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Dear colleagues,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Monique Abeels, beloved wife of our company founder Berthold Koch and mother of Yannick, Annabelle, and Vincent Koch.
Monique Abeels was closely connected to our company for many years. Following the sudden loss of Berthold Koch in 2007, she took on the role as Managing Director and shareholder, guiding BEKO TECHNOLOGIES with remarkable strength and vision for eight years. Her foresight, dedication, and unwavering commitment left an enduring impact on our organization.
For many of us, Monique was a trusted conversational partner, a source of stability, and an inspiring personality. Even after stepping back from her active role, she remained a significant presence through her warmth and deep bond with the company.
We will cherish her memory and gratefully honor what she has contributed to our company and its people.
With heartfelt sympathy
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Valeria
27. November 2025 at 16:26Condolences for this sad event
Sukanya Kundella
28. November 2025 at 6:37I had the pleasure of meeting Monique in person during the Global Kickoff 2024 in Neuss and again during her visit to BEKO India. She was so warm and gracious, greeting and interacting with all colleagues. My deepest condolences to the Koch family.
Ron van Steenhoven
28. November 2025 at 8:07Gecondoleerd met dit grote verlies,veel sterkte met het verwerken !!
Martin Vink
28. November 2025 at 8:12When I started working for BEKO TECHNOLOGIES I was welkomed by Monique Abeels when I arrived at BEKO HQ, what a warm welcome it was. I admired Monique deeply how she always was the heart and soul of our beautiful company, with her passing away we will suffer a great loss, and I know, that nobody can fill the gap she will leave behind.Monique knew everybody from BEKO by name and took time and interest for each and everyone!
Patricia Nagtzaam
28. November 2025 at 8:42Mein herzliches Beileid zu diesem grossen Verlust.
Ich werde Monique als jemanden in Erinnerung behalten, die mit ihrer Stärke, Liebe und ihrem Durchhaltevermögen einen bleibenden Eindrück hinterlassen hat.
Möge euch Trost verspenden, was ihr gemeinsam erlebt habt, und der Gedanke, das ihre Kraft und Liebe immer weiterwirken werden.
Viel Kraft für die kommende Zeit ❤️
Jolanda Croonen-Maton
28. November 2025 at 8:46Mein herzliches Beileid zu diesem Verlust. Viel Kraft für die Familie und die Hinterbliebenen.
Vladimir Maier
28. November 2025 at 9:09Allow me to express my deepest condolences to the family. Mrs. Abeels was the first member of the company’s management to visit Prague after I joined Beko Technologies. I often remember her pleasant and modest manner. May she rest in peace.
Vladimir
James Overton
28. November 2025 at 9:45Sincere condolences to the Koch family, stay strong during this very difficult time.
Rest In Peace Monique
Boris Lantsberg
28. November 2025 at 13:36Mein herzliches Beileid. Ich wünsche der Familie viel Kraft.
Thomas Wurst
28. November 2025 at 14:38Was man tief in seinem Herzen besitzt, kann man nicht durch den Tod verlieren. Mein Aufrichtiges Beileid
Marek Lamla
1. December 2025 at 7:12Ich möchte Familie Koch mein tiefstes Beileid aussprechen und Ihr viel Kraft in dieser schwierigen Zeit wünschen. Ich werde die Herzlichkeit und das Lächeln von Frau Abeels-Koch immer in Erinnerung behalten
Suzanne van den Berge
1. December 2025 at 8:26Wat een verdrietig nieuws… Heel veel sterkte met dit verlies. Ik hoop dat de mooie herinneringen aan haar, haar levend houd in jullie gedachten!
Sandra Reina
1. December 2025 at 9:04… in questo triste giorno, possa il calore di noi tutti, lenire le Vostre sofferenze… Sentite condoglianze, Sandra Reina
张平
1. December 2025 at 9:52骤闻Monique Abeels离世，内心深感悲痛与惋惜。她以格局开拓事业版图，以温度凝聚全球力量，为我们留下了宝贵的精神财富与发展方向。此刻唯有祈愿安息，也向其家人致以最深切的慰问。
Diego Lopera
1. December 2025 at 11:11Su liderazgo y compromiso fueron fundamentales para el crecimiento y la historia de nuestra empresa. Su legado permanecerá como ejemplo para todos nosotros.
Transmitimos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a su familia y allegados en este difícil momento.
Revathi
1. December 2025 at 11:39My deepest condolences to the great warrior and super women & heartfelt condolences to koch family.
Mario Comella
1. December 2025 at 15:52On behalf of the entire team of the Beko Spain, I would like to extend our deepest and most sincere condolences for the passing of your mother.
We know she was a fundamental pillar of your family and a greatly loved presence. Those of us who had the opportunity to meet her, or to hear you speak about her, could always sense her remarkable kindness, her warmth, and the closeness with which she treated everyone around her. Her memory will remain alive through the values she instilled and the affection she left in all of you.
During this time of sorrow, please know that we stand by your side and that you have our full support for anything you may need. We send you a heartfelt embrace and all our solidarity in these difficult days.
