On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, Ruby Jeanette Maduro Norman, loving wife of the late Rufus A. Norman, died at Parkhouse Geriactric Care Center in Royersford, Pa., after a long period of declining health. Her loving family was at her bedside.
Ruby was born to her parents, Hermina Jacobs and Albert Maduro (PaPa), on Easter morning, April 13, 1913, in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mariah Cruse, affectionately called "mommie," and her aunt, Augenie.
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Services will be Tuesday for Hugo Moolenaar Sr. who died Jan. 25, 2012.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Bovoni Baptist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Estate Neltjeberg family plot.
He is survived by his spouse, Juanita G. Moolenaar; mother-in-law, Antonia C. Gibbons; daughters, Kai Moolenaar, Kaitu Tesa Andino and Natasha Moolenaar; sons, Sihmen "Hakeem" Moolenaar and Hugo Moolenaar Jr.; brothers, Angel Boschulte, Kenneth Moolenaar, Ralph Moolenaar, Oneal Moolenaar and Roland Moolenaar; sisters, Florence Green, Evelyn Smithson, Marilyn Petersen, Karen Andrews, Joyce McCleverty, Rosalind Edwards, Marla Bascombe, Roxanne Moolenaar and Magdeline Hayden; sons-in-law, Vincent Blyden and David Andino Sr.; daughters-in-law, Kris Callwood Moolenaar and Merdaine Nitro; brothers-in-law, John McCleverty Jr., Richard Smithson, Mario Castro and Leonard Cottom; sisters-in-law, Elaine Boschulte, Alicia Moolenaar and Anna Louise Gibbons; grandchildren, Keanu Blyden, Zianna Moolenaar, Zian Moolenaar, Ziego Moolenaar, Davina Moolenaar, Daindre Moolenaar, Dayona Andino, David Andino Jr., Damaya Andino, Tchaas Moolenaar, Sihdana Moolenaar, A'Quoio Brown, A'Quiana Brown, A'Moi Warner and A'Qoi Moolenaar; nieces, Jeanelle Moolenaar, Wanda Moolenaar, Charisse Moolenaar, Michele Boschulte, Beatrice Boschulte, Natricia Taylor, Aida Broquedio, Monica Brow, Monisha Smithson, Lizette Turnbull Smith, Keisha Green, Charisma Julian, Narcisse Springer, Nia Edwards, Shima Moolenaar, Brenicia and Magda Hayden, Lalerah Rogers, Maria Gibbons and Angela Edmond; nephews, Rasheed McCleverty, Osayande McCleverty, Bruce Moolenaar, Jesse Moolenaar, Miguel Angel Boschulte Jr., Hakim Tawoni, Chuck Green, Charles, Darryl, Michel and Marlon Brow, Halvar Martin, Kasim Andrews, Jonathan, Joshua and Russell Moolenaar, Roland Jr., Malek Bascombe, James Fenner, Elroy and Leroy Roberts, Charles Bullock, Darien, Jon Pierre and Larry Gibbons; special cousins, Ursula Krigger and Ulla F. Muller; special friend, John McCleverty Jr., Oneal Moolenaar, Mario Castro, Roberto Brown, Vincente Rios, Anna Garriga and Claude Forbes; and a host of other great nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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Services will be Friday for Rufa J. Bailey, who died Jan. 25, 2012, at her residence.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Wendell Bailey; daughters, Cheryl S. Cornelius, Geraldine Browne and Ornette Bryan; son, Beauten Bailey; sisters, Jean Lewis and Hazel Henry; daughter-in-law, Na-Tosha Bailey; son-in-law, Dorille Browne; sisters-in-law, Mary Crump and Gladys Bailey; brother-in-law, Kelvin "Reds" Bailey Sr.; stepson, Leon Bailey; stepdaughters, Janice and Ianthe Bailey; grandchildren, Le-Ron and Le-Reeda Lake, Shenika Bryan and LeRue Browne; great-grandchildren, Le-Chae Buchanan, Le-Chaun, Jalen and JeRon Lake and Na'Sir Burney; nieces and nephews, Sandra George, Holiston Lewis, Aneka George and Akeem George; and many other relatives and friends.
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Services will be Saturday for Barbara Louise Vogel of St. Thomas, V.I., and Rochester, N.Y., who died Jan. 8, 2012.
