Eustacio Jenkins

Eustacio Jenkins Gondola was born in Culebra, Panama, on March 26, 1936, in the Santa Isabel region in the Province of Colon, Panama.

Eustacio was the seventh of 8 siblings (all deceased) of Henry Antonio Jenkins and Quinceana Gondola children. Eustacio was affectionately known as Tacho; he grew up with a love for the ocean and fishing and, along with his brothers and sisters, spent much of his youth developing a love of nature and a deep love of planting and working outdoors.

Eustacio was very close to his parents; when his father Henry would travel to San Blas, he would go alongside him, and he was able to learn many experiences from his father as they spent a lot of time together. As the youngest of his siblings, his older sisters and mother doted a lot of affection for him when he was growing up. Eustacio would often express fondness for his childhood and the two dogs he had when he was growing up.

One of Eustacio's most outstanding qualities was his desire to help anyone in need; on many occasions, he would pick up people in his pickup truck when they needed rides or bring them food from his Ranch (Finca). For years, he would use his jeep to take pastors and missionaries to difficult places in Colon, where people could receive Bible studies.

Eustacio was an outstanding son; when his mother, Quinceana, was older, he took care of her with loving care and affection, finally having her move in to better care for her. He was a father figure to many of his nephews and nieces who would visit his house daily, and several of them worked in the Business he and his brother Presbitero owned, Materiales Jenkins and Plywood Jenkins. He was tireless and always on time for work or the airport. To get to work from Colon to Panama, Eustacio would be up and moving every morning at 4 to be on time.

Eustacio met his beautiful wife, Julia Walker Samuels; they were married on December 29, 1968. Eustacio and Julia formed a loving home where they raised their children to honor God and love one another. Eustacio was an avid reader and enjoyed singing; often at home, you would hear him say "Ay hombe," meaning "Oh my". Or singing his favorite hymn "Puedo oir tu voz llamando", I can hear your voice calling me.

Eustacio was a sage gentleman and always impeccably dressed, providing wise counsel to others, a fantastic mediator, a protector, and a defender of his wife. Eustacio ensured that his house was cleaned on Friday in preparation for Sabbath, of excellent vocabulary, and would call out to you in his baritone voice. Whenever he spoke to you, he told you he loved and hugged you as you left his house. He enjoyed cooking his mother's arroz Culebrero, rice with coconut water, and rushed to the door to open it before you rang the bell.

Eustacio is survived by his wife, Julia Jenkins Walker, and his children Sarah, Gilberto Sr, Janet, Mariana, Dorian Sr, Antonio, Dexter, and Lanson. His eldest son, Eustacio II, predeceased him; he is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved unconditionally and always prayed for their protection and God's guidance over them, as well as many nieces and nephews, and several dear friends, among them his best friend, who he called a brother Lucilo Gomez.

Eustacio "Tacho" Jenkins will be warmly remembered by all of us for the indelible impact he made on our lives.

Eustacio Jenkins Gondola nació en Culebra, Panamá, el 26 de marzo de 1936, en la región de Santa Isabel, provincia de Colón, Panamá.

Eustacio fue el séptimo de ocho hermanos (todos fallecidos) de Henry Antonio Jenkins y Quinceana Gondola. Eustacio, conocido cariñosamente como Tacho, creció con un gran amor por el océano y la pesca, y junto con sus hermanos y hermanas, pasó gran parte de su juventud desarrollando un amor por la naturaleza y una profunda pasión por la siembra y el trabajo al aire libre.

Eustacio era muy cercano a sus padres; cuando su padre, Henry, viajaba a San Blas, lo acompañaba, y pudo aprender muchas experiencias de él, ya que pasaban mucho tiempo juntos. Siendo el menor de sus hermanos, sus hermanas mayores y su madre le mostraron un gran cariño durante su infancia. Eustacio solía expresar cariño por su infancia y por sus dos perros. Una de las cualidades más destacadas de Eustacio era su deseo de ayudar a quien lo necesitara; en muchas ocasiones, recogía a personas en su camioneta cuando necesitaban transporte o les llevaba comida de su finca. Durante años, usó su jeep para llevar a pastores y misioneros a zonas difíciles de Colón, donde la gente podía recibir estudios bíblicos.

Eustacio era un hijo excepcional; cuando su madre, Quinceana, envejecio, la cuidó con cariño y amor, hasta que finalmente se mudó con él para cuidarla mejor. Fue una figura paterna para muchos de sus sobrinos y sobrinas que visitaban su casa a diario, y varios de ellos trabajaban en el negocio que él y su hermano Presbitero (Eadministraban, Materiales Jenkins y Plywood Jenkins. Era incansable y siempre llegaba a tiempo al trabajo o al aeropuerto. Para llegar al trabajo de Colón a Panamá, Eustacio se levantaba y se ponía en marcha todas las mañanas a las 4 para llegar a tiempo.

Eustacio conoció a su bella esposa, Julia Walker Samuels; Se casaron el 29 de diciembre de 1968. Eustacio y Julia formaron un hogar lleno de amor donde criaron a sus hijos para honrar a Dios y amarse mutuamente. Eustacio era un ávido lector y disfrutaba cantando; a menudo en casa, se le oía decir "Ay, hombre". O cantar su himno favorito: "Puedo oír tu voz llamándome".

El viejo era un hombre que le facinaba vestir impecablemente, y le gustaba dar sabios consejos, un mediador fantástico, un protector y un defensor de su esposa y toda su familia. Eustacio se aseguraba de que su casa estuviera limpia los viernes para el Sabado, tenía un vocabulario excelente y te llamaba con su voz de barítono. Siempre que te hablaba, te decía que te quería y te abrazaba al salir de su casa. Disfrutaba cocinando el arroz culebrero de su madre, arroz con leche de coco, y corría a la puerta a abrir antes de que llamaras al timbre.

A Eustacio le sobreviven su esposa, Julia Jenkins Walker, y sus hijos: Sarah, Gilberto Sr., Janet, Mariana, Dorian Sr., Antonio, Dexter y Lanson. Su hijo mayor, Eustacio II, falleció antes que él; le sobreviven sus numerosos nietos y bisnietos, a quienes amó incondicionalmente y siempre oró por su protección y la guía de Dios, así como sus numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas, y varios queridos amigos, entre ellos su mejor amigo, Lucilo Gómez, a quien llamaba hermano.

El viejo fue a descanso el 30 de Marzo del 2025.

Eustacio "Tacho" Jenkins será recordado con cariño por todos nosotros por la huella imborrable que dejó en nuestras vidas.

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