Miree New arrived with her family in Indonesia in early 2000. It didn’t take Miree long to fall in love with Indonesia. In her first few years in Jakarta she worked for a travel company and took clients on excursions in Kalimantan to see the orangutan habitats. In 2003 she joined Santa Fe where she spent the remaining years of her life, assisting newcomers to Jakarta to settle in. On the 16th February 2011, whilst Miree was in hospital diagnosed with Typhoid, she suddenly developed an onset of complications and which quickly claimed her life. During her life and her time in Indonesia, Miree’s devotion to her family and friends, her willingness to help her friends in need, give advice and support when needed, touched the lives of so many. She loved Indonesia and its people and it fitting that this is where she left us. Her presence will be missed dearly.
We will update this site once arrangements are known for her farewell wake. Do feel free to leave your messages to Miree and condolences for her family here.
Email to mireefamily@gmail.com to submit a letter.
Dearest Miree, your warmth, love, kindness and generosity touched the lives of so many as you gave back so much to our community. Your charming smile and personality will be sadly missed by all of us and you will forever be in our hearts. Rest In Peace Sweetpea Miree and our deepest sympathy and condolences to family and loved ones. God Bless. Rob and Nadira Doddemeade.
I would like to extend my deepest condolence on the passing of Miree New. She was indeed a nice person and had a big heart. we're surely gonna miss your presence, may you rest in peace...
Rgds,
Arief Rasyad Office Relocation Consultant Santa Fe Relocation Services Indonesia Tel: (62-21) 789-2033 Mob: (62) 816-180-3422 Fax: (62-21) 789-2034 arasyad@santaferelo.co.id www.SantaFeRelo.com February 17, 2011 4:06 PM
Dear My Beloved Boss... My Friend... You always be kind to me, . We love you Miree.. Your love and tender heart always in my mind... Regards from me and my hubby, Davy Kansil.
"God really loves you and your kindness, until He took you away from us to the better place... Rest in Peace Miree..."
a strong, larger than life woman who called things as she saw it. I respected her and liked her for who is was. Condolences to Miree's family and to the rest of her friends she impacted as she did me. You are missed already.
Miree will be dearly missed. Such a strong but down to earth woman. (True to her Kiwi nature) Someone who seemed to be supporting every group or association by being at each function or event. But not just being there, she was always involved. Loved to dress up, join in or help out.
So loyal to her work and always extremely busy, that she seemed to have little time for herself. Thriving on this type of life by becoming an character of the Jakarta expat community. Everyone knew Miree from Santa Fe, who was truly one of the city's icons. A city that she loved.
Miree loved life in Jakarta and loved the people. Even though she went before her time I'm sure she is happy that Jakarta was her ultimate home away from home.
Rest in peace Miree it won't be the same around here without you.
A truly great woman, that was almost impervious to the sad things of life... Miree, we will miss your great heart, good spirit and the tons of positive energy. I am sure, that you will rock on in that better place that you are in now :-) Take care of yourself!
What can one say. A very tragic and very very sad loss to us all. I first met Miree when I was working a the NZ Embassy in Jakarta when her and her family arrrived in early 2000. We became great friends in the last five years I was in Jakarta. She spent so much time and support in helping us raise funds through our Kiwi Drinks events that the Embassy would hold, for charity. She was the life and sole of any event. We were close friends and she was a devoted friend,. To Miree's family, I know only too well what you are feeling right now. I lost my darling George in 2006 to Cancer. This is a time to remember, a time to forgive and a time to love those around us who are feeling pain at this time in such a tragic loss. Miree my darling, you will always be remembered.
Shirley W. Walker Auckland (ex NZ Embassy, Jakarta) swwalk@xtra.co.nz
Well I woke up in Brisbane this morning, read the news of Miree and woke up again! To all family, friends, work colleges and associates my sincerest condolences. Miree always had time to stop and chat and we shared a few drinks, around Jakarta. I'm sure Miree will continue on the next part of her journey, bringing joy and happiness to those around her. Her story and life has a lot in common with mine, so its a good wake up for the priority of living. I leave for Sydney to see my kids tomorrow then Perth and Jakarta, too late for the ceremony but send my regards to all who attend and know Miree.