She was born in Plains, Pa., on June 5, 1935.
The service will be at 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, friends can send donations to the St. Thomas Reformed Church and the Humane Society of St. Thomas.
A memorial service will be in Rochester, N.Y., at a time announced by the family.
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Services will be Monday for Jolicia L. Aneshia Wilson, 18, who died Jan. 22, 2012, on St. Thomas.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Gymnasium. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Agape Seventh-day Adventist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Ki-Jante Parriall; mother, Kimbra Willett; father, Lorn Henley; adopted father, Joseph Wilson III; grandmothers, Alma Willett and Lucia Henley; grandfathers, Ira Willett and Louis Willett; godmother, Jessica Richardson; sisters, Tasanique Murrell, Lauren Henley, Lornnaka Henley and Lornesha Henley; brothers, Raheem Willett, Selassie Hendricks, Ubencio Arismendy III, Lorn Henley Jr., Loron Henley and J'Lorn Henley; aunts, Melissa Henley, Jenna Henley, Kyira Willett, Lisa Bryan, Keima Willett and Kimberly Willett; uncles, Lew Henley, Ira Willett Jr. and Paul Willett; nieces, T'yala Murrell, Ta'Shema, Te'Kima and A'mya; cousins, Ky'ianna, Ky'Jah, K'Niya Brewley and K'malia; best friend, Tenisha Stevens; special friend, Kishawn Parriall; close family friends, Lydia Joseph and family and Celia St. Luce; and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Services will be Saturday for Aliya Michelle Robles Jackson, 17, who died Jan. 22, 2012.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School. The second viewing will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by her father, Alberto Robles Sr.; mother, Sandra Jackson-Robles; grandmother, Edris Davis-Jackson; brother, Alberto Robles Jr.; sisters, Aliena Robles Jackson and Alisa Robles Jackson; uncles, Lionel Davis, Phillip Jackson, Wayne Jackson, Angel Robles, Terrence Lake, Alturo Niles, Cornelio Segura, Jose Robles and Danny Robles; aunts, Sorida Cintron-Cruz, Starlina Cruz, Helen Niles, Catherine Jackson-Lake, Dolly Davis, Cassilda Jackson, Veronica Jackson, Lidia Padilla Palacio and Asilia Davis-White; cousins, Eliezer Ayala, Gabrielle Isaiah Cruz, Tahmarah Lake, Courtney Jackson, John Jackson, Terrell Lake, Christian Segura, Maria Segura, Nelson Sanchez Jr., Nelbenson Sanchez, Kaymecia Thompson, Brian Robles, Diabamny Robles, Keith Browne Cruz, Moises Garcia, Jesse Jackson, Larry Robles, Christine Segura, Krystal Segura and Raymond Victorine III; special friends, Tiandra Garnette, Tia Maduro, Joseph Poston, Liandra Williams, Ah'quien Roberts and Serene Saldana; and many other cousins and friends too numerous to mention.
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Services will be Wednesday for Mary Riley, better known as "Mary West Riley" and "Miss Mary," who died Jan. 16, 2012.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her nephews, John West-Monserrat, Joe Choy and John West-England; nieces, Pris West, Margaret West Daley, Grace, Annie West, Gracelyn West and Grace Lady West-England; adopted son and caretaker, Ulric Ferrari; adopted daughters and caretakers, Doreen London and Monica Blyden; friends, Sylvia Roach (Betty), C. Fahie, Georgina Anthony, Mrs. Marie Edwards and family, Emma Brathwaite-St. Thomas, Glaston Fahie, Joyce Fahie and Michael Chinnery.
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Margarita Hodge
Services will be held Saturday for Margarita Hodge, also known as "Tiny "or" Maggie."
