Samuel Hendriks 's Obituary
SAMUEL GRAHAM HENDRIKS, of Miami, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 at home in the care of his loving children. He was born in Port Maria, Parish of St. Mary, Jamaica, to his parents Leicester Stanley Hendriks and Isabel (Graham) Hendriks. He is survived by his children, Anne Marie Hendriks-Chin (Joseph Chin) and Craig Andrew Samuel Hendriks (Starling), and three granddaughters, Ashley Nicole Chin, Madeline Starling Hendriks and Beatrice Isolyn Hendriks. He was predeceased just two months prior by his loving wife, Reva Isolyn Hendriks, with whom he was married for over 60 happy years. One of four children, he was predeceased by his siblings, Osra Ramsey, Lesley Williamson and Burton Hendriks.
The first time you met Sam, you were immediately drawn to his warm and engaging personality. He would greet you with a smile and that twinkle in his eyes that drew you in for a warm embrace or kiss on the hand, a true gentleman in every way. More than anything, he loved spending time with family and friends. He was proud of his children and grandchildren and loved them all unconditionally. He was a dedicated and loyal employee, working in several fields, primarily focused on sales. After moving to the United States, he was employed by Sears and retired after 20+ years of service.
A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th, 2019 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (11291 S.W. 142nd Avenue, Miami). The entombment will follow at 1pm at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Doral. A repast will be held at the Crossings Country Club (11578 S.W. 132nd Avenue, Miami) at 2pm
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to Boys Town South Florida, 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 300, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
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