Missing People From the Tsunami Disaster -- Missing from MALDIVES
The people listed below have been reported as missing.
If you have any information about any of these people, please contact
their loved ones at the e-mail address listed below the name.
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if you have information about their lost loved one. DO NOT send them an e-mail otherwise.
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Missing Person Information Submission Form
Missing People -- Maldives
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a letter below. Names are categorized by last name.
Abeyakoon, Cyril
Cyril Abeyakoon, a Sri Lankan national, works at Kurumba Village Hotel in Maldives
as chief accountant. herathrj@hotmail.com
Adam, Ali
Hi, we would like to know if Mr. Ali Adam and his family from Kaafu Guraidhoo
island (South Male Atoll, Maldives) are all right and survived the tragedy.
aga@agadesign.cz
Ahmed, Ibrahim
I am looking for Ibrahim Ahmed, who works at Kurumba Village in a restaurant.
ozcankilic@hotmail.com
Ah-Sing, Melissa
Ah-Sing, a British citizen, was vacationing with her family in the Maldives.
sheere17@hotmail.com
Ali
I am hoping to receive any information about Dr. Ali. We trained together in
Nepal at Bir Hospital. If anyone can tell me of his whereabouts or situation
I would really appreciate it. combine360@yahoo.com
Ali, Ahmad Fifshan
Father owns a resort in the Maldives. Born around 1980-1981. suresh@localbar.com
Ali, Najeeb
Looking for Najeeb Ali, a barman at Fun Island resort. Please let us know if
our friend is safe. His sister lived in Male. Would be grateful for any information.
ee.duffy@ntlworld.com
Arp, Maria and Theo
We are waiting for news from our colleagues and friends Maria and Theo Arp,
who are vacationing in the Maldives. Maria is German and Theo is Dutch. david.pollard@ing.com
Babcock, William and Sunny
My stepfather, Charley Adams, is wondering if his friends in the Maldives are
OK. The last we knew, William "Bill" Babcock and his wife, Sunny,
were still living in the Maldives somewhere. Anything you can tell us would
be appreciated.
workdogfarm@yahoo.com
Barber, Stephen and Kerry gilli.read@telkomsa.net
Barton, Jean
We are looking for Jean Barton, daughter, Nicola, and granddaughter, Charlotte.
Any information will be appreciated. jech@deakin.edu.au
Bartsch, Birgit
I am looking for news from my friend Birgit Bartsch, who is originally from
Germany, and her boyfriend, Olli. They live on Baros Island as dive instructors.
Please, when you hear from them let them contact me, Corrie Bakker, in Aruba,
the Dutch Caribbean.
Update: I received an e-mail that she and her boyfriend were at sea at the time
the tsunami hit. They survived!!! I was so glad to hear they were OK. Thank
God for small wonders! Happy New Year. Corrie Bakker. Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.
Blank, Ron and Iben
Ron and Iben Blank -- he is Canadian and she is Danish. [I] just received news
they recently left for the Maldives. If someone has seen them please let them
know we are ready to help them come back home. Peste.buchanan@us.army.mil
Brinkley, Bruce
I am looking for news of Dr. Bruce Brinkley of Geneva, Switzerland, who was
last known to be spending a vacation in the Maldives. Many thanks.
Update: This is to inform you that Dr. Bruce Brinkley is safe and sound and
returned back home yesterday afternoon. Many thanks for all your efforts and
I wish you good luck in finding those others missing.
Coulthard, Lorraine
Lorraine Coulthard and her husband went on holiday to the Maldives for three
weeks from 20th December. Does anyone have any information please? Thank you
very much. atodd@online.de
Dar, Ipeek
We are missing Ipeek Dar, a Turk, and her French husband. info@istanbulambalaj.com.tr
Dean family
I am keen to know how the Dean family are. Mr Dean owned the Bandos Resort in
the Maldives. Any news of the family will do. abs3131@yayoo.com
Dean, Aisha and Shawnee
My [former] school friends Aisha and Shawnee Dean (sisters) and her family live
in the Maldives. Her father owns a few of the luxury hotels on the islands.