Dear Miree - I cannot believe you're gone. You were something else and you will be so much missed by Malcolm and I. St David's Dinner Dance will never be the same without you and your laughter, making people buy raffle tickets. You were a star and we loved you dearly. Rest in Peace - Janey and Malcolm Llewellyn xx
Dear Miree - I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. It was such a pleasure to meet you when I visited Jakarta in 2008 and 2009. Your warm heart, zest for life and vibrancy were a delight to experience. Your obvious deep respect for my son, Jason, helped me deal with not having him here in Brisbane. I offer my sincere condolences to all your family and friends. Rest in Peace, beautiful lady.
The passing of one of a kind! When Miree and I would meet, we shared our stories of NZ and how proud we were of being from the land of the long white cloud. Her passing doesn't seem fair but as least the world was blessed with her while see was here. All the best in your travels Miree and see you on the other side. Christina Karl Singapore
Just to say we are thinking of you all at this sad sad time I will miss miree so much ,she was a great friend to me and a lovely person to all. From Barrie,[baza] and sharon.
Dearest Miree. I feel priveleged to have met and worked with you. Some of my fondest memories of Jakarta involved times spent with you.Your zest for life and positive energy was so infectious. Thankyou for the wonderful memories - just so sad that we wont meet again on this earth. Heaven has a new angel! Sleep peacefully dear lady! Love Jane Purser
News of Miree's passing away came as a huge shock and I just wanted to send my condolences and thoughts to her family. Miree was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Sandie Law - Perth Western Australia Sandie
I had the honor and pleasure to know both personally and professionally your mother and am so very sorry to hear about her passing away.
I had the greatest respect for Miree, her generous nature, endless passion to live life along with seeing her excitement whenever she was choosing yet another new fancy dress outfit or gown will stay with me forever. I will miss working with her and hanging out as smoking buddies whenever we were together. Miree brought happiness, vibrancy and Colour into many peoples lives mine included and will be deeply missed.. Forever Young.. Miree Rest in peace Love Ruth Lockwood x
Very sad to hear that Miree past away, cannot believe it. Such a special person. She was always helping others. It was always a lovely and special person to be with, you will be sadly missed. My condolences to all your family and friends.
I am not even sure where to begin. This came as a complete shock to me and I cannot believe the events of February 16th. All I can think of is that Miree will bounce right back up with that one-of-a-kind smile, that we all loved her for, and say “just kidding all”. I have known Miree since her first days with Santa Fe and there was no one more committed to her colleagues, friends and family. Always full of life and more often than not, she was the life of the party. To her family, colleagues and friends let me extend my most sincere condolences for your lost. Miree, you will always be remembered. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Sad Sad news Miree that u leave us so soon. Sad news that you wont be here with us anymore with your usual joy and happiness. Once again you surprised us. Thanks God I could kiss you before I left indonesia. RIP, and try to behave up there ! we all love love you. Adhe and Thierry
This is indeed a sad news.I have enjoyed her company on many occasions and to loose a vibrant friend like her so suddenly is a great loss.My heart go to her family, Jayson and staff of Santa Fe /Jakarta. Please inform when /where to say a silent good bye to her. Thanks
Miree has been my work companion since I arrived back in Jakarta in 2004. She has been an invaluable companion for me as we dealt with daily highs and lows of our business. Outside of work she was a good friend and someone that you could count on for help when you need it. A beautiful light in Jakarta has flickered out and Jakarta glows more dimly with her no longer with us. Her physical presence will no longer be felt but the memory of her will survive a very long time. Rest in Peace dear Miree.
We are very saddened to hear that Miree has passed away. She helped us tremendously as a friend and advisor when we arrived in Jakarta in 2009. She was an instant hit with the kids and it only improved when she gave them pet turtles to look after.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family and to the rest of her friends.
