It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helena L. Amianda of Budd Lake, New Jersey, who passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Caroll VanDorp and Johanna VanDorp-Ypma; her husband Daniel Amianda; her brothers, Sjoerd VanDorp and Arthur VanDorp; and her nephews, James Etisi and Dr. Johnson Obedi Matuli.

She is survived by : her daughters, J. Alumasi "Masi" Amianda (Ian Cook) and Erica Ayiro Amianda; her stepchildren, Mark Amianda and Naomi Amianda; her grandchildren, Cameron Amianda, Lu Cook, Sinjin Etisi Amianda-Cook of Adam, Adam "AJ" Nix and Austin Nix; her brother Frans VanDorp (Tjitske); and her niece Kea Boot.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center (https://www.classy.org), a 501 (c)(3) organization.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William J. Leber Funeral Home