley and family
            Remigio Chandler and family
            Erik Chandler and family
            Simon Chandler and family
            Cuthburt (Pincho) Chandler and family
            Jeff Chandler and family (USA)

Nieces and Nephews: Appelonia, Lanisa, Shermine, Shanee, Shanettie, Bianca, Marijka, Edesha, Edeshanna, Chantal, Daniel, Michael, Oseaan, Jaylen, McNiel, Aquany, Isiah.
Cousins: too numerous to mention
Close friends: Natasha, Abigail, Beatrix, Beatrice, Teddy, Elisabeth, Marge, Classmates of Sundial…..too numerous to mention.
Related to: Hodge, Chandler, Rombley, Jermin, Jones, Holt, Mardenboroug, Richards, Schaap, Salomon, Arrindell, Pascuetin, Flanders, Violenus,  Woods, Richardson, Lambert, Glascow, Lynch and many others too numerous to mention.
Thanks to: Dr. Ruth Dougles, Dr. Jolles and Dr. Wynter and all the nurses of St. Maarten Medical Center.

Please note that a wake will be held in honor of Debra will be held on Monday February 25th, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the St. Peters Community Center.
The funeral service for the late Debra Marijka Hodge will be held on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Zagersgut. Viewing: 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Service: 2:00pm. Interment: Cul de sac cemetery.

After the Home going service, we the family kindly request, no visitation at home. We thank you for your understanding.

May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

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

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