Philipsburg:--- The Philipsburg Cultural Center was packed to capacity on Thursday night as members of the St. Maarten community paid their tribute to the late Sir Ian Michael Valz.Sir Ian as he is known was described by many to be a perfectionist, dedicated and one that love theatrics. Valz was also accredited to being a man who strived for the best and one that demanded the best from his actors.
Speaking of his sternness when training actors for plays was Claudette Labega Foresight, Acting Lt. Governor Millicent De Weever, Erno Labega, Richard Gisbson Sr, Jerry Sardine, The St. Maarten Guyanese Foundation, PJD2 Radio and several others who were fortunate to have worked with Sir Ian Valz.
Valz was also known to be a confidant and mentor to many people both here on St. Maarten and Guyana his native country. Many said Valz devoted his life on St. Maarten to nurture arts, theater and culture even though he knew that there were not much financial benefits for him.
Funeral services for the late Sir Ian Michael Valz will take place at the Emerald Funeral Home on Friday.