With our deepest respect and affection,
Adrian Fernandez
1. December 2025 at 16:05My deepest condolences to the Koch family for your loss. I had the great privilege of meeting Mrs. Abeels several times throughout my years at BEKO, and she was truly a remarkable lady—kind, gracious, and always a joy to talk with. Thank you for the wonderful memories; she will always be remembered with the highest regard.
May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Koch family during this difficult time.
FRANCISCO GOMEZ
2. December 2025 at 4:10My sincere condolences on the loss of Mrs Abeels. Her legacy is evident in the integrity and leadership she demonstrated every day, through kindness and affection. I wish the whole family comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Thomas Stahlhuth
2. December 2025 at 8:34Frau Abeels hat mich über viele Jahre bei BEKO begleitet. Sie war stets präsent und in ihrer verständnisvollen und freundlichen Art ein toller Mensch.
BEKO hat ihr viel zu verdanken.
Ich werde sie so in Erinnerung behalten.
Ich möchte der Familie Koch, auch im Namen meiner Familie, unser herzlichstes Beileid aussprechen und viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit wünschen.
Susan Li
2. December 2025 at 9:31I still remember every single one of your smiles, clear as yesterday.
In 2012, you traveled to Shanghai in China to support BEKO China in establishing the local factory there. Then in 2018, even with your leg injured, you flew thousands of miles again, this time to Nantong in China, to stand with BEKO China as they built a new plant, and signed your name with unwavering commitment.
Your actions have not only shown us the true meaning of responsibility, but in this full of noisy information age, your actions have also been a source of spiritual strength and inspiration for us all.
Sara Deckers
4. December 2025 at 8:58I met and spoke to Monique several times during my work. She was always genuinely interested in you, knew who you were, what you were doing.
I once had the privilege of speaking to her one-on-one about the representation of women in our company and her kind words motivated me to reach higher than I thought I couldnor should as a female in a world dominated by men.
She proved that you can be elegant, determined, gracious and kind at a high level in a company. She showed me what it looks like to be a true inspiration, a leader, not a boss, and somebody who is absolutely a family-minded person, to all those in our company.
It’s with great sadness that we will have to miss her lovely smile at BEKO TECHNOLOGIES.
She was and is an inspiration to me.
Thomas Prior
5. December 2025 at 10:04Liebe Familie Koch,
mit großer Betroffenheit habe ich von Frau Abeels Tod erfahren und wünsche euch und euren Familien viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit.
chittemsetty Sreeramulu
5. December 2025 at 11:34Ms. Monique Abeels is a great personality. Even after loosing Mr. Berthold Koch also, she was not give up. And the Lead the company & FAMILY with more confidence and succeeded. She used to wish all the colleagues in India very heartfully. May her soul have Rest in Peace (RIP).
René de Jongh
5. December 2025 at 15:23Mein aufrichtiges Beileid.
Peter Johannesberg
9. December 2025 at 7:36Ich durfte Frau Abeels leider nur kurz kennenlernen, bin mir aber sicher, gäbe es mehr Menschen wie sie, die Welt Wäre ein besserer Ort.
Mein herzliches Beileid für den Verlust und viel Kraft in dieser Zeit für die ganze Familie.
John Hays
9. December 2025 at 18:10In times like this, not only is it challenging to find the right words, but they tend to ring hollow. Even delaying trying to articulate my thoughts has not helped much. Ms. Abeels’ passing is a loss we all feel. She was the cornerstone of the family and left an indelible imprint on the business. She will be greatly missed. Still, most importantly, we must remember how she lived, and while she is gone, she will most certainly never be forgotten.
Markus Mueller
9. December 2025 at 23:00Mein herzliches Beileid an die Familie in diesen schwierigen Tagen. Wir verlieren mit ihr eine wunderbare, starke und warmherzige Frau, die BEKO ueber viele Jahre mit gepraegt hat. Gerne erinneren wir uns an die Treffen und Gespraeche in Neuss, Bend und Atlanta ueber die Jahre. Wir werden sie in liebender Erinnerung bewahren.
Familie Mueller in Atlanta
Jürgen Eggeling
10. December 2025 at 11:23Ich durfte Frau Monique Abeels auf vielen Firmenveranstaltungen erleben und hatte auch die Gelegenheit mir ihr persönlich sprechen. Sie wird mir auf immer als freundliche und warmherzige Person in Erinnerung bleiben.
Der Familie Koch mein herzliches Beileid und Stärke für die Zukunft.
Thorsten Lenertat
11. December 2025 at 8:28Dear Koch family,
I offer my deepest condolences for your tragic loss.
From my own experience, I know what a difficult time lies ahead of you. I hope you find the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Your family was always very important to Mrs Abeels, which makes it all the more important to support each other now that she has passed away.
I had the privilege of engaging in profound, cheerful and forward-looking conversations with Mrs Abeels over many years.
She always paid close attention to us as employees, and I will fondly remember her as a down-to-earth, kind-hearted person.
Dear Mrs Abeels, may you have a good journey; now there is another star in the sky.