Aaron Etienne
Services will be held Tuesday for Aaron Etienne, better known as "Pro," who died on May 15, 2012.
The viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He is survived by his mother, Josephine Etienne; wife, Annette "Baby" Etienne; second wife, Julia Wilson; third wife, Jenine Berry; children, Kamilah Etienne, Kareem Etienne, Gala Garcia-Bryan and Krystle Garcia-LaPlace; sisters, Theresa Etienne, Bernadine Etienne, Jacquelyne Etienne and Laura LaPlace; grandchildren, Kyrah Etienne, Mia Angalie LaPlace and Armond Jose "AJ" LaPlace; parents-in-law, George and Eleanore Querrard; brother-in-law, Nicholas Berry; sons-in-law, Frank LaPlace and Jacques Bryan; daughter-in-law, Destiny Etienne; nephews, Nicholas Berry, Jr., Amatey Glover-Akpey, Andre Etienne-Prevost, Amanor Glover-Akpey, Eric Wilson, Kodjo Glover-Akpey, Lucas Berry and Isaiah Berry; nieces, Marisa Bonnett, Clarisa Angol and Nicole Berry; beloved family and friends, Wilson Etienne, Albert "Abo" Alexander, Clara Casimir, Cuthbert Casimir, Mertle Hodge, Augustine Hodge, Dave King, Bevin Romain, Felix "Papa" Santana, William "Billy" Shea, Stanley St. Clara, Raffael "Raffy" Gregory, Gary Xavier, Bernard Douglas, Robert Lewis, James "Jimmy" Jullien, Joly, Mandahl Market Pasy, David Lawrence and too many more to mention but all loved.
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Keithly Joseph Jr.
Services will be held today Keithly Reginald Joseph Jr., also known as "Addie," who died on May 9, 2012.
The viewing will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Andrew's Church with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Janet Gumbs; father, Keithly Joseph Sr.; wife, Mildred Joseph; step-mother, Ethlyn Joseph; sons, Glen, Shawn, and Rashan Joseph; brothers, Lawrence Gumbs, Milton Smtih Sr., Ken Du Joseph Prentice, Jason Joseph; sister, Nicole Joseph; aunts, Ena Powell, Marion Peters and Gladys Todman; uncles, Riley, Cran and Elroy Joseph, Juanito and Eric Benjamin, Ivan Freeman, Roy Blake, Vancito Sr. and Julio Gumbs; grandchildren, Emani, Nyvia and Bryce Joseph; daughters-in-law, Katrina Gathers Joseph, Cynthia Linzy and Emmanuella Premier; mother-in-law, Elodia Turnbull; sisters-in-law, Lois Sealey, Ruby Hodge, Corrine Francis, Diana Gumbs, Erica MacFarlane, and Wasonja O. Joseph; brothers-in-law, Winston Callwood, Kenneth and Roy Moolenaar, Sosthenes Francis Jr. and Raphael and David Francis; God Parents, Eleanor MacTavious and Amos Peters Sr.; and God Children, Nicole Turnbull, Anthony Jr. and Akeem Fleming.
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Services will be held Saturday for Marcia Lenora Esdaille, also known as "Neema," 47, who died on April 28, 2012, at her residence.
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Services will be held Friday for Herbie Skelton, 47, of 150 Enighed and Contant, St. John. He died on April 26, 2012, in California.
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Herbie Skelton
Services will be held Saturday for Herbie Skelton, 47, of 150 Enighed and Contant, St. John. He died on April 26, 2012, in California.
The viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Cruz Bay Baptist Church with services following at 10,30. Burial will be in Cruz Bay Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Lorma Percival; brothers, Charles (Clifford) Jones, Joey Dean, Keith and Mario Skelton Jr.; sisters, Jennifer L. Williams, Wendie S. Moise, Annette Skelton, Lucette P. Skelton, Robanne M. Donnadelle, Mariath S. Hodge, Nira S. Jackson, Bernadette Donovan, Carla Percival, Carleen Johnson, Claudette Braxton and Vernell L. Stevens; uncles, Harold Thomas, Julien Hodge, Dennis Percival, Rudolph Wilkins (Uncle Buck), Emmanuel Hedrington, Aubrey Turnbull, Alexander McTavious and Claude Claxton; aunts, Izora (Beryl) Hodge, Irma Percival, Magarita Thomas, Christophena Callwood, Leona McTavious, Darnell Richardson, Urena Claxton, Cleone Claxton, Kathleen Wilkins and Maudrey Hedrington; brothers-in law, Theton Donadelle, David Hodge, Najja Johnson, Avery Jackson Sr., Robert Braxton and Carlton A. Stevens; nephews, Kethney and Daniel Williams, Jamal and Jevon Hodge, Avery Jackson Jr., David Alex Johnson Jr., Dean Donovan, Umrani Skelton, Micheal and James Ballin-Skelton; nieces, Tajauna, Nikara and Nikia Callwood, Jeffe Lee McClean, Tameka Francis, Janet and Jakee Braxton, Nakita Stevens, Jaylane Jones, Ivanya Hobson, Latricia and Natasha Jackson, Genesis Donovan Genevive Roberts and Marima Skelton; great- nephews, Ke'Moi, Ke'Shoi, Ke'Shori and Ke'Nai Williams and Ja'Mori Abner; great nieces, Ke'Lilah and Ke'Leyah Williams, Kennedy Brown and Narressa Francis; special friends and caretakers, Daniel Ballin, Shelia Liburd and Elvis Yearwood.
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Conrad Ritter
Services will be Thursday for Conrad A. Ritter, who died May 4, 2012.
The first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Ritter; children, Delrose Ritter-Egwu, Florice Ritter, Lecia Ritter, Marsha Ritter, Arlene Ritter, Sharleen Henley, Carleen Ritter and Kathleen Ritter; brothers, Axel Ritter and Ashley Ritter; sisters, Alvara Ritter Sprauve and Ernestine Ritter; 14 grandchildren; and many other relatives too numerous to mention.
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Lucy Jones-Poleon
Services will be held Friday for Lucy "Doma" Jones-Poleon who died on May 6, 2012.
The first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Church with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 3.
She is survived by her sons, Henry Poleon, Neil Poleon and Christopher St. Croix; daughter, Elizabeth Poleon; adopted daughter, Laura Jones; sisters, Keither Lennards, Cecila Flauvis better known as "Petorna" and Mary Donelly better known as "Madras;" grandchildren, Ahkeem Poleon, Nicholas Harris and Siearra St. Croix; great-grandchildren, Jalani Harris; aunt, Darlin Poleon better known as "Dar;" special family, Poleon Family here and abroad, Flood Family, Polidore family, Perino Family, Petrona Family and Madras family; and many nieces and nephews and special friends too numerous to mention.
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Luletta Hazelwoold
Services will be held Friday for Luletta E. Hazlewood who died on May 6, 2012.
The viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Christ Church Methodist with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise Hazlewood; sons, Trevor Hazlewood, Marvon Hazlewood and Craig Hazlewood; grandchildren, Darnell Hazlewood and Tiffany Hazlewood; sister, Hyacinth Stanley; brothers, Charles Saunders, Arnold Saunders and Elton Saunders; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn Saunders, Melinda Saunders and Sheila Hazlewood; brother-in-law, Benson Stanley; daughter-in-law, Amanda Hazlewood; special friends, Marilyn E. Malone, Blanche Mills, Sezilee Reovan, Anna Nicholsen and Mavis Malone; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.
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Rehenia Venzen-Brunn
Services will be held Thursday for Rehenia Venzen-Brunn who died on May 6, 2012.