Dearest Miree/"Puss n Boots", cherished friend, boss, unselfish, kind, a beautiful and outstanding member of our community..... I will treasure the friendship we shared eternally. You believed in me, held my hand and helped me (like you did too for so many others). You've left your footprints here in my heart and here with me they shall remain forever. I miss you so much. May you rest in peace, my sayang. :(
On behalf of the management and staff of NZIS in Jakarta we send our deepest condolences to the family of Miree. We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Miree, an amazing lady who touched the lives of so many. To Alistair, Cameron and Stephenie our thoughts are with you. Your pain is shared by so many who loved and share so many memories of Miree.
I am so sad and down to hear the news that you already gone. You are a very unique, energetic, fun and happy person, a very great ex Boss and very nice friend for me. For more that 2 years worked together with you has gave me special moment in my life. Now and Every days I will always have my prayers for you.
Dear Miree, rest in peace now... in Heaven with God taking care of you. You are always in my Heart... ( From Lisna ) and a kiss from Bjoern for you..., We both Love you Miree...
Barbara and I are greatly saddened by your sudden departure. jakarta has lost a great personality and so many people a great friend. May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and all your family at this time . Alistair and Barbara Speirs
Deepest condolences don’t quite seem to convey the message.
Wherever Miree went, she lit up the room with her infectious smile, big heart, boundless energy & zest for life. Miree was a rare force of nature! Taken too soon with so many more things on her to do list, so much joy yet to share, her light still shines in all of our hearts. I will miss your mother. She was a great lady and an inspiration.
I hope you know that Miree was so very proud of you all. Her eyes always shone with an extra bright sparkle whenever she spoke of you. I’m sure that she will always be looking down on you with pride and joy at each step you take on your own life journey until the time comes to meet again.
Cameron, before your mom left for your graduation, we had made a plan that I would give her a little something for you as a gift but it was so busy for both of us that we didn’t have a chance to meet. I would really still like to send you something as it was a promise that I would like to keep in her memory. Just in case we don’t meet, please let me know where I can send it.
If there is anything at all I can do for your family, please let me know. I know without a doubt that Miree would be offering up everything & anything if it were my family in this position.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Donna Pirone & Family
Villa 66 Jl Bangka XI no 66, KemangJakarta Selatan 12730 Indonesia 0ffice +62 21 719 7209Mobile +62 818 772 577
Dear alistair cameron and stephanie...maya and I were shocked to hear of miree's sudden death in jakarta...she had so much life and lived it with such gusto that it is hard to imagine it gone...or being transfered to a better venu...may all her best qualities live on through her kids and alistair's memories as you find peace and reconciliation ...hope that we may join her celebration of life when it is announced..deepest sympathies..redden family...including james and chris who shared time at delima with cameron and steph.. Powered by Telkomsel BlackBerry®
Loving mother and wife, big-hearted, high spirited, always happy to pitch in and help out, smiling, personality plus...Dearest Miree, you will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Alistair, Cameron and Stephanie.
I have only just heard the news about Miree's sad passing and an still in shock just now.
I just moved to Jakarta six weeks ago with my husband and three children from Sydney and Miree managed a valet unpack service for us. I spent a full day and a half with Miree only two weeks ago and really enjoyed her company. We chatted the whole time about so many things. She was so endearing, open and warm...I wanted to pass on my warmest regards to her family at this difficult time.
We kept in touch after the move via email and SMS and she also dropped in a couple of days after the unpack to pass on a card folder she had compiled especially for me with every possible contact I may need during my stay. She passed on all her personal favourites that we had talked about during the unpack - from her favourite hairdresser, food suppliers, dressmaker, fabric suppliers etc - she even offered to share her staff with me. She did mention that she had been unwell recently and I encouraged her to rest during the day.
Miree bought her own household staff to work here all day for the unpack and they started early in the morning (7.30am!) to help me get the bulk of the work done before my young children came home from school.
