Dear Cecilia,



Thanks for all the precious moments we shared in Shanghai.

You spread your light brightly.

Today again, light shines brightly for you and your beloved ones who celebrate your life.

In thoughts and spirit we are with you & them.



Shine on, dear Ciel 💛



With love,

Marc, Amiek & Frederique

Dear Udo, Lana & Tom,



We are deeply saddened to hear of Cecilia’s passing. Jerry and I first met her in Shanghai in 2013 when Tom was in Preschool with our daughter, Kalin. From the very beginning, Cecilia radiated such warmth, positive energy, and a generous spirit that made everyone around her feel welcome. She had a gift for bringing people together. Whether it was through her beautiful photography, her dedication to sharing the Dutch language and culture such as bringing the cherished tradition of Sinterklaas to our community, she created moments filled with joy and connection.



Cecilia was a devoted member of the Parents and Friends Association (PAFA), where she took an active role in events such as the International Food Fair, Cultural Craft Fair, and Passport Club. When our children were in Preschool and Kindergarten together at SCIS, Cecilia graciously took on the role as room parent, organizing activities, supporting the teachers, and always making sure the children and staff felt celebrated. She had an infectious laugh, a warm smile, and a way of making every gathering feel special.



Cecilia loved the ECE campus, and she poured her heart into making it a joyful place for everyone. At the heart of it all was her love for her children, guiding everything she gave to their school and community. Her kindness and dedication she brought to our Shanghai community will always be remembered with love and gratitude.



With heartfelt sympathy,

Jenny & Jerry

As we bid farewell to Cecilia, I feel lucky to

get to know her. She had a bright personality

with a quirky edge that made me love her. She

was an intellectual individual with an amazing

eye for photography. Zeke, Kerem, Tarik and I

will carry forward the love and laughter she

into our lives. You gave a brave fight Cecilia

Udo, Lana and Tom wishing you strength

healing and peace in this difficult time.

May you rest in heaven Dear Cecilia.

Dear Udo, Lana and Tom,



We are blessed with so many joyful memories of dear Cecilia. It was delightful to get to know Ciel when she visited Udo in Reading in 2001. We did our best to show her the best of British and quickly saw the deep bond that Udo and Ciel had together. Her kind and generous spirit made us feel like we had known each other for years. Then living in Shanghai where we shared so many experiences together, including the joy of Samuel being born. Ciel was the first friend to meet him and we immediately saw that she would be an amazing mum too. Udo and Ciel have always been a fabulous team and their love and care for Lana and Tom was evident from the start. She gave so many people the gift of stunning family photos, including our special portraits a couple of years ago. Her energy, love and generosity again shining through.



We will miss Ciel's smile, love and friendship deeply. We cherish the privilege of time spent together with her.



Udo, Lana and Tom, we send you enormous strength, love and friendship at this difficult time.



Sarah, Mark, Samuel and August

xoxoxox

Dear Udo, Lana, and Tom,

Cecilia once taught me the English expression "Every cloud has a silver lining" and truly she was always able to see the bright side of things, even in the toughest time, her positive outlook on life never faded.

I will forever treasure all the joyful memories we made together during our families gatherings around her colorful table spreads, as well as the more intimate ones in our heart-to-heart conversations.

She was an amazing generous, caring, and affectionate friend to me and will continue to be an inspiration.



Stay strong like she would,

Love you all dearly



Micol

Lieve Cecilia,



Wat een kracht heb jij ons getoond in je strijd met je ziekte. Meer dan bijzonder. Ik ga je missen en wat koester ik alle mooie herinneringen uit Shanghai maar ook onze laatste ontmoeting in Rotterdam. In Shanghai hebben we zo ontzettend veel plezier gehad en lief en leed gedeeld, we zaten vrijwel altijd op 1 lijn qua humor en hoe we naar zaken keken. Plezier met de groep naar de Yellow Mountains, sinterklaas vieren, de 'incredible pool party boven op Times Square' (hoogtepunt in mijn leven en ik was zelfs zwanger terwijl ik het niet wist), Nanjing, lunchen op zondag met z'n allen en ga maar door. Lief en leed ook absoluut, je was er altijd en dan gaf je steun en een luisterend oor. Mijn eerste kop koffie met pasgeboren zoon Willem was met jou, je trok me uit de woning en 'hup nou moet je eruit, we gaan' en dat we niet wisten hoe die Bugaboo werkte, dat vond jij geen probleem (ik wel). De taxi in samen naar the French Concession! Kunst maken en kopen, fotografie, kerstbomen shoppen en per fiets naar huis laten brengen. Ga maar door. Eindeloos en om nooit te vergeten. Het was echt rijk samen en dat blijft altijd, waar je ook bent. Je zit op onze schouders.



Een bijzonder afscheid de laatste weken. Een kort en kracht bericht 'het gaat 'm zeker lukken' bij een herexamen hier thuis in Juni was typisch Cecilia, en je had gelijk. Een bijzonder helder gesprek in het ziekenhuis in Rotterdam, wat kon je het nog goed verwoorden, al vond je zelf van niet, echt een compliment. Je gaf toen aan dat je nog een vakantie met Udo en de kinderen wilde. Met van die roze vakantiebloemen en lekker eten en gezellig samen. Dat is niet meer gelukt. Maar bij iedere roze bloem denk ik aan je, forever.



Zoals je me appte 14 juli met enkel het bericht 'hou van je', dat is wederzijds.



Sterkte Udo, Lana, Tom. Binnenkort maar eens komen eten in Utrecht! Haar kracht zit in jullie.



Liefs Kiki