She has a large family, and I am worried about how they fared, as there is not
much detail in the news about how the Maldivians fared after the tsunami. Our
prayers are with them. richtan@whidbey.com
Deen, Tyfeen
Her name is Tyfeen Deen. She is a citizen of the Maldives. She is a student
at Aberdeen University, Scotland, and I am a friend. She had gone home for Christmas.
taybasharif@yahoo.co.uk
Dincic, Miro
Looking for information on Miro Dincic, food and beverage manager at Meeru Island
Resort, Maldives. If you know, let me know. Thanks. andywsmith@hotmail.com
Embudu Village
Does anyone has some information about Hotel Coral Garden, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka,
and Hotel Embudu Village in Maldives? We have some very good friends living
there and we are very worried. Please contact us. Thank you. info@galaxy-amusement.nl
Engelbrecht, Freek and Jean
We are seeking news on Freek Engelbrecht and his wife, Jean, from Port Elizabeth
in South Africa. They were visiting their son in the Maldives. The son is an
engineer assisting in the construction of a hotel on behalf of the Sun International
Hotel Group. jc-vd@iafrica.com
Farkas, Agnes
I'm looking for a 32-year-old Hungarian woman named Agnes Farkas, [who has]
long red hair. She is slim and is about 180 cm tall. s_juci@freemail.hu
Fernando, Jayanthi
I am inquiring about the safety of Jayanthi Fernando, who teaches school in
Male. gimmer@juno.com
Fernandez, Carol
I am looking for a friend of mine. Her name is Carol Fernandez. The last I heard
was she was living in the Maldives. I just need to know she is well. Thank you.
rmichael@bloomberg.net
Fritz family
We are looking for our friends the Fritz family from Oberndorf, Austria. My
parents had their daughter, Pia as an exchange student in 2002-2003. They vacation
in the Maldives every Christmas vacation. usavictory@juno.com
Gabileo, Gilbert
We are looking for our friend Gilbert Gabileo (Filipino) who is working at a
resort in the Maldives. We would appreciate any news on his whereabouts. lizacamu@yahoo.com
Habeeb, Hussain
Can anybody help me trace my son-in-law Hussain Habeeb, born June 21, 1963,
who works at Banyan Tree Resort as a sales and marketing manager in the Maldives.
Thanks. sunnyirmy2000@aol.com
Hashim, Ali
I am looking for information concerning the whereabouts of Ali Hashim, his wife
and daughter. They live in the Maldives. I am not sure which island. I have
tried to call and e-mail, but have received no response. If anyone has any information,
I would appreciate receiving an e-mail. nlt0624@aol.com
Hatipolu, Tolga
I am looking for my friend Tolga Hatipolu, a Turk. regider@superonline.com
Herft, Daisy Josephine
My mother has been teaching in Maldives. Her name is Daisy Josephine Herft.
Can I get some information about her? Her son, Sena, is waiting for some information.
auntvini@sedal.usyd.edu.au
Hinckley family
Looking for Steve and Lynn Hinckley and their two sons.
Update: The Hinckley family is safe and has returned home to Tokyo from the
Maldives.
Hopman, Carline
I am looking for confirmation that my friends Carline Hopman and her boyfriend
Martin are OK! They were vacationing in the Maldives and are from Holland. lizanderson.chartner.net
John, George
We are looking for our Indian friend, George John, who was a barman on Fun Island
resort, Bodufinolhu. What happened to him? Where were the survivors evacuated
to? Please contact us by e-mail. rognat@skynet.be
Johnson family
Dave, Kath, Adele and Melanie Johnson from Slough, England. jattman_jaz@hotmail.com
Katriana, Naning
Looking for a good friend of mine. Her name is Naning Katriana and she is Indonesian.
She is about 28-29 years old. She was last known to be working as a chef at
Kanuhura Spa & Beach Resort in the Maldives. She started to work in the
Maldives around year 2000. I would be grateful if anyone who knows something
about her would contact me. rere_hadi@yahoo.com
Kotsis family
Requesting any information on the Kotsis family from Greece, arriving in the
Maldives on December 25. Family members include Apostolis (father), Marina (mother),
and Amthia, Yiannis and Alexios (children). This family was vacationing on two
"over the water villas" commencing December 25.
Update: Kotsis family has returned safely to Greece.
Laiseaux, David
I would like to know if my friend David Laiseaux who was the head of Water sports
at Club Med Kanifinolhu in the Maldives is alive and well after the tsunami.
Thank you for your help. cecighi1@hotmail.com
Leitner, Hannelore and Willie
My parents are vacationing on one of the Maldive islands. They are German citizens
and approximately 70 years old. Please let me know if you have any information.
