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Monday, May 4, 2015

{Help me Find my First Cousin in South Limburg, The Netherlands}

This time I am especially calling on my Dutch readers, and even more so from the South of the Province of Limburg. Who can help me find my first cousin: A.C. Groenendael-Kurvers, daughter of my Mom's oldest brother.


06 14 1969  A.C. Van de Groenendael-Kurvers, my first cousin holding a baby.
With my late husband Frans, I did visit her, after  my Maternal Grandfather Kurvers had passed away, in order to deliver her an envelope. Her Dad, had passed away in 1943 and he was the eldest son of my Grandparents.


The date and name I found on the back of this photo, received when visiting her.
A.C. Van de Groenendael-Kurvers
Nassaustraat 37 in Hoensbroek, The Netherlands

Anyone who could provide me with some information I like to thank in advance.
She no longer resides on this address...


Thanks to sweeet people from Hoensbroek, I did find her!
We have made several phone calls and also did visit her in 2016 at her home.
Social Media at its very best for searching across the big Atlantic Ocean!

Sadly my cousin passed away on August 20, 2019... but it makes me even more grateful for having made the effort to visit her in 2016 and for staying in touch by phone!


Related link:
{HELP ME FIND ITALIAN ARTIST M. SOTGIU mother of Luigi Tramarollo} | previous post by me


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45 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMay 2, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    i hope someone can help! :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:00 AM

      Dearest Theresa,
      That's of course what I hope so too; just like last time...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      Yes, I've found and called her already!

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  2. highheeledlifeMay 2, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Dearest Mariette, wishing you a positive out-come in finding your cousin. May the Angels show a guiding hand. wishing you and Pieter a blessed weekend! hugs, Celia M (HHL)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:02 AM

      Dearest Celia,
      With all the help + Angels, yes I do trust that there will be a positive out-come! It worked once before in Italy.
      We just got home safe from the Atlanta airport and can relax now with our dear friend.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      Worked out great; we have contact!

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  3. ParnassusMay 2, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Sorry I can't be of any help here, but I do wish you luck in your search.
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:03 AM

      Dearest Jim,
      Thank you and let's hope for the very best!
      Kindest regards and happy weekend to you.
      Mariette

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    2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      Got luck and we have talked to each other already!

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  4. JoanMay 3, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    Ik hoopdat je ze vindt,dat zou mooi zijn . Ik heb mijn familie in Australie door internet gevonden,Groetjes,Joan

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:40 PM

      Beste Joan,
      Ja hoor, het is gelukt dank zij de medewerking van líeve mensen! Heb al met haar gesproken en ben er heel blij mee.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  5. Elisabeth PalzkillMay 3, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    der 14.06. erinnert mich an den Geburtstag meiner Mutter.

    Sonnige Sonntagsgrüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:54 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Eine gute Erinnerung also!
      Ganz liebe sonnige Grüsse zurück!
      Mariette

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  6. biebkriebelsMay 3, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Ik hoop dat je haar kunt vinden via internet, vaak lukt dat wel tegenwoordig. Ik wens je veel succes.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:57 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Ja hoor, we hebben al contact gehad via de telefoon! Erg fijn en dát is inderdaad het fine van tegenwoordig.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  7. SamiMay 3, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Hope you have luck in finding her. It's wonderful to be able to trace our roots.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 1:58 PM

      Dearest Sami,
      Thank you and yes, I've found her with so much help from friendly people.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. orchid0324May 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Dearest Mariette; I DO hope someone can help you to find your first cousin. Would be fantastic, I'm crossing my fingers, dear friend.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:03 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      Thank you for keeping your fingers crossed for me as it actually did work. We have talked to each other already via phone!
      Hugs and love back from Georgia/USA to my sweet Japanese friend.
      Mariette

