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Engelbrecht Oranje
1918 - 2014
Engelbrecht Oranje
1918 - 2014
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BORN
1918
DIED
2014
Engelbrecht Oranje Obituary
Engelbrecht "Opa" Oranje, 96, of Vallejo passed away on Saturday Nov. 15 at Abel Care Home, in Concord. He was born in Amsterdam, Holland.
Engelbrecht was the youngest of eight children. His family immigrated to the USA from Amsterdam, Holland in 1956, and was a Vallejo resident for 53 years. He is predeceased by his wife, Cornelia in 2005.
He is survived by his children, sons, "Bob" Engelbrecht (Lynette), Corrie (Sue) Oranje, of Concord, and Rick (Nancy) Oranje of Napa; daughters, Marianne Bunnell of Vallejo, Annette (Eddie) Abrao of Benicia; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grand-children, and seven great great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m., at Skyview Memorial Lawn, 200 Rollingwood Drive, in Vallejo.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Skyview Memorial Lawn. 707-644-7474.
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Carol Schneider Bourgerie
November 22, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. I've seen several wonderful family pictures on Facebook and it's evident that Mr. Oranje was well loved by his family. I remember when the family arrived in the USA and also going to Higgins Shoe Store to buy shoes from Mr. Oranje. May he RIP.
Carol Schneider Bourgerie, Rio Vista, CA
Monique Wagner
November 21, 2014
You will truly be missed by many. You had a such a kind and warm spirit.So glad I knew you.Rest in peace Oom Bob. Veel liefs Monique
Reedy Wobig
November 20, 2014
Omi Bep, you well be truly missed with your never ending stories and you wonderful sense of humor. As you reunite with all our family in heaven another party begins. Thanks for the memories. Veel liefs van Anna Oranje Hillecamp and Ken & Reedy Wobig and family ??
Charlotte & Jim Donaldson
November 19, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Oranje. Although we did not know you, we hear nothing but that you had a wonderful life and beautiful family. We do know Annette and Marianne, so sorry for the family's loss but know you are at rest now. Love, Charlotte and Jim Donaldson
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Donnie Fisi
November 19, 2014
God bless Opa. Annette I'm so sorry for your loss and your family's loss. He was a wonderful man. Suzy and I were talking just last night about how his eyes with dance whenever he smiled, and he smiled a lot. We are both so sorry, at least he's resting in the arms of the Lord and he's with your mom.
November 19, 2014
Oranje Family:
We were neighbors on campbell avenue when I first met Mr. Oranje. He took me downtown and showed me how to sell shoes. What a wonderful man and family. R.I.P. Many Blessings,
Kim Stafford and Family
Tammie Foley
November 19, 2014
This candle is for you Opa.
Tammie Foley
November 19, 2014
Goodbye Opa. You will forever live in our hearts. You are the death of a legacy, and the legacy is you.
kevin Walker
November 19, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Susan Milton
November 19, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Kevin and Susan
Burt & Nancy Mahoney
November 19, 2014
Our sympathy to the family of Engelbrect Oranje and especially to our dear friend, his daughter, Marianne Bunnell. May special memories of your dad help ease the loss for you and your family.
November 19, 2014
Sorry for your loss Nick and family. My deepest condolences
J Davis
Skyview Memorial Lawn
November 18, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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