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Carl E. Benders.

Job 1:21- “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

We regret to announce the passing of

Carl E. Benders
Born 23 June  1933 ~ Died 1 July 2013

Left to mourn his:
Children:
Marilijn Benders and family in Curacao
Althea Benders and family and family in Holland
Theresita Illidge Benders and family in Curacao
His brothers:
Hubert Benders and family in St. Maarten
Ralph Benders and family in St. Maarten
Cyril Benders deceased
Hu Benders deceased

Sisters:
Olivia Benders and family in St. Maarten
Osefita Benders and family in St. Maarten
Sylvia Janja Benders and family in Curacao
Beaulah Benders and family in Curacao
His grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins to numerous to mention
Close friends: Fina Sprott, Albertha Lake (mamie)
Related family: Benders, Bell, Janga, Illidge, Cannegieter, Mardenborough, Hazel, Richardson
If we have forgotten and any family members in our time of grieve we sincerely apologize as it was not intentionally done

The funeral service  will be held on Tuesday July 9th, 2013 at the Emerald Funeral Home Chapel in Cay Hill. Viewing: 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Service: 2:00pm. Interment

May his 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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