Gweneth Eugenie van Gurp, b.k.a. Ms. Eugie or Nana.

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,
 which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day”- 2 Timothy 4: 6-8

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, friend and neighbor Gweneth Eugenie van Gurp, b.k.a. Ms. Eugie or Nana, born on November 24, 1944 and died on Monday, June 03 2013, in
Santo Domingo, at the age of 69 years.

She leaves to mourn:

Children
Franklin b.k.a. Sonny or Chiba Van Gurp & Family - USA
Herman Van Gurp & family
Glenda Van Gurp & Family

Adopted Children
Joan George
Jossy Rombley

Grandchildren
Maritza & Geraldo Scott
Franklin & Franchesca Van Gurp
Jairo Van Gurp, N’Kenzi Williams & Ikenro Christopher
Geonary Fidanique  & Jean-Yves Maduro – Curacao
Faradit Augusta – Holland
Meladie – Santo Domingo

Great-Grandchildren
Tion Scott
Xeleah Augusta - Holland
Gydion Fidanique - Curacao

Sisters
Nina Greene & Family – USA
Recilla Van Gurp b.ka.Silla or Mom & Family

Special Sisters
Maisie Richardson & Family
Cynthie Fleming & Family

Brothers
David Van Gurp & Family – St. Croix
Ambrose Van Gurp & Family

Sisters-in-Law
Leocadie Lake
Sybil Van Gurp

Aunts
Jane Butler & Family – U.S.A.
Ochlin Kentish & Family – Anguilla

Uncle
Dr. Cutwin Lake & Family – Anguilla

Nieces & Nephews, Great-nieces & Great-nephews
Too numerous to mention

Close friends
The Vlaun Family
Beatrice b.k.a. Loonie DeWeever & family
Elmie Thompson
Ann Geerlings & family
Rose Arrindell & family
Josephita Benders & family
Joycelyn Griffen & family
Iris Hodge & family
Reggie & Jackie Coram & family
Doris & Denise
Ashton Brooks
Kenol Caston & family
Downstreet Neighbors
And many others too numerous to mention

She was related to the following families:

Van Gurp, Scott, Van Heyningen, Richardson, Lake, Illidge, Tjen-a-Kwoei, DeWeever, Baptiste, Proctors, Froston, James, Brazou, Sprott, Mathew, Leonard, Kentish, Vlaun, Butlers, Bailey, Voges, Hubbard, Rivers, Peterson, Bells , Laurence, Henry, Olivacci,  Hughes, Huggins, Allen, Green, Cocks, Fidanique, Augusta, Christopher, Fridays, Bannermans, Richardson, Coram, Lejuez, Pantophlet, Mussen, Wilson, Hazel, Williams, Gumbs, Horsfords, Henrys, her Methodist Church family and the Members of Class No. 2 of the Philipsburg Methodist Church, Close neighbors and Down Street family.

Special thanks to: The Staff of the St. Maarten Medical Center, Dr. Wynter, Dr. Datema, Dr. Friday, Dr. Laurent, Staff of the Ambulance Department, Staff of the Emerald Funeral Home.

In our time of grief, if we have failed to mention anyone, please forgive us it is not intentional.

A Wake will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at her home on Backstreetfrom 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The service of thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Philipsburg Methodist Church. Viewing from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Service of thanksgiving will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Cemetery. After the funeral the family requests no visitors at the home. Thanking you in advance for your understanding.

 May her soul rest in Eternal Peace

And as her favourite saying goes: “IT IS………..WHAT IT IS”

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