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The Inseparable Berghaus Girls of The Netherlands...
Photos by Edna Njio-Mijares
Berghaus Girls
Amsterdam
May 1, 2010
 
 
The Inseparable Berghaus Girls of The Netherlands, (bonding for the last 40 years since the Berghaus years of the late 60s-early 70s)….. in a mini-reunion to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Eddie Gragasin… hubby  of Resy Tabaquin.
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Left to Right:
Mellie van Vulpen-Lacson, Lily Nelmida, Gareth Amado-Panela, Josie v.der Steen-del Rosario, Edna Njio-Mijares, Nora Pel-Velarde, Resy Gragasin-Tabaquin, Linda Vermolen-Abuan.
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Celebrant: Eddie Gragasin
 
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L-R- Rene Vermolen, Barny Sterrenburg, Eddie Gragasin, Boone Njio, Ton van Vulpen
 
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The celebrant Eddie Gragasin (2nd-left) enjoying a table-to-table conversation with close friends and family
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Faye S. Sangalang
Tue 4th May 2010
 

I'm so thankful and grateful to receive E-mail messages from you, as being one from the group of the members that came and stayed and worked for Berghaus for 3 years.

i'm so happy to read your Munting Nayon Magazine especially article that shows Berghaus Girls/ladies of the Netherlands...

More power to your wonderful magazine!!!

Sincerely yours,

Faye S. Sangalang
Gendringen Group ll
Year 1969 to 1972

 
Norma Manangan Floriza
Mon 3rd May 2010
Maryland, USA
 

Dear Berghaus Ladies,

It has been a while since the last time I was with you all. I miss those smiles!

Best,
Norma

 
 
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