Thank you. ulim@sbcglobal.net
Maard, Sophie
Hoping for news about Sophie Måård and her boyfriend, Kalle, from
Stockholm. They planned on going to the Maldives. Send message if you see this
to MariAnne Häggander in Stockholm, Sweden. haggander@chello.se
Magnani, Claudio
I am looking for any information on Claudio Magnani from Lodi, Italy. He and
his family boarded a private yacht on December 22, headed from Italy to the
Maldives. I have not heard from him am anxious to know of his whereabouts. I
pray for the best. JLONON@hotmail.com
Michaela, Beránková
Looking for information about above person. irenka@rps.cz
Mohamed, Ali
I am looking for Ali Mohamed, he was working in Fullmoon Beach Resort, when
I vacationed in Maldives. Would like to know his whereabouts. I tried his mobile
but his mobile is not working. zaadhi@yahoo.com
Mohammed, Aisha
I am looking for information about my friend Aisha Mohammed. She studies in
Australia and her family lives in the Maldives. She had returned there with
her mother for the university holidays. I have heard nothing from her since
the tsunami. a.depass@student.qut.edu.au
Muchitsch, Martin
I'm looking for my Austrian friend, Martin Muchitsch, 22, who went with his
parents to the Maldives for Christmas vacation. He didn't return yet to Austria
and I'm worried about him! Both parents are dentists and he has a younger brother.
mshehadi@hotmail.com
Nafiza, Aishath
We have a friend who is from the Maldives. Her name is Aishath Nafiza. We used
to be course mates when she came and studied in Malaysia. I'm worried for her
safety. If anyone has info about her please let us know. We're praying for her
safety. soomei02@yahoo.com
Naheed family
Desperately trying to find out about Shafik, Abdulla, Ali and Naheed who worked
on Fun Island (Bodufinolhu). fattyla@msn.com
Naseem, Badruddin
I am looking for news of my friend who is working at Reethi Rah Resort in Maldives.
I understand that he was in the resort at the time of the tsunami tragedy. His
name is Badruddin Naseem. iluthufi@hotmail.com
Naz
I am looking for a person who we called Naz that I had met when she had lived
in Canada and she had taken a weaving class at the craft centre that I had worked
at. We all called her Naz, and I think her full name is Aishath Nazeer. She
had a daughter who is about 10 years old and a son who is about 14. I think
Naz's husband is a teacher, who might work at University. I had lost contact
with Naz when she moved back to the Maldives.If anyone knows her to please give
her my e-mail address. Thank You. rumtumtugger02002@yahoo.ca
Netto, Vernon Robert
Indian-Malaysian, 31. cynthiakhan@lycos.com
Niikura, Naoko
I am looking for the Naoko Niikura (Japanese), director of watersports [at]
World Ohlveli Resort. jtdavos@hispeed.ch
Newport, Pia
Can anyone tell me how the Exotica resorts in the Maldives fared? My good friend
Pia Newport is a spa manager there and I have been unable to contact her. lindapoulton@onetel.com
Onodera-Nojima, Fumie; Daisuke Nojima
We are very worried about our friends Fumie Onodera-Nojima and Daisuke Nojima
who were vacationing in the Maldives for Christmas. We are desperate for any
information that they are OK. Please contact me at jyahne@sbcglobal.net
Parisi, Marco
I am looking for my friend Marco Parisi, Italian, 30. He works in an animation
team somewhere in Maldives. He arrived there on December 8. venus83@gala.net
Pereira, Romel
Please let me know if you get any information about Romel Pereira of Sri Lanka,
[who was] working on a Maldives Resort island. We have no news from him after
the major disaster of December 26. Thanks. dilini_john@hotmail.com
Priyandarshani, Champa
Missing person -- she is a 25-year-old named Champa Priyadarshani from Sri Lanka.
prasangi@aliceposta.it
Reethi Rah Resort
Please let it be known that all expats, including South Africans working/visiting
Reethi Rah Resort, are alive and well. We have received many phone calls and
e-mails from concerned friends/family. Please rest assured that our damage was
comparatively low, and no lives have been lost and very few injuries sustained.
Thank you for all your concerns. scuba_diva_mv@hotmail.com
Rich, Sarah; Berensden, Scott
My two American friends, Sarah Rich and Scott Berensden, were last heard of
flying to the Maldives on Christmas Day and there has been no word since. traceybarradell@hotmail.com
Rock, Taryn; Syd Bale
Seeking information on friends Taryn Rock and Syd Bale of the UK who were vacationing
in the Maldives over Christmas. Thank you! jchumphreys@houston.rr.com
Rossi, Massimo (Max)
My Italian friend Massimo (Max) Rossi was in the Maldives on Christmas with
his daughter, Janiele. They are from Rome, Italy. I have not been able to reach
them. If you have any information, I would be very grateful. gleason98@aol.com
Rasheed, Ali
I would like to know that my friend Ali Rasheed and his family are alright in
the Maldives. mcmyeh@hotmail.com
Shareef, Neveen
I got worried as soon as I found out the tsunamis struck and I'm wondering if
Neveen Shareef, a good friend of mine who is in the Maldives, is OK. May Allah
protect her and her family. pashmina29@hotmail.com
Seeling, Ingrid
I am looking for information on Ingrid Seeling, a German tourist from Hamburg
who was visiting the Maldives on holiday. She was going to do some diving and
relaxing -- arriving on December 19. Thank you. kmelsenboss@comcast.net
Senewiratne, Judy
My sister-in-law, Judy Senewiratne, is from Sri Lanka, working in the Maldives.