I hope you are all managing ok at this difficult time and you should be very proud of Miree - she was such a wonderful inspiring supportive woman.
Meeting you was one of the best things that could have happened when we moved to Jakarta; your friendship, knowledge, advice and thoughtful actions brightened our days.
You're a caring, giving person, with a great sense of humour - the epitome of a great friend.
Deisy, I am shocked to see there is a Farewell wake for Miree! What happened?!!! I haven't been on Facebook for a while. Please tell me what happened to Miree. I am very sad that this fantastic person is not with us anymore, especially for her children. Please accept my sincere condolences to Jason and you. Best wishes from London, Gera Klijnsma
Miree was a bright spot in an otherwise dull day. The first time I met her was at a fund raising event for Kampung Kids for which she generously opened her purse and offered support. After that, each time we met, it was as old friends. I am blessed to have had Miree in my life and thank you, her family for sharing her with us. My thoughts are with you, Kelly Bennett
This morning I just checked on a friend's FB profpic with you in it and found out that they commented on your leaving. IT WAS A REAL SHOCK. You're the first to interview me. I was a freshgrad back then, you had been so kind, familiar, and warm since the first day until the day I had to leave the office to pursue life in other country. You called me sunshine.
Dearest Miree, your warmth, love, kindness and generosity touched the lives of so many as you gave back so much to our community. Your charming smile and personality will be sadly missed by all of us and you will forever be in our hearts. Rest In Peace Sweetpea Miree and our deepest sympathy and condolences to family and loved ones. God Bless. Rob and Nadira Doddemeade.
ReplyDeleteI would like to extend my deepest condolence on the passing of Miree New. She was indeed a nice person and had a big heart. we're surely gonna miss your presence, may you rest in peace...
ReplyDeleteRgds,
Arief Rasyad
Office Relocation Consultant
Santa Fe Relocation Services
Indonesia
Tel: (62-21) 789-2033
Mob: (62) 816-180-3422
Fax: (62-21) 789-2034
arasyad@santaferelo.co.id
www.SantaFeRelo.com
February 17, 2011 4:06 PM
Dear My Beloved Boss... My Friend... You always be kind to me, .
ReplyDeleteWe love you Miree.. Your love and tender heart always in my mind...
Regards from me and my hubby, Davy Kansil.
"God really loves you and your kindness, until He took you away from us to the better place... Rest in Peace Miree..."
~Veronica Kansil~
Santa Fe Relocation
Travel well Mirree & keep smiling. A very sad loss to all.
ReplyDeletePhilip & Dewi
a strong, larger than life woman who called things as she saw it. I respected her and liked her for who is was. Condolences to Miree's family and to the rest of her friends she impacted as she did me. You are missed already.
ReplyDeleteMiree will be dearly missed. Such a strong but down to earth woman. (True to her Kiwi nature) Someone who seemed to be supporting every group or association by being at each function or event. But not just being there, she was always involved. Loved to dress up, join in or help out.
ReplyDeleteSo loyal to her work and always extremely busy, that she seemed to have little time for herself. Thriving on this type of life by becoming an character of the Jakarta expat community. Everyone knew Miree from Santa Fe, who was truly one of the city's icons. A city that she loved.
Miree loved life in Jakarta and loved the people. Even though she went before her time I'm sure she is happy that Jakarta was her ultimate home away from home.
Rest in peace Miree it won't be the same around here without you.
A truly great woman, that was almost impervious to the sad things of life... Miree, we will miss your great heart, good spirit and the tons of positive energy. I am sure, that you will rock on in that better place that you are in now :-) Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteMiree, you truly lived life to the fullest, full of passion and emotion, Jakarta is a bit more grey without you. Farewell...
ReplyDeleteMy dearest Miree,
ReplyDeleteYou are such a great colleague to work with – human, caring and kind! Never let us down on your outfit with a great sense of humor!