The first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Church with services following at noon. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her children, Gerard (Gerry) Brunn and Terrence (Terry) Brunn; brothers, Oswald Venzen and John Henrique Venzen; sisters, Theresa Venzen-White, Delita Venzen-deLagarde and Dale Venzen-Turnbull; brothers-in-law, Excelman deLagarde and Leonard Turnbull; daughter-in-law, Italia (Susie) Lettsome-Brunn; nephews, Alfredo Venzen, Oswald Venzen Jr., Oswain Venzen, Austin Venzen, Angel Venzen, Lorne Canton, Tyrone White, John Pedrito Venzen, Alvin Antonio Venzen, Delroy Venzen, Elvis Antonio Venzen, Tony Venzen, Kenny Venzen, Lionel Farrington, Liston Farrington and Roland Farrington; nieces, Jacklyn Venzen-Millin, Paula Venzen-Parris, Janette Venzen, Syria Thomas, Melissa deLagarde, Laura Venzen, Lisa Venzen, Michelle Marie Venzen, Millie Venzen, Karen Venzen, Theresa Venzen and Leona Farrington; grandchildren, Sherece Brunn, Kirsten Brunn, Gerard Brunn Jr., Terrence Brunn III, Christopher Gunn, Lorenzo Benjamin and Alduce Lettsome; great-grandchildren, Amani Brunn, Justin Brunn, Alberto Benjamin, Lenia Benjamin, Lorenzo Benjamin Jr., Destiny Benjamin, Demoi Lettsome, Alduce Lettsome III, Kioshi Lettsome, Paul Husband, Kaylan Husband and Josephine Brunn; Godchild, Denise Brunn; special family friends, Audrey George, Winifred Scott, Molly Punter, Tracy Piper, Joy Santoli, Clyde Knight, Andrea Victorine, Merlyne Maurancie, Rita Lawrence, Helena Tapia, Clarita Turnbull, Maria Connor-Freeman and Keith James; many other relatives and friends.
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Services will be Thursday for Conrad A. Ritter, who died May 4, 2012.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
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O'Neil Jacobs
Services will be Monday for O'Neil G. Jacobs, who died April 29, 2012.
The viewing will be at 8 a.m. Monday at Turnbull's Funeral Home, with services following at 10. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
He is survived by special friend, Pearl Flax and family; daughters, Marilyn James, Dianna, Charlene, Anne Jacobs and Stephanie Able; stepdaughter, Roberta Stevens; sons, David Simmonds, Leroy, Dale, Elvin, Dwayne and Jeffrey Jacobs; special niece, Annette Jacobs; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
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Jadine E. Batchelor-Erskine
Services will be Tuesday for Jadine E. Batchelor-Erskine, 59, of who died April 30, 2012.
The viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Kayyon C. Harley; sons, Barry Carr and Joseph Sylvester; granddaughters, Quiannah Williams and Jolecia Carr; daughter-in-law, Shannon Sylvester; sisters, Agatha Francis and Olivia "Puppetha" Batchelor; brothers, Samuel David and Alden Batchelor; nieces, Rosel Shaw, Iodona Batchelor, Tricia Samuel, Tracelyn Smith, Gail Gregory, Ceclia Batchelor, Elvie Francis, Debbie Francis and Corine Francis; nephews, Anthony Lewis, Desnie Charles, Samuel Batchelor, Randy Smith, Charlesworth Benjamin, Everton, Dalman, Glenroy and Selvin Francis; and many other relatives and friends.
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Ernestine Carty
Services will be Friday for Ernestine Carty, better known as "Murie," 64, who died April 24, 2012, at her residence.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Wesleyan Holiness Church, with services following at noon. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She was preceded in death her father, Cyril Parris; sister, Ethel Corbin; and brother, Wilbert Selkridge.
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George Erskine
Services will be Friday for George Jeremiah Erskine, 66, who died April 30, 2012, on St. Thomas.
The first viewing will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be at 8 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with services following at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Lady of the Valley Cemetery in Antigua.