Last e-mail message I received from her was the morning of December 26 stating
she was being evacuated. Her son, Shane, resides in Kandy, Sri Lanka. I would
appreciate it if anyone has any information regarding their safety. senevim@hotmail.com
Shameem, Shyma
I just want to know that my friend, Shyma Shameem is alright. She's approx 5'4",
black hair, brown eyes, Maldivian Indian. jenna_thornborough@hotmail.com
Shooza, Aminath
I would like to ask you if you might have some information on Miss Aminath Shooza,
a friend of mine [from] whom I haven't heard from in a long time. A few years
ago she was working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later at the UNDP
Office at Maldives. I lost contact with her. If there is a way that I could
help her, her family or anyhow else please let me know. I pray for all the people
who passed away in this catastrophe and hope that this terrible suffering will
end. hajosboris@hotmail.com
"Stainless Commander" crew members Ali, Mohamed; Mohamed, Umar; Ahmed,
Rasheed; Abdulla, Naseer; Ali, Rasheed; Mohamed, Yasir; Ibrahim Mohamed, Didi
They were all crew members of the chemical tanker M/V Stainless Commander --
sailing under a Panama flag and under the command of Russian captain Arkadiy
Savin from Nakhodka -- which was in the harbor of Delfzijl, Netherlands, from
June 1995 to February 1996. If anyone can contact them, please send our regards
and please send us their conditions and addresses, if possible. In advance thanks
for your help. kkigkt@hotmail.com
Tomlin, Ann
I am looking for news from my friend Ann Tomlin and her friend Garry, from Edinburgh,
Scotland, who were vacationing in the Maldives for Christmas. I am desperate
for any information that they are OK. m.a.hamlett@home.nl
Tricou family
I am looking for news of Olivier Tricou (DOB: 11/25/79) and his parents, Jean
and Muriel Tricou. They went to the Maldives from Paris on December 24. Anybody
who has ever seen them or has any news of them please kindly let me know by
e-mail. I am so worried for them at the moment. Thanks very much indeed and
happy new year! longduo@hotmail.com
Vander Linden, Jochem
I would like to know if anyone knows anything about my friend Jochem vander
Linden. He is a diving teacher on a island call Villa Varu. And also a friend
called Shamee who is a dive master on the same island. I would like to know
that they are both safe and in good health please.
Update: I have found my friends safe and well.
Vaughn-Williams, Matthew
Matthew (Matt) Vaughan-Williams from Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, on
holiday in Maldives with his girlfriend. Will anyone with any news contact me
please? We have had no word since Christmas Day. richard@skinnerx2.fsnet.co.uk
Velezine, Aishath and daughter Falak
I am looking for my friend Aishath Velezine and her daughter Falak. I am worried
about them. I haven't heard from them yet. I know Vel, that's her shortname,
studied in Australia Brisbane, but returned to the Maldives. So she should have
been in Male when the tsunami hit. Please contact me if you know anything about
her and her daughter.
Update: I received feedback that Aishath Velezine and her daughter Falak are
OK! Thanks for your help.
Wehrmeyer, Silke
Looking for Mrs. Silke Wehrmeyer. Have no infomation at all. per.moerkeberg@gmx.net
Weisser, Alexander and Katja
I am looking for information on Alexander Weisser and Katja, German tourists
from Gosheim who were visiting Eriyadi, arriving on December 25. grethaa@absa.co.za
Wismer, Karin
The missing person's name is Karin Wismer. She is a citizen of Switzerland.
She lives in the city of Zurich. She e-mailed me before Christmas to tell me
she would be spending Christmas in the Maldives on a boat with her family. Her
father's name is Rolfe Wismer. Please call or e-mail me if you have any information.
Thank you. nateoinonen@hotmail.com
Yohannan, Samkutty
I want to know about Mr. Samkutty Yohannan, an accountant with Sun Travels,
Male, Maldives. He is from Ezhamkulam, Kerala, India. charlyvp@hotmail.com
Zimmermann, Jerome
I'm searching for my friend Jerome Zimmermann, who may have been at the Rihiveli
Resort at the time of the tsunami. He is South African, has white skin, is about
37 years old, stands 6'6", with brown hair and hazel eyes. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. rossrebecca@hotmail.com