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 Turnbull's Funeral Home, followed by services at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by her sisters, Greta Hart, Yvonne Hodge and Ferrynesia Benjamin; brother, Melborne Petersen; sons and daughters, Gregory Penn, Corinne H. Edwards, Hugo Michael Penn, Melissa Parry-Mulraine, Wayne A. Hodge, Joanne M. Bell, Floyd Hodge and Vennisha L. Wilson-Rommis; son-in-law, Chris Rommis Sr.; nieces and nephews, Stephanie Brown, Sharon Boyd, Russell George, Roger George, Lawrence Benjamin, Ofari Benjamin, Kathleen Richardson, Steven Sidney Richardson, Karen Abbot, Gladys John and Kathleen Abbot; grandchildren, Rishna Penn, O'daunte Rommis, Michelle Penn, Chrisnnae Rommis, Tenesha Keyes, Chris Rommis Jr., Torrance Jae Clarke, Kirah Penn, Edgar Kenyatta Hodge, Mikah Hodge, Malik Hodge, Tianni Warner, K'mani Bell and Kianni Bell; great-grandchildren, Elaijah Jackson, Z'ariah Hodge and Malik Hodge Jr.; special cousins, Ian and Nora Williams and Joyce and Edric Jones; special friends, Desiree Richardson, Toya Andrew, Theolinda Francis, Rita King, Beatrise Eloise Hendricks, Iris Webster and Leroy Frett.
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Elizabeth Righter
Elizabeth "Holly" Carleton Righter, 74, died on Dec. 7, 2011. She was born in 1937 in New York City to the late Bukk G. Carleton II and Elizabeth Tucker Carleton. Holly graduated with a BA in 1959 and a Master's degree in Anthropology in 1961 from Harvard/Radcliffe University. She completed her year of field study in Archaeology through the University of Washington.
Holly was a practicing archaeologist until she retired in 1997. Her first professional experience, while working at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, resulted in her discovery of the oldest minted coin in the United States, dated 1773. She worked for Jack McCormick and Associates in the 1970s as an analyst instrumental in creating the first environmentally responsible industrial park in the country, located in southern New Jersey. Holly was the territorial archaeologist for the Virgin Islands Planning Office: Division for Archaeology and Historical Preservation from 1983 until 1997. While working in St. Thomas, Holly did extensive field research at Estate Zufriedenheit, placed many sites on the National Register of Historic Places and headed up major rescue excavations at the Tutu Archaeological Village. She was a contributing author and the editor of several books, including "The Tutu Archaeological Village Site: A multidisciplinary case study in human adaptation," "The Indigenous People of the Caribbean" and "Protecting Heritage in the Caribbean, (with Peter E. Siegel)." She has been published extensively and was extremely well-respected in the archaeological and preservation professional spheres. Holly taught an archaeology class at the University of the Virgin Islands and led several Earth Watch groups in the Virgin Islands.
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Roy Douglas Smith
Services will be Thursday for Roy Douglas Smith.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Turnbull's Funeral Home, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria C. Smith; sons, Joseph W. Smith and Desmond D. Smith; daughters, Pamela C. Smith and Stephanie James; daughter-in-law, Anthonette Davis; grandchildren, Joseph R
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Nancy Ramsay Berry
Nancy Ramsay Berry passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer.
Nancy was born on August 17, 1956. She was a graduate of Antilles High School on St. Thomas and the University of Colorado. Nancy was part of the Ramsay Motors Corporation for 30 years and for the past five years worked for Community Motors. Nancy will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for her love of family, her friends and her pets of all kinds. Nancy's passions were many including a great appreciation of the arts and love of ceramics and the sea.
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Kimba Shimu George Jr.
Services will be Monday for Kimba Shimu George Jr. who passed away Jan. 18, 2012.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Western Cemetery No. 3.
He is survived by his mother, Glencia Stigger; father, Kimba George Sr.; brother, Kimani George; sister, Tahjera Charles; grandmothers, Selina Diaz and Donia Hyman; grandfathers, Glenn Stigger and Raphael George; great-grandmothers, Ilva Diaz and Inez Hyman; great-grandfather, Maximo Diaz; aunts, Glencianna Stigger, Allina Josiah, Delita Rivera, Keisha George, Tiffany George and Krystal George; uncles, Glenroy Stigger, Anselmo Bell and Thambo Pickering; great-aunts, Gloria Wilkins, Marina Diaz, Cecelia Diaz, Brenda Venzen, Barbara Venzen and Dolores Venzen; great-uncles, Carlton McOdlum, Leroy Venzen, Alphonso Hyman, Alonzo Hyman, Angelo Hyman and Alvin Hyman; and many cousins and friends too numerous to mention.