He is survived by his children, Norma Erskine-Simon, Craig Delmore Erskine and Jamila Erskine-Callwood; sons-in-law, Presley A. Simon and Shorn Callwood; daughter-in-law, Samantha Erskine; grandchildren, Shivon and Shaina Simon, Jamal, Jahmilah, Jeremiah, Tatyana and Sasha Erskine, J'Nequa Georges and Jahrion Callwood; great-grandchild, Kel Riley Simon; brothers and sisters, Nelrose Anthony, Herbert Erskine, Millicent Gomes, Archie Erskine, Zephaniah Erskine, Janet Erskine-Brown, Lillian Erskine, Kenroy Erskine and Alvin Erskine; close nieces and nephews, Sherilyn Tonge and Cassroy and Curt Anthony; other loving nieces and nephews too numerous to mention; close cousins, Milantine Gomes, Albertine Joseph, Claudine Joseph, Carolyn Southwell, Babes and Dalma Tonge and Joey Francis; and good friend, Mary-Ann Francis. He also is mourned by the V.I. Taxi Association family and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Ernestine Carty
Services will be Friday for Ernestine Carty, better known as "Murie," 64, who died April 24, 2012, at her residence.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Wesleyan Holiness Church, with services following at noon. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She was preceded in death her father, Cyril Parris; sister, Ethel Corbin; and brother, Wilbert Selkridge.
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Dorene E. Carter
Services will be Friday for Dr. Dorene E. Carter, Ph.D., R.D., of Estate Whim, St. Croix, and Miami, Fla., who died May 2, 2012, in the presence of her loving children.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. In honor of Dorene's vibrant spirit, attendees are asked to wear cheerful colors (no purple).
She is being welcomed into heaven by her parents, Remo Gittens and John Carter; siblings, Charles Waterman and Tyrone and Jean Carter; nephews, Dosycar Gem Carter and Charles Waterman Jr.; and close friend, Dolores O'Reilly.
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Gladys Abraham
Services will be held Saturday for Gladys A. Abraham, 89, who died May 4, 2012, at her residence.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nisky Moravian Church, with services following at noon. Burial will be in Nisky Moravian Cemetery.
She is survived by sisters, Iris A. Wilcox and Brenda F. Lans; brothers, Walter G. Abraham and Verne O. Abraham; nieces, Eileen Abraham, Sharon Abraham-Klengler, Sylvia Hodge, Lynette Abraham, Jeanine Abraham, the Rev. Norma Joseph and Sandra Spain; nephews, Tracy Abraham, Roderick Abraham, Owen I. Lans Jr., Lorne C. Lans, Tyrone A. Lans, Rachford Potter and Ronald Potter; great-nieces, Denise Davenport, Debra Joseph, Dorian Carson, Gabriella Klengler, Jolene McClean, Cheryl Pittman, Linda Hodge, La'Tron Abraham, Taylor Abraham and Jordan Butler; great-nephews, Lester Goodwine, David Abraham, Devin Abraham, Christopher Hodge and Abdul Smith Jr.; a beloved great-nephew, Tzedek T. Lans; adopted grandson, De'Quan Schimidt; close family friends, Edwita "Tin Tin" Hart, Maureen Crawley, LouEllen Brown and Kim Lewis; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Ernestine Carty
Services will be Thursday for Ernestine Carty, better known as "Murie," 64, who died April 24, 2012, at her residence.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Wesleyan Holiness Church, with services following at noon. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She was preceded in death her father, Cyril Parris; sister, Ethel Corbin; and brother, Wilbert Selkridge.
