Andre van den Broeck

Andre van den Broeck, age 69, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1955, in San Andres, Colombia. Andre was a devoted husband to Athena-Michele Seaton, and a loving father to Alexander van den Broeck and Andre P. van den Broeck, and stepchildren Michael Seaton, Jr., Sonya Manibusan, Richard Manibusan, and Kevin Zeravkos. Andre loved his grandchildren, Marlie, Judah, Sadie, Faith, Zoey, Mahleia and Michael III. He was a loving brother to Claude and Maurice van den Broeck. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Julia Pulido van den Broeck.

Andre was hard-working and dedicated. He spent 30 years working as a system administrator for Lockheed Martin where he was known for his sense of humor and teamwork. Despite his many responsibilities he always made time for his family and his passions.

Andre liked being the center of attention and he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love, honored. He was a man of generosity and integrity, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Andre‘s hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed diving, motorcycle riding, traveling, shopping, attending parties and concerts, and often spending his weekends coaching soccer. He shared his love for soccer and travel with his children, leaving a mark on us that will never fade.

He is survived by his wife, Athena, children, grandchildren, siblings, as well as many friends, former soccer players, coworkers, and extended family members who will miss him dearly. We find comfort and knowing that dad‘s legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will treasure forever.

A Celebration of Life for Andre will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Albans Anglican Parish, located at 911 S. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76013. Mass will be held at 10:00 am, and Military Honors will be rendered at 11:00 am, followed by a reception at the Church.

A fundraising dinner for the Coach Andre Memorial Fund is planned for Saturday, January 11th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Spring Creek Barbeque, 4108 S. Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie TX 75052. Please make plans to attend Andre's last barbeque.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Coach Andre van den Broeck Memorial Fund. Complete your donation here: https://square.link/u/ZnndYVcO?src=sms

Memorial Funds will go toward ASA soccer scholarships.

Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.grandprairiefh.com