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Esme George-Grigg
Services will be Jan. 27 for Esme George-Grigg, who died Jan. 11, 2012.
The viewing will be at 8:30 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her father, Ludrick George; husband, Conrad Grigg; sister, Juliet Pickering; brothers, Pedrito "Rock" George Sr., Elroy George, Arnold Wheatley and George Stephens; son, Richard Grigg; daughters, Laurel Joseph, Beverly Grigg, Lorraine Grigg and Kishma Grigg; son-in-law, Lesroy Joseph; aunts, Alice Thomas, Alsie Malone, Estella Chinnery, Edith Milliner, Amae Akins and Rhoda Callwood; uncles, Ecedro Thomas, Alfred Thomas and Carlton George; sisters-in-law, Agnes Idalia George, Venatta George, Gwendolyn Wheatley; nieces, Shanee' King Pickering, Shenell Jennings, Shermaine George, J'Vonne George, Georgina Stevens, Avril Wheatley, Leonice George, Leonie Gumbs and Lorraine George; nephews, Karrim Williams, Franklin Pickering, Henrique George Jr., Pedrito George Jr., Raler Wheatley, Lionel George Jr. and Allen George; grandchildren, Jahani Joseph, Jahmani Joseph, Jahbari Joseph, Jahkeem Joseph, Jasheisha Joseph, Lynnesha Knight, Akeel Owens, Ashineka Owens, Carl Burley, Nathaniel Hodge, Ajani Hodge, Tashimo Hodge, Jahbalja James, Jahbari James, Jaheem James and Jahnyjah James; great-grandchildren, Jahkeem Joshua, De'naejah Burley, J'ahni Joseph and Icy'nique Hodge; special cousins, Linda Akins, Raphael Ottley, Kenval Thomas, Delvido Thomas, Yvonne Rabsatt Lorenzo and Mary Moore; special friends, Gretel Carter, Sybil Edwards, Janice Charleswell, Eleanor Abendego, Juan Tavarez, Marita Gumbs, Sparrow-Brown, Mr. Evans (Junie), Karen E. Petersen, Kathleen Pero, Alex Hodge, Tyrone Prince, Mr. C. Smith-Smitty, Mr. Mills, Gunevere Granum and Brother Fenton and family; and many, many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Ella Jane Samuel Hodge
Services will be held Saturday for Ella Jane Samuel Hodge who died Jan. 19, 2012, at the age of 100 at her residence on St. John.
The viewing will from 9 a.m. Saturday at Nazareth Lutheran Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Cruz Bay Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Hodge Wells; son-in-law, Warren W. Wells, Sr.; sisters, Catherine Liburd, Gloria Samuel, Marva Applewhite, Harriet Sanders, Gloria Scatliffe; sister-in-law, Golda Samuel; brother-in-law, George Applewhite; grandchildren, Warren Wells Jr., Dionne Wells, Maurice Wells; great-grandchildren, Joshua Wells, Alexa Richards, Kiana Athanase, Ashaun Hedrington, Jacob Wells, Mia Wells, Malik Wells; God children, Naomi Varlack, Myron Callwood, Shirley Sewer, Ritza Hodge, Clement Hendricks, Violet deJesus, Donna Roberts, Alberto Samuel, Llewellyn (Tony) Callwood, Julien Harley, Jean Gibs, Mathilda Harvey, Angelo Liburd, Luella Callwood; nieces, Edwina Dore, Juanita Canton, Felicita Creque, Cloris Samuel, Carmen Samuel Hodge, Brenda Samuel Morris, Karen Samuel, Christine Samuel, Coreen Samuel, Cicerly Samuel, Liat Black, Terry Grosso, Graciela Samuel Alexander, Antonia Fisher, Michele Lett, Charon Ware; nephews, Almando "Rocky" Liburd, Angelo Liburd, Keith Sewer, Kenneth Sewer, Juanito Liburd, Alberto Samuel, Avelino Samuel, Curtiss Samuel, Ricardo Samuel, Wayne Samuel, Jamie Penn, Warren Samuel, Michael Scatliffe; cousins, Marjorie Christian, Inez Hart, James Samuel; and special friends, Reginald and Daisy Callwood, Hilda Anthony, Lillian Plaskett, Mariel Matthias, Orville and Brenda Brown, Guy Benjamin, Ann Pemberton, Lorrel Sewer, Ando Childs, Madaline Sewer, Midori Buchanan, Rita Liburd, Margaret Wells, Alecia Wells, Jewel Powell, Janet Burton, Cornelius Matthias, Alice O'Connor; and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Leonard Tavernier
Services will be Friday for Leonard Tavernier, better known as "Bembi," 58, who died Jan. 13, 2012, in New York.
The viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel, with services at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Cyrilla Tavernier; son, Owen Tavernier; daughters, Odessa, Ophelia, Tanya and Stacy Tavernier; stepson, Ian Birmingham; stepdaughters, Eula Birmingham and Nicaise Bellot; brothers, Ellie, James, Baba and Boyd Tavernier; sisters, Cyrilla, Laura, Ago and Bella Tavernier; seven grandchildren; special friends, Jerry Defreitas, John Andrew, Fiber and James; and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Gladys Akins James
Services will be Friday for Gladys L. Akins James, 92, who died Jan. 12, 2012, at her residence.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Home, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Coki Point Cemetery.
She is survived by six children, sons, Wilbert James and Orville James Sr. and daughters, Ellen M. James, Noel M. Donastorg, Juella A. Francis and Joan E. McFarlane; daughters-in-law, Glenda James and Lynn James; sons-in-law, Capt. Alberto M. Donastorg Sr. and Leon McFarlane; nephews, Lucien Akins and Raul James; nieces, Linet Leasas, Linda, Adrian and Debra Akins and Charlene Flemin; grandchildren, Trecia A. Donastorg, Thuesla A. Donastorg, JoAnn M. Donastorg, Lorenzo A. Donastorg and Alonzo A. Donastorg, Lisa Venzen, Loran, Rita, LaSharn, Shantel and Eboni James, Oshira, LaToya, Kisham James, Krystal Follings, Michelle Johnson, Tiffany Archer, Lisha Donastorg, Anthony and Devine Donastorg (Maria D. Concepcion), Roy Francis Jr., Jose James, Wayne Francis, Tyrone James, Harold Johnson, Ivan James, Rodney James Sr., Orville James Jr., Ian McFarlane, David James and Alonzo Donastorg; goddaughters, Carol Quetel and Rosemarie Parson; 49 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Alberto M. Donastorg Jr.
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Louisa Ann Turnbull
Services will be Friday for Louisa Ann Turnbull.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ Church Methodist, with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery.
Turnbull was born on June 19, 1914, on Anguilla to the late Ann Rebecca Fleming and Mark Richardson.
She later emigrated from Anguilla to St. Thomas in 1949, where she worked at several hotels. In 1951, she met Wallace Turnbull, and three years later in 1954, they were united in marriage.
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Rupert Carlton Browne
Rupert Carlton Browne of St. John died Jan. 5, 2012, at the pleasant age of 81. He was born on June 22, 1930, in Ginger land, on the beautiful island of Nevis in the small town of River Path.
He passed away in Georgia, in the small town of Fairburn, where he was staying with his son Anthony Browne.
Rupert leaves behind Avis M. Browne, his wife of 45 years who resides on St. John. He was the eldest of 10 children. He leaves behind three sisters, Eunice, Bernice and Violet; one brother, Ulric; seven children, Irma, Lucinda, Curtis, Michael, Ronald, Anthony, Roosevelt; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
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Esme George-Grigg
Services will be Jan. 27 for Esme George-Grigg, who died Jan. 11, 2012.