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Mary Henry
Services will be Friday for Mary Henry, who died April 25, 2012.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Friday at First Church of God in Bolongo on St. Thomas, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Henry; granddaughters, Kim Christopher, Kay Christopher, Glenette Henry and Glenmarie Henry; sisters, Eunice Joseph, Goldine Joseph and Adelaide Joseph; grandsons, Karim Henry and Glenfield Henry Jr.; great-granddaughter, Lily-Reyn Schafer; great-grandson, Nygel Lettsome Jr.; nieces, Cassilla Sheridan, Amabell Sheridan-Martin, Avril Sheridan-Joseph, Gretna Sheridan-Williams, Georgina Anthony, Helena Joseph, Cicely Joseph and Ernestine Joseph-Williams; nephews, Ulric Sheridan, Randolph Henry, Henzel Gabriel, Devil Joseph and Nigel Joseph; adopted daughter, Hilda Gumbs; special friends, Doris Archibald, Valentina Baptiste, Cecily Jones, Kathleen Pero and Mrs. Williams; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Bertica R. Hendrickson
Services will be Thursday for Bertica R. Hendrickson, 62, who died April 27, 2012, on St. Thomas.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church in Anna's Retreat, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertram Hodge and Particia Cyntje-Hodge.
She is survived by her husband, Oliver Hendrickson; children, Afia Hendrickson, Monifa Hendrickson, Sharifa Hendrickson, Asim Hendrickson and Ngina Hendrickson; grandchildren, Shadeya Francis, Jhamil Williams, Ehllis Williams, Ngiya Simon and Jameon Simon; brothers Wayne "Bobby" Hodge and Patrick "Timmy" Hodge; brothers-in-law, Joseph Hendrickson, Alfred Hendrickson, Kirwin Hendrickson; sister, Hariet "Eitte" Hodge-Miller; sisters-in-law, Shirley Hodge, Maria Hodge and Masie Hendrickson; nieces, Shanna Hodge-Thompson, Lisa Lettsome, and Turiya Hodge-Broomes; nephews, Ahmed Hodge, Javier Hodge, Amarfio Hodge, Dwayne Miller and Shawn Miller; grand-nieces, Aisha Sekou, Myka'El Broomes, Miquaa'El Broomes, Saniyah Hodge; grand-nephews, Malaki Broomes; great-grand-niece, Saida; uncles, Francisco Cyntje, Gregory Cyntje and Godfrey Cyntje; aunts-in-law, Ella Mae Cyntje, Virginie Cyntje and Patricia Cyntje; and close cousins, Abigail Cyntje, Charlene Cyntje, Karimah Cyntje and Reginald Cyntje.
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Daniel Brin Sr.
Services will be Thursday for Daniel C. Brin Sr., who died May 4, 2012, at Schneider Hospital.
He was an employee of Cost-U-Less and a former V.I. Police Officer.
The viewing will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home, with a service following at 8:30 p.m. He will be cremated.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clement C. Brin; niece, Kimberley Brin; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Brin and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brin; aunt, Simone Brin; and father-in-law, George Magras.
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Albert Aubain
Services will be held Friday for Albert Anthony Aubain, 74, who died on April 24, 2012, at Schneider Hospital.
The viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. Tributes will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral with services following at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa B. Aubain; son, Michael A. Aubain; daughters, Deborah Gotterup and Renee Pugh; sons-in-law, Kaj Gotterup and Garland Pugh; daughter-in-law, Christine Aubain; granddaughter-in-law, Jelissa McKenzie; grandchildren, Rohan and Rashaun McKenzie, Chanel Pugh and Hannah Aubain; great-grandchildren, Kamaria and Nevaeh McKenzie; brother, Dante Aubain; brothers-in-law, Jules Marcel Olive, Leopold Olive, Cecil Mohammed, Joseph Gumbs and John E. Gumbs; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Olive and Bernadette Aubain; aunt, Erma deLugo; and many other relatives and friends.
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Anthony Giovan
Longtime St. Thomas resident, Anthony Constantine Giovan, 96 years young, passed away April 20, 2012, in Charlestown, R.I.
Born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 18, 1915, of Greek descent, he moved to Athens, Greece, at age 4, where he lived until he attended Illinois Technical College and received a degree in engineering.
While visiting St. Thomas in 1954, he met Marti Arnold, of Charlestown, R.I., on Morningstar Beach. They married later that year at the Dunes Club in Narragansett, R.I., and lived in Chicago, where the Giovan family operated Drexel, an ice cream manufacturing business.
