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Dorothy Etwaroo Obituary
Dorothy has always had a deep love for music. She was a member of the Howard University-Trinidadian Steel Drum Ensemble and was a professional pianist. Dorothy was a devout Christian, proudly sharing her faith with all that she encountered, spreading God's word and His love. She served as a choir member, church pianist and/or minister of music for The United Church of God, Deeper Life Assembly of God, Smithville Assembly, Victory Life World Outreach Center and Bethel Temple Assembly of God: the latter for which she was a member for 20 years.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Neville Etwaroo of Hampton, Va.; five children, Angela Fitch (Charles) of Germantown, Md., David Etwaroo II (Teresa) of Hampton, Va., Indira Etwaroo of Jersey City, N.J., Sunita Hines (Glenn) of Yorktown, Va., and Matthew Etwaroo of Germantown, Md.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; an aunt, Lucy Johnson of Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Regina Crayton of Hampton, Va., Joanne Mangum of Washington, D.C., and Ruth Khemraj of Hampton, Va.; a mother-in-law, Doris Etwaroo of Miami, Fla.; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton. Dorothy's life will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel Temple Assembly of God by Pastor Victor H. Pope.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive in Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Etwaroo
Shauna Pryor
August 31, 2025
Hello family. I know she's in heaven. Be comforted.
Roy Root
August 8, 2022
Dorothy was such an inspiration to me during some rough times. Her faith and her music kept us both going. Her family was super and we all know that the Lord has her, as he has all of us if we seek.
Roy C Root
August 14, 2021
She brought my faith to the forefront and her singing and piano playing was joyous! God hold her and my best to the family.
Priya Etwaroo
August 19, 2008
May your warm and gentle soul Rest in peace Aunt Dorothy. I Love you Aunt Dorothy.
Daniel Riggins
August 17, 2008
May God bless and keep you and your family during this time.
Marguerite Caldwell
August 16, 2008
Dorothy was such a wonderful christian friend.I will miss our friendship and good times together with my sister in Christ.I'm sorry I was unable to attend the wake and funeral.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tomeka Singleton
August 15, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Maggie Bain
August 15, 2008
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope you find peace in knowing that there is no suffering in God's house. May God bless you and keep you.
Barbara Singleton
August 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Etwaroo family for such a great loss. I fondly remember Mrs. Etwaroo as a very caring and special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless everyone.
Derrick Singleton
August 14, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Candace Washington, PhD
August 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I pray solace for you during this time of bereavement. Rest assured that "Aunt Dot" is at peace because she held a strong faith in the Lord.
David Hines
August 14, 2008
We regret your loss and pray that life will grant you all the best. May God bless you!
Chris Yates
August 14, 2008
As a friend of David Etwaroo II, I want to express my deepest sympathies to the entire Etwaroo extended family. May knowing that she will be with the Lord helping him with his work make your day to day lives easier. You are all in my families prayers.
Mario Hoffmann
August 14, 2008
Dave, our heart is with you, your family, and most certainly your mother you now gets to be with our father in a place much nicer than any of us might know - for that is his promise to those that love him. While I didn't know your mother, I do know you and can honestly say that her love and grace continues to live in her children. The Hoffmann Family prayers are with you! Mario, Tina, Michael & Daniel.
Curtis Peters & Amy Peach
August 14, 2008
David & Teresa - Please know that you are in our prayers and we extend our sincerest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. May God be with you all.
August 14, 2008
David - I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and your family will be in the thoughts and prayers of everyone on our softball team! Erin Peters
Carolyn Beck
August 14, 2008
To the family :
May the peace of our Father satiate your being and draw you even closer than ever as you walk through this time of celebration. I can picture Dorothy worshipping Jesus to the fullest now that she has entered eternity! She fought a good fight and is now being rewarded her awards!!! To God be the glory for all the lives that Dorothy has touched. I admired Dorothy's faith in God!
Blessings,
Ramona White
August 14, 2008
Sunita and family,
The Cousins and White families express our deepest sympathy during these hours of grief and sadness. Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is with God --- resting in perfect peace.
Derek & Ramona White and Roberta Cousins & family
Mary Holmes-HDSS
August 14, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Dr. Sadie Carter
August 14, 2008
Sunita,
My heart is so heavy for you and your family right now. I pray for your comfort during this difficult time. Please know that God is in control and in times of trouble, he shall guide you. Take Care
Shauna Pryor-Etwaroo
August 14, 2008
God Bless You as you release your loved one into the hands of her Father and Savior.
Love Shauna, Nick, Kenny and Little David
David Williams
August 14, 2008
David and Family - take comfort in your faith and celebrate your Mother's journey to sit next to the hand of God and remember time will rejoin us all. David Williams (Fort Monroe Noontime Soccer)
Beulah Davis, LSW, Riverside Hospice
August 14, 2008
Family of the Late Mrs. Etwaroo,
I had the pleasure of meeting this fine Christian lady. She exuded faith, compassion and love even in the midst of her own illness. We were able to minister to each other at my last visit. I shall never forget her.
I pray for your comfort, peace and guidance as each of you deal with the seasons of grief.
Be encouraged and blessed.
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