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Local Businesswoman Mrs Ethlyn A. Burke passes suddenly

August 2nd, 2018 | Tags:
Co-founder of Burke’s Garage Ltd., Mrs Ethlyn A. Burke, has died suddenly at a Hospital in Texas, USA. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our news desk is that long time businesswoman and co-founder of Burke’s Garage Ltd., Mrs Ethlyn A. Burke, has died suddenly at a Hospital in Texas, USA.

She passed away yesterday August 1, 2018, while undergoing treatment.  

The Late Mrs Burke co-founded Burke’s Garage with her late husband, Neville G. A. Burke.  

She was 67-years of age, having been born November 16, 1950.

The Late Ethlyn is survived by three children Theodore, Benaiah and Felicia.

New Life Baptist Church

Later in her years, she branched out and managed the rental portion of the family business Itgo Car Rentals.  She was also a long standing member of the New Life Baptist Church and another female pioneer in local business.  

Mrs Burke, the Huntums Ghut, Tortola resident, was a mother, grandmother and inspiration to many, who never passed anyone without a greeting and smile.

The Staff, Management and Board of Directors of Virgin Islands News Online extend our Condolences to all immediate family members and loved ones, on the passing of Mrs Ethlyn A. Burke.

8 Responses to “Local Businesswoman Mrs Ethlyn A. Burke passes suddenly”

  • gkefkkdakxq (02/08/2018, 11:20) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no this is sad
  • Music (02/08/2018, 11:28) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to Theo and the family on the passing of a dear friend.
  • ccc (02/08/2018, 12:01) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    today we here tomorrow we gone, RIP sister
  • Interested (02/08/2018, 19:54) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Prayers for her family.A very kind,pleasant and dignified Christian lady.
  • Binocs (02/08/2018, 20:49) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in peace Aunt Ethlyn. This news hit really hard but I am thankful for all the memories. Condolences to the entire family
  • guy hill (03/08/2018, 01:13) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in peace Ms.Ethlyn.
  • Smugglers (25/08/2025, 08:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad to hear this news. We owned a home in Tortola for over 20 years and always rented from Itgo. Ethlyn always welcomed me with a warm smile and a hug. Such a wonderful person. Condolences to the family.


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