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Randall Barnes
Services will be Thursday and May 7 for Randall Barnes, also known as "Fugoo," 50, who died April 23, 2012, in Caguas, P.R.
The viewing will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with services following at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Kingshill Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. May 7 at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Randall Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 307066, St. Thomas, USVI, 00803.
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Oliver Chinnery
Services will be Friday for Oliver E. Chinnery, who died April 10, 2012.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Wesley Methodist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ione Chinnery; daughters, Shirley Chinnery-Recard and Sylvie Chinnery-Smith; sons, Dorsey Chinnery, Oliver Chinnery Jr., David Chinnery, Dean Chinnery and Dariel Chinnery; sisters, Asta Elsa Newton and Irene Bovine; brothers, George Chinnery and Pedro Chinnery; daughter-in-law, Patricia Chinnery; sister-in-law, Rita Thompson; brothers-in-law, Clarence Hedrington, Herbert Hedrington Jr. and Leslie Hedrington; grandchildren, Nicole Recard, Atosheka Chinnery, Renueka Chinnery, Dorsey Chinnery Jr., Amin Smith, Mansa Smith, Shamour Jones, Shenell Evans, Keenan Donegan, Michael George and Rupert Venzen; great-grandchildren, Alexis Smith, Aden Smith, Amin Smith Jr., Myles Smith, Mycah Smith, Nayan Bayonas Chinnery, Yeilen Bayonas Chinnery, Cameron Ellerby, Caden Ellerby and Sanija Evans; and special friends, Arlington Pierre and Tois Jean Paul.
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James Alexander
James Andrew Alexander, 24, of New Bern, N.C., died April 20, 2012, as a result of a free diving accident near his home in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
James was born Oct. 26, 1987, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Nancy B. Alexander of New Bern and Dr. L. George Alexander Jr. of Charlotte, N.C. James attended Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, N.C., for several years of elementary school before the family moved to New Bern in 1995. James attended Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston, N.C., and graduated in 2006. He was a member and co-captain with his twin brother, David, of the school's varsity soccer team and a member of the 2006 Division 2A High School Champion Swim Team. James was a North Carolina Scholar, honor student and an active member of a nationally ranked Science Olympiad team, service organizations, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Troop 13 as well as the Order of the Arrow.
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Services will be Thursday and May 7 for Randall Barnes, also known as "Fugoo," 50, who died April 23, 2012, in Caguas, P.R.
The viewing will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with services following at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Kingshill Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. May 7 at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Randall Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 307066, St. Thomas, USVI, 00803.
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Longtime St. Thomas resident, Anthony Constantine Giovan, 96 years young, passed away April 20, 2012, in Charlestown, R.I.
Born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 18, 1915, of Greek descent, he moved to Athens, Greece, at age 4, where he lived until he attended Illinois Technical College and received a degree in engineering.
While visiting St. Thomas in 1954, he met Marti Arnold, of Charlestown, R.I., on Morningstar Beach. They married later that year at the Dunes Club in Narragansett, R.I., and lived in Chicago, where the Giovan family operated Drexel, an ice cream manufacturing business.
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Elliott Nico
Services will be Wednesday for Elliott Alejandro Nico, 69, of Recovery Welcome, Christiansted and Mon Bijou, who died April 20, 2012.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Friedensthal Moravian Church in Christiansted, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Kingshill Cemetery. The family requests that those in attendance wear festive colors and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the maintenance fund of the Friedensthal Moravian Church, P.O. Box 729, Christiansted, V.I., 00821-0729.
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Muriel Weekes-Ylestin
Services will be Saturday for Muriel Weekes-Ylestin, 52, who died April 16, 2012, in Kissimmee, Fla. She was employed in the Lt. Governor's Office in the Recorder of Deeds Department.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Faith Christian Fellowship Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Muriel Weekes Fund.
