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Rafael Leonardo Richardson a.k.a. Naldo.

“The LORD is my light and salvation whom shall I fear”

We announce the sudden passing of

Rafael Leonardo Richardson a.k.a. Naldo (the brother of the late Lolita Richardson from Middle Region)
Sunrise 01 April, 1956 (Aruba) – Sunset 12 March, 2011(St. Maarten)

He leaves to mourn:
Wife:                     Anali Richardson-Gabriel a.k.a Adela
Son:                       Rafael Richardson a.k.a. Eto
Daughter:            Antonia Mildred Richardson
Step Father:       Norman Pantophlet (Aruba)
Sisters:                 Maria Richardson and Family (SXM)
                                Francisca Frias and Family (SXM-USA)
                                Catharina Richardson and Family (SXM)
                                Marianne Davis and family (SXM-The Netherlands)
Brothers:             James Arrindell a.k.a Jaime and family (Aruba)
                                Ruben Richardson and family (Aruba-The Netherlands)
                                Donicio Richardson (Aruba)
                                Rico Arrindell and family (SXM)
                                Maurice Arrindell and family (SXM)
                                Chester Berkel and family (SXM)
Nieces:                 Gina Carty-Richardson and family (SXM-The Netherlands)
                                Judith Richardson and family (SXM)
                                Rosita Dirkzs and family (SXM)
                                Many more too numerous to mention in SXM, Aruba and Netherlands
Nephews:           William Chandler and family (SXM)
                                Many more too numerous to mention in SXM, Aruba and The Netherlands
Great Nephew:                Jerry Nicholson and Family (SXM)
                                Many more too numerous to mention in (SXM-Aruba-The Netherlands)
Great Nieces:    Too numerous to mention (SXM-Aruba-The Netherlands)
Cousins:               Too numerous to mention in (SXM and Aruba)
God Child:           Jose Antonio (Dom. Republic)
Sisters in Law:    Jenny Edwards (Curacao)
                                Magriet Richardson (Aruba)
                                Rosa Gabriel (Dom.  Republic)
                                Maria Dirkzs (Aruba)
                               
Brother in law:  Antonio Frias (SXM)
                                Eliberto Gabriel (Dom.Republic)
                                Manuelsito Gabriel and family (Dom.Republic)
                                Domingo Gabriel and family (Dom.Republic)
                                Juaquin Gabriel and family (SXM)
                                Papito Gabriel and family (SXM)

Close friends and family: Mildred Fleming (French St.Martin)
                                                  Eric Chandler
                                                  Alfonso Dollison and family a.k.a.Tuna
                                                  Johnny Dollison and family
                                                  Roy Marlin (from Dollison Dr.) and family
                                                  Oswin Kook a.k.a. Pincho
Management and staff of Menzies Aviation Services & St.Maarten Placement Network NV
He was related to: Richardson, Frias, Chandler, Davis, Arrindell, Gabriel, Pantophlet, Rombley,
                                                            Claxton-Gibbs, Petronilia, Nicholson, Carty, Dirkzs, Thomas,
                                                             Gitterson, Berkel.
Funeral arrangements for the late Rafael Leonardo Richardson a.k.a. Naldo will be held in Thursday 17th   March 2011 at the Risen Christ Roman Catholic Church in South Reward. Viewing will be from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Service will commence at 3:00pm. Interment will take place at the Cul de Sac  cemetery.


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

May His Soul Rest in Peace

 

 

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