You are already missed by all of us who know you and love you… May you rest in peace with the beauty you proud of forever!
God bless to you and your family.
Titania
We met you soon after your arrival in Jakarta ... and enjoyed your friendship for years. The community will dearly miss such a wonderful friend!
ReplyDeleteDanielle Surkatty and Gene Sugandy
Living in Indonesia, A Site for Expatriates
www.expat.or.id
The whole Expatriat Community will miss Miree. She always had a smile for everyone which made so many events very special. Rest in peace Miree!
ReplyDeleteGeorge Maskalidis
What can one say. A very tragic and very very sad loss to us all. I first met Miree when I was working a the NZ Embassy in Jakarta when her and her family arrrived in early 2000. We became great friends in the last five years I was in Jakarta. She spent so much time and support in helping us raise funds through our Kiwi Drinks events that the Embassy would hold, for charity. She was the life and sole of any event. We were close friends and she was a devoted friend,. To Miree's family, I know only too well what you are feeling right now. I lost my darling George in 2006 to Cancer. This is a time to remember, a time to forgive and a time to love those around us who are feeling pain at this time in such a tragic loss. Miree my darling, you will always be remembered.
ReplyDeleteShirley W. Walker
Auckland (ex NZ Embassy, Jakarta)
swwalk@xtra.co.nz
Well I woke up in Brisbane this morning, read the news of Miree and woke up again! To all family, friends, work colleges and associates my sincerest condolences.
ReplyDeleteMiree always had time to stop and chat and we shared a few drinks, around Jakarta. I'm sure Miree will continue on the next part of her journey, bringing joy and happiness to those around her. Her story and life has a lot in common with mine, so its a good wake up for the priority of living.
I leave for Sydney to see my kids tomorrow then Perth and Jakarta, too late for the ceremony but send my regards to all who attend and know Miree.
Euan McMillan
Brisbane/Jakarta
Dear Miree - I cannot believe you're gone. You were something else and you will be so much missed by Malcolm and I. St David's Dinner Dance will never be the same without you and your laughter, making people buy raffle tickets. You were a star and we loved you dearly. Rest in Peace - Janey and Malcolm Llewellyn xx
ReplyDeleteDear Miree - I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. It was such a pleasure to meet you when I visited Jakarta in 2008 and 2009. Your warm heart, zest for life and vibrancy were a delight to experience. Your obvious deep respect for my son, Jason, helped me deal with not having him here in Brisbane. I offer my sincere condolences to all your family and friends. Rest in Peace, beautiful lady.
ReplyDeleteThe passing of one of a kind! When Miree and I would meet, we shared our stories of NZ and how proud we were of being from the land of the long white cloud. Her passing doesn't seem fair but as least the world was blessed with her while see was here.
ReplyDeleteAll the best in your travels Miree and see you on the other side.
Christina Karl
Singapore
Just to say we are thinking of you all at this sad sad time I will miss miree so much ,she was a great friend to me and a lovely person to all.
ReplyDeleteFrom Barrie,[baza] and sharon.
Dearest Miree. I feel priveleged to have met and worked with you. Some of my fondest memories of Jakarta involved times spent with you.Your zest for life and positive energy was so infectious. Thankyou for the wonderful memories - just so sad that we wont meet again on this earth. Heaven has a new angel! Sleep peacefully dear lady! Love Jane Purser
ReplyDeleteNews of Miree's passing away came as a huge shock and I just wanted to send my condolences and thoughts to her family. Miree was a lovely lady
ReplyDeleteand will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Sandie Law - Perth
Western Australia
Sandie
I had the honor and pleasure to know both personally and professionally your mother and am so very sorry to hear about her passing away.
ReplyDeleteI had the greatest respect for Miree, her generous nature, endless passion to live life along with seeing her excitement whenever she was choosing yet another new fancy dress outfit or gown will stay with me forever. I will miss working with her and hanging out as smoking buddies whenever we were together. Miree brought happiness, vibrancy and Colour into many peoples lives mine included and will be deeply missed.. Forever Young.. Miree Rest in peace Love Ruth Lockwood x
Very sad to hear that Miree past away, cannot believe it. Such a special person.