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Elliot Nico
Services will be Wednesday for Elliot Alejandro Nico, 69, of Recovery Welcome, Christiansted and Mon Bijou, who died April 20, 2012.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Friedensthal Moravian Church in Christiansted, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Kingshill Cemetery. The family requests that those in attendance wear festive colors and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the maintenance fund of the Friedensthal Moravian Church, P.O. Box 729, Christiansted, V.I., 00821-0729.
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Janice McClean
Services will be Wednesday for Janice McClean, 55, who died April 23, 2012, at Schneider Hospital.
The viewing will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel, followed by services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Western No. 3.
She is survived by her son, Raheen Luzunaris; grandchildren, Raheen Jr. and Jaheen Luzunaris; sisters, Buelah Lettsome, Cynthia King, Gwen Farrington, Cheryl McClean, Muriel McClean, Sylvia Diaz and Deborah Malone; brothers, Justin and Melvin McClean; aunts, Gretel Freeman, Elaine Dawson and Emma Hodge; uncles, Carlton Thomas, Noel Thomas, Rel Thomas and Roosevelt Thomas; many nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Rafael "Nisio" Dawson; brothers-in-law, Dionisio "Flaeo" Diaz, Godfrey King and Jeffrey Malone; and many other relatives and friends.
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Melvin Gerard Sr.
Services will be Wednesday for Melvin A. Gerard Sr., better known as "Stuff," who died April 20, 2012.
The first viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Holy Spirit in Estate Hope, with services following at noon. Burial will be in the Benjamin Family Plot in Estate Hope.
He is survived by his wife, Alexis Gerard; children, Melvin A. Gerard Jr. "John" and Tonya M. Gerard "Toni"; adopted children, Jasmine Wade-Francis, Malcolm Crump, Thomas James, Debbie Harris, Kenneth "KenKen" Smith and Annette Parson; grandchildren, Kyana "KC" Gerard, Kyjahna Gerard, Kai Gerard, K'Shawn Smith, Kaylen Smith and Kamden "Kags" Smith; adopted grandchildren, Shamiqua Victorine, Brianna Francis and Giovanni Crump; sisters, Carmen Y. Williams, Gloria Buffong, Jean Krigger and Loreli David; brothers, Vincent "Chip" Gerard, Louis "Specta" Williams, Gilbert Gerard and Wilbur "Doc" Callender M.D.; sisters-in-law, Myrna Gerard and Charlene Wallace; brothers-in-law, Elmo Benjamin and Jose Encarnacion; special cousin, Ari Ari; nieces and nephews, Shanelle Gibbons, Sharice and Shara Francis, Eric "Crabeye" Williams, Edward "Mango" Williams, Elois Phillips, Racquel Garcia, Rochelle Lee, Roperto "Skio" Garcia, Roxanna Telsey, Clarence "Opie" Nibbs, Carl "Poso" Gerard, Thalia David, Nicole Smith and many more; godchildren, Vernon Forbes, Jason Benjamin Jr. and Patrio Donastorg Jr.; special friends, Edmund "Diplo" Steele, Kenneth Estrill, Albert "Bash" Frazer, Cecil Forbes, Wilburn "Moose" Hendricks, Mario "Piggy" Turnbull, Antonio Acevado, Ron Martin, Kenneth Benjamin, Keithroy Greenaway, Incencio "Brother" Duran, Joe Cranston, Darlin Brin, Daril Evans, Delma Daniel, When Band and American Legion Post No. 90; and many other relatives and friends.
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Leonard 'Santa' Florence
Services will be Wednesday for Leonard Florence, better known as "Santa," 73, who died April 14, 2012, at Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay, St. John, with services following at 10 a.m., performed by Pastor Samson, followed by a burial at sea (leaving the Inter-Island ferry dock at approximately 11:30 a.m.) performed by the Rev. Phil Chalker. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent directly to Davis Funeral Home or to Connections on St. John for his funeral expenses.
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We announce the passing of Leonard Florence, better known as "Santa," who died April 14, 2012, at the age of 73 at Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas.
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Juana B.Oritz, 80, better known as Tita, died April 14, 2012.
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