The viewing will be at 8:30 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her father, Ludrick George; husband, Conrad Grigg; sister, Juliet Pickering; brothers, Pedrito "Rock" George Sr., Elroy George, Arnold Wheatley and George Stephens; son, Richard Grigg; daughters, Laurel Joseph, Beverly Grigg, Lorraine Grigg and Kishma Grigg; son-in-law, Lesroy Joseph; aunts, Alice Thomas, Alsie Malone, Estella Chinnery, Edith Milliner, Amae Akins and Rhoda Callwood; uncles, Ecedro Thomas, Alfred Thomas and Carlton George; nieces, Shanee' King Pickering, Shenell Jennings, Shermaine George, J'Vonne George, Georgina Stevens, Avril Wheatley, Leonice George, Leonie Gumbs and Lorraine George; nephews, Karrim Williams, Franklin Pickering, Henrique George Jr., Pedrito George Jr., Raler Wheatley, Lionel George Jr. and Allen George; grandchildren, Jahani Joseph, Jahmani Joseph, Jahbari Joseph, Jahkeem Joseph, Jasheisha Joseph, Lynnesha Knight, Akeel Owens, Ashineka Owens, Carl Burley, Nathaniel Hodge, Ajani Hodge, Tashimo Hodge, Jahbalja James, Jahbari James, Jaheem James and Jahnyjah James; great-grandchildren, Jahkeem Joshua, De'naejah Burley, J'ahni Joseph and Icy'nique Hodge; special cousins, Linda Akins, Raphael Ottley, Kenval Thomas, Delvido Thomas, Yvonne Rabsatt Lorenzo and Mary Moore; special friends, Gretel Carter, Sybil Edwards, Janice Charleswell, Eleanor Abendego, Juan Tavarez, Marita Gumbs, Sparrow-Brown, Mr. Evans (Junie), Karen E. Petersen, Kathleen Pero, Alex Hodge, Tyrone Prince, Mr. C. Smith-Smitty, Mr. Mills, Gunevere Granum and Brother Fenton and family; and many, many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Louisa Ann Turnbull
Services will be Friday for Louisa Ann Turnbull.
The first viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ Church Methodist, with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery.
Turnbull was born on June 19, 1914, on Anguilla to the late Ann Rebecca Fleming and Mark Richardson.
She later emigrated from Anguilla to St. Thomas in 1949, where she worked at several hotels. In 1951, she met Wallace Turnbull, and three years later in 1954, they were united in marriage.
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Dwayne Williams
Services will be held Thursday for Dwayne Williams, also known as "Cat Eye."
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. at Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Hyacinth Williams-Gordon; father, Wenston Martinbarro; stepfather, Romig Gordon; son, Nijah Blake-Williams; grandfather, Theodore Williams; sister, Jennifer "Imani" Campbell Williams; brothers, Nathaniel "Junior Kyat" Williams and Kenrick "Webber" Williams; nephew, Dequan Isaac; aunts, Avril Williams, Esther Williams and Patrecia "Sandy" Henry; uncles, Alexton Anthony, Lionel Williams Sr., Lesroy Williams, Randy Williams and Patrick "Richie" Henry; great-aunts, Alberta "Tiny" Green, Eileen Luke and Ethel Henry; great-uncle, Edger Joseph; adopted uncle, Rashaawn Williams; sister-in-law, Gretel Huggins-Williams, godmothers, Caroline Dawson and Lavern Noone; cousins, Tasha Forbes, Marcia Samuel, Onika Williams, Lionel Williams Jr., Troy and Tyiasha Moore, Temisha and Tamisha Libert, Wilmot and William Libert, Shenell, Jamal and Jeremy Anthony, Akila Williams, Cyan VanBeverhoudt, Cynthia Martin, Ze'Quan Anthony and Kareem Williams; special cousins, Ahcelia, Barickah and Bassimah Joseph; special friends, Carla Blake, Kevin and Abejah Charles, Pampo Charles, Edward Warner, Nathaniel and Nigel Richardson and Michelle Springers; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Services will be Jan. 21 for Adina Farrington Parsons, who died Jan. 12, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga.
The viewing will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Snellville Chapel, Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Ga., 30078, with services following at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Gwinnett Memorial Park.
She is survived by her mother, Leona Farrington Rabsatt; daughter, Dista Parsons-Merchant; ex-husband, Renardo Parsons; granddaughter, Camille Merchant; brothers, Mishell, Renaldo and Bernard Rabsatt Sr.; sister, Avery Rabsatt; aunts, Iris Reed, Arona Farrington Fahie, Rosalie Farrington, Iva Farrington Dunlop, Majorie Dessuit and Magdaline Martin; uncle, Raphael Farrington; nephews, Tishawn, Tyrone and Mitchel Rabsatt Jr., Aaron Rabsatt, Bernard Rabsatt Jr. and Rodney Chinnery Jr.; nieces, Shanika and Shanelle