ReplyDeleteShe was always helping others. It was always a lovely and special person to be with, you will be sadly missed.
My condolences to all your family and friends.
From Rob, Kiki Manila
I am not even sure where to begin. This came as a complete shock to me and I cannot believe the events of February 16th. All I can think of is that Miree will bounce right back up with that one-of-a-kind smile, that we all loved her for, and say “just kidding all”. I have known Miree since her first days with Santa Fe and there was no one more committed to her colleagues, friends and family. Always full of life and more often than not, she was the life of the party.
ReplyDeleteTo her family, colleagues and friends let me extend my most sincere condolences for your lost.
Miree, you will always be remembered. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Yves
Sad Sad news Miree that u leave us so soon. Sad news that you wont be here with us anymore with your usual joy and happiness. Once again you surprised us. Thanks God I could kiss you before I left indonesia. RIP, and try to behave up there ! we all love love you.
ReplyDeleteAdhe and Thierry
This is indeed a sad news.I have enjoyed her company on many occasions and to loose a vibrant friend like her so suddenly is a great loss.My heart go to her family, Jayson and staff of Santa Fe /Jakarta. Please inform when /where to say a silent good bye to her. Thanks
ReplyDeleteRajah/Kellys Express
Miree has been my work companion since I arrived back in Jakarta in 2004. She has been an invaluable companion for me as we dealt with daily highs and lows of our business. Outside of work she was a good friend and someone that you could count on for help when you need it. A beautiful light in Jakarta has flickered out and Jakarta glows more dimly with her no longer with us. Her physical presence will no longer be felt but the memory of her will survive a very long time. Rest in Peace dear Miree.
ReplyDeleteWe are very saddened to hear that Miree has passed away. She helped us tremendously as a friend and advisor when we arrived in Jakarta in 2009. She was an instant hit with the kids and it only improved when she gave them pet turtles to look after.
ReplyDeleteWe would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family and to the rest of her friends.
From the Arabo Family
Faroe Islands
Dearest Miree/"Puss n Boots", cherished friend, boss, unselfish, kind, a beautiful and outstanding member of our community..... I will treasure the friendship we shared eternally. You believed in me, held my hand and helped me (like you did too for so many others). You've left your footprints here in my heart and here with me they shall remain forever. I miss you so much. May you rest in peace, my sayang. :(
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of the management and staff of NZIS in Jakarta we send our deepest condolences to the family of Miree. We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Miree, an amazing lady who touched the lives of so many.
ReplyDeleteTo Alistair, Cameron and Stephenie our thoughts are with you. Your pain is shared by so many who loved and share so many memories of Miree.
Dear Miree,
ReplyDeleteI am so sad and down to hear the news that you already gone. You are a very unique, energetic, fun and happy person, a very great ex Boss and very nice friend for me. For more that 2 years worked together with you has gave me special moment in my life. Now and Every days I will always have my prayers for you.
Dear Miree, rest in peace now... in Heaven with God taking care of you. You are always in my Heart... ( From Lisna ) and a kiss from Bjoern for you..., We both Love you Miree...
Barbara and I are greatly saddened by your sudden departure. jakarta has lost a great personality and so many people a great friend. May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and all your family at this time .
ReplyDeleteAlistair and Barbara Speirs
Dear Stephanie, Cameron, Alistair and family
ReplyDeleteDeepest condolences don’t quite seem to convey the message.
Wherever Miree went, she lit up the room with her infectious smile, big heart, boundless energy & zest for life. Miree was a rare force of nature! Taken too soon with so many more things on her to do list, so much joy yet to share, her light still shines in all of our hearts. I will miss your mother. She was a great lady and an inspiration.
I hope you know that Miree was so very proud of you all. Her eyes always shone with an extra bright sparkle whenever she spoke of you. I’m sure that she will always be looking down on you with pride and joy at each step you take on your own life journey until the time comes to meet again.
