Henriette was born on November 5, 1935 in Beek en Donk, Netherlands to Carolus and Anna Petronella (Van den Boom) Engels. On November 27, 1954, she married Johannes Nicolaas Bonte. They raised three daughters, Maya, Hanny, Diane and one son, Roger.
July 5, 1960 the Bonte family arrived in New York from the Netherlands to start a new chapter in their journey. Henriette had a passion for talking with her family and friends. She also loved to cook and invite everyone over to eat, dance, listen to music, sing and have a good time. She always had plenty of stories to tell, from her time in WWII as a little girl to reading the National Enquirer...she always had something to say to start the conversation and sometimes it started with a long monologue. She had a quick wit and an abundance of energy, coupled with a kind and compassionate spirit.
Henriette was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sister Mariet and kids Maya, Hanny, Diane and Roger. Her grandchildren, Jacob, Jasmin, Nick, Zach, Brock, Cade, Malia and great grandchildren Michael, Ava and a great granddaughter expected in August from Brock & Jenessa.
A service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Lima Family Mortuary at 466 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara at 11 o’clock a.m. After the service, we will have a reception to celebrate our mom and oma at The American Legion Hall at 958 Homestead Road, Santa Clara.
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