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  9. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandMay 3, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    ich hoffe und wünsche, dass du Erfolg hast.
    Die visuelle Welt ist so groß - vielleicht liest
    jemand den Aufruf.
    Liebe Grüße
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Danke und es hat ja auch wirklich geholfen!
      Wir haben schon mit ein ander telefoniert!
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  10. UnknownMay 3, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    lieve Mariette .
    ik hoop dat er vindt ..
    veel succes ..
    een fijne week ..
    veel liefs

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja hoor, het is gelukt. Een lieve vriendin had het uitgeprint en we hebben al telefonisch contact gehad met elkaar!
      Liefs en ook een fijne week.
      Mariette

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  11. ziapollyMay 3, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Mariette, oggigiorno, grazie anche a questi mezzi di comunicazione come Facebook, il blog e quant'altro, magari riesci a trovare tua cugina. Incrocio le dita per te. Paola

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:09 PM

      Cara Paola,
      Ringrazio troppo per tenere le dita incrociate come ha resultati fantastici. Abbiamo parlato con l'altro già via telefono!
      Abbracci a te.
      Mariette

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  12. Michiko JohnsonMay 3, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Mind of nothing of my luck positive provide peper are not with me..I hope some imformation send to you.
    Hugs and Love from both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:10 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Yes, I did get lots of help and it worked; we communicated via phone with each other!
      Hugs and love back to you from both of us.
      Mariette

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  13. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMay 3, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I hope you are able to find your cousin

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  14. DIMIMay 4, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Dear Mariette,i hope you find him very soon!
    Maybe someone can help you!You must call at the Town Hall of Limburg!
    They can help you too!Have a happy week!!Hugs!
    Dimi....

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Yes, I did find her already and we've talked to each other via phone. No, the Town Hall is prohibited to give any information; that did not work.
      Enjoy the remainder of the week and sending you hugs!
      Mariette

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  15. Nathailes SANTA MARIAMay 4, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Good luck Mariette
    Hugs

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  16. MirandaMay 4, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Someone send you the contact information of your cousin! I shared your message on facebook in the group Hoensbroek.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:19 PM

      Beste Miranda,
      Dan ben jij diegene geweest die het voor haar uitgeprint heeft en haar overhandigde. Zodoende konden we vanmorgen (mijn tijd) fijn met elkaar telefoneren. Dank zij líeve mensen uit zuid Limburg!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  17. decorayadoraMay 4, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Hola Marietta querida !!! Yo deseo con toda mi fuerza que todo sea un éxito de su sobrina !! Que dios la bendiga !!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:20 PM

      Dearest Angélica,
      THANK you and yes, with all combined efforts it was very successful. We talked to each other already.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMay 4, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Good luck, dear Mariette, with your search! It looks like you already have some help finding your cousin. A sweet photo. xo Karen

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:22 PM

      Dearest Karen,
      Yes, I did have lots of people helping me and several even offered to go and visit her in person. There are so many sweet people and thanks to them, we have already communicated for the first time after 45 years...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Dear Mariette. Wish I could help:-) Hope you find her:-) Big hugs

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:23 PM

      Dearest Eli,
      With so many positive thoughts, it worked just perfect as we found each other and communicated via phone already!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  20. Marie-ThérèseMay 4, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    What a lovely photo, ma chère Mariette. This is a beautiful mystery that I hope will be solved very soon. I can't wait to follow your progress on this. As I lose more and more family, I feel your need to reach out to those who are left to us. Good luck and keep us posted.

    Gros bisous,
    M-T

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 2:24 PM

      Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
      Thank you and the beautiful mystery got solved and we had a lovely chat this morning thanks to the support of many sweet people!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. Marie-ThérèseMay 5, 2015 at 6:56 PM

      I'm so excited for you. Also, my heart is with you during this first Mother's Day w/out your dear Mother. This will be my second w/out Mme Mère.

      Warmest hugs,
      M-T

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    3. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 5, 2015 at 11:42 PM

      Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
      Thank you and in a way, we are both still in the very same phase of having to live without our dear Mothers.
      Hugs and blessings,
      Mariette

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Thanks for your visit and comment.

Mariette...