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Teun de Ruiter
De hemel juicht, Teun is thuis bij zijn heiland en heer. Na een dienstbaar leven hebben wij afscheid genomen van onze lieve echtgenoot, vader en opa. Teun werd in 1938 geboren in Scheveningen in een Gereformeerd gezin. De kerkgang op zondag was sinds zijn jongste jaren de vaste gewoonte. Op zesjarige leeftijd werd zijn interesse voor muziek ontdekt en dit resulteerde in het volgen van muziekles tot aan zijn vijftiende jaar. Nog voordat hij de tienjarige leeftijd had bereikt werd hij reeds actief in zondagsschoolwerk en gevraagd de zang op orgel of piano te begeleiden. Teun was van plan een technische opleiding te gaan volgen maar tijdens de diensttijd bij de Luchtmacht kwam hij in aanraking met het echte geloof en bekeerde zich. Die keuze heeft zijn leven en levensloop een geheel nieuwe en onverwachte wending gegeven. Onmiddellijk na beëindiging van de diensttijd, vertrok hij in 1960 naar Swansea, in Zuid Wales om te studeren bij de 'Bible College of Wales'. In Brynmawr leerde Teun in 1962 ook Tessa kennen en in september van 1963 trouwden zij in Zuid Wales. Zij zijn er enige jaren blijven wonen terwijl Teun in Groot Brittannië preekbeurten verzorgde, op conferenties sprak en evangeliseerde. De verhuizing naar Nederland vond in 1967 plaats. In dit jaar werd Teun ook leraar in Bijbel en theologie vakken aan de Centrale Pinkster Bijbelschool die toen juist dat jaar in Den Haag was opgericht. In 1990 aanvaardde hij het voorgangerschap van de Pinkstergemeente Elim te Hilversum. In 2011 is hij teruggetreden en met pensioen gegaan.

Bill & Kathy Hughes
East-end boy, Bill meets and marries North London girl, Kathy in 1968. Theirs truly was a love story... one filled with love, laughter and family. Bill and Kathy were united in their love for Jehovah God, their faith brought them much joy and fulfilment. They built a wonderful life together and over 51 years of marriage, they could never bear to be apart, so maybe it is fitting that they fell asleep so closely together. Bill leaves behind his sister Barbara. Kathy was part of a large family and leaves behind brothers Sonny, Peter and Tony & sisters Shirley and Carole. They were so proud of each of their 5 children - Sam, Mike, Steve, Jo and Kate. They were delighted to welcome 15 grandchildren into their family. Bill and Kathy will be so greatly missed by their loving family and many friends - always remembered in their hearts until the day when they can be reunited.

Dino Zappi
Dino Zappi passed away on April 11, 2020 surrounded by his girls: wife Lorraine and daughters Lisa and Vanessa. He is remembered every day. Please share your favourite memories, stories and photos of Dino here! Born in August 1957, in the city he loved fiercely, Montreal. He was the youngest of 7 children to an Italian-immigrant family. He would meet the love of his life, Lorraine, at Champlain College in September, 1976 by offering her his seat. They married a few short years later in May, 1979. Before long, they would welcome two daughters: Lisa and Vanessa and arguably a third child - Sport, a schnauzer/poodle mix. Dino approached life with passion and resourcefulness and would offer anyone the shirt off his back. From an early age, he loved classic cars, eventually owning and restoring several over the years. Later, he turned his attention towards motorcycles, customizing their finest details to meet his discerning eye for style. He embraced life, finding joy in travelling or sharing a meal with those he loved most, often found tinkering with recipes to make the best barbecued Italian pizza. He loved and protected animals, in particular dogs. He had a profound impact on people, not just family and friends, but coworkers, acquaintances and even strangers, often lifting others up with inspiring anecdotes and his good humour. Taken too soon from this life, his gifts of passion and perseverance will live on through us. <3

Minny Mock-Degen
Our Minny was a remarkable person, with a sharp mind and a particular sense of humor. A great inspiration that taught us, her children, most of the things that we know. Most of all she taught us critical thinking and exploring outside the known boundaries. Difficult at times, but always an inspiration and an example to follow. As a writer and author she knew how to touch her audience with the sensitive subjects she explored. Being it the holocaust, her growing up in the Amsterdam after the war or her interest in Judaism and Baalei Teshuva, she always knew how to word it in such a way that reading her books was a real pleasure. She was a remarkable wife, an excellent mother and mother in law, and above all a very sweet grandmother for her 12 grandchildren. We will always remember her as the witty and loving person she was. תהא נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים

Ruth Southall
Ruth Southall left us far too early. This page offers her colleagues, friends and loved ones the opportunity to share their memories of a wonderful, fierce, talented lady whose absence will be deeply felt. Ruth was many things in her time with the Union- mentor, manager, friend, expert, colleague, voice of reason, sounding board, principled leader - she will have very personal and unique connections to everyone who knew her. Please take time to share your memories of Ruth, in the hope that doing so will allow those missing her to see how much she was loved; the impact she had (and continues to have) and how her vibrancy made the Union a better place. We’ve set this page up to allow anonymous contributions if you prefer. It is our intention that Ruth’s family can access these pages and see the comments to provide some comfort as they come to terms with their loss. At the point where we come back together as a Union community, we expect to celebrate Ruth’s life in a manner fitting to her memory. This page will help to build a picture of her time with the Union, and serve as a permanent record of just how much she is missed.

Andrew Alicoon
Andrew was a family man first and everything else second. He was a true gent, always happy, always proud and always prepared to help others in need. Andrew was loved and liked by everyone around him in his personal and professional life and Andrew genuinely liked everyone back. Andrew had three passions in his life, his wife, his boys and his beloved Arsenal. Never happier on a Monday morning than when the Gunners had taken three points on a Saturday and Tottenham had lost. A beloved colleague to many and someone who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The world is a worse place for it’s loss.

Chris Pritchard
Chris Pritchard was a highly respected and loved member of staff at our Aston training centre and had been with EEF and then Make UK for over eight years. He was passionate about engineering and manufacturing and was a highly committed, popular and supportive tutor. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at the extremely difficult time. I know many of you will have fond memories of Chris and the impact he had on you as a learner or a colleague. Please share your stories and thoughts so we can all remember him with a smile.

Maqsood Hussain
Maqsood Hussain was a kind, loving, simple man who was handpicked for paradise he will leave behind a legacy for his family, friends, colleagues and all who knew him. A selfless man who gave but never expected anything in return. Our lives will be a little less brighter without you in it, but it was God's plan to keep you close. May he grant you the highest rank in heaven and shower his blessings upon you. We will miss you Abbba, Dadoo, Mac xxxx The family have asked if you would like to donate please do to the Kashmir Orphan Release Trust https://www.kort.org.uk/donate/

Jayesh Arsekar
As many of you may now know, Jayesh Arsekar died by suicide on April 9th 2020 after a long, courageous battle with mental illness. Mental illness is real, and serious, and sometimes takes even the strongest, easy-going people, like our friend Jay. Though we are extremely saddened, we are proud of Jay for his courage and persistence. He is truly an inspiration. Despite the current situation, we want to show his family that Jay had people that cared about him. Please feel free to privately write any message you would like, and we will give this to his parents to read. Rest in Peace, Jay.