Cameron, before your mom left for your graduation, we had made a plan that I would give her a little something for you as a gift but it was so busy for both of us that we didn’t have a chance to meet. I would really still like to send you something as it was a promise that I would like to keep in her memory. Just in case we don’t meet, please let me know where I can send it.
If there is anything at all I can do for your family, please let me know. I know without a doubt that Miree would be offering up everything & anything if it were my family in this position.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Donna Pirone & Family
Villa 66 Jl Bangka XI no 66, KemangJakarta Selatan 12730 Indonesia
0ffice +62 21 719 7209Mobile +62 818 772 577
Dear alistair cameron and stephanie...maya and I were shocked to hear of miree's sudden death in jakarta...she had so much life and lived it with such gusto that it is hard to imagine it gone...or being transfered to a better venu...may all her best qualities live on through her kids and alistair's memories as you find peace and reconciliation ...hope that we may join her celebration of life when it is announced..deepest sympathies..redden family...including james and chris who shared time at delima with cameron and steph..
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Loving mother and wife, big-hearted, high spirited, always happy to pitch in and help out, smiling, personality plus...Dearest Miree, you will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of us.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you Alistair, Cameron and Stephanie.
Joe Leighton
I have only just heard the news about Miree's sad passing and an still in shock just now.
ReplyDeleteI just moved to Jakarta six weeks ago with my husband and three children from Sydney and Miree managed a valet unpack service for us. I spent a full day and a half with Miree only two weeks ago and really enjoyed her company. We chatted the whole time about so many things. She was so endearing, open and warm...I wanted to pass on my warmest regards to her family at this difficult time.
We kept in touch after the move via email and SMS and she also dropped in a couple of days after the unpack to pass on a card folder she had compiled especially for me with every possible contact I may need during my stay. She passed on all her personal favourites that we had talked about during the unpack - from her favourite hairdresser, food suppliers, dressmaker, fabric suppliers etc - she even offered to share her staff with me. She did mention that she had been unwell recently and I encouraged her to rest during the day.
Miree bought her own household staff to work here all day for the unpack and they started early in the morning (7.30am!) to help me get the bulk of the work done before my young children came home from school.
I hope you are all managing ok at this difficult time and you should be very proud of Miree - she was such a wonderful inspiring supportive woman.
Warmest Regards
Mel McNamara
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteI would like to express my condolence and sympathy for the lost of Miree.
May God rendered her a good place and she will rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Moetaryanto AO
Advisor IABC
"Dear Miree - we miss you so much already.
ReplyDeleteMeeting you was one of the best things that could have happened when
we moved to Jakarta; your friendship, knowledge, advice and thoughtful
actions brightened our days.
You're a caring, giving person, with a great sense of humour - the
epitome of a great friend.
Forever in our memories, love Stephanie & David"
Deisy, I am shocked to see there is a Farewell wake for Miree! What happened?!!! I haven't been on Facebook for a while. Please tell me what happened to Miree.
ReplyDeleteI am very sad that this fantastic person is not with us anymore, especially for her children. Please accept my sincere condolences to Jason and you.
Best wishes from London,
Gera Klijnsma
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ReplyDeleteMiree was a bright spot in an otherwise dull day. The first time I met her was at a fund raising event for Kampung Kids for which she generously opened her purse and offered support. After that, each time we met, it was as old friends. I am blessed to have had Miree in my life and thank you, her family for sharing her with us. My thoughts are with you, Kelly Bennett
ReplyDeleteThis morning I just checked on a friend's FB profpic with you in it and found out that they commented on your leaving.
ReplyDeleteIT WAS A REAL SHOCK.
You're the first to interview me. I was a freshgrad back then, you had been so kind, familiar, and warm since the first day until the day I had to leave the office to pursue life in other country. You called me sunshine.
So sorry to know it this late :(
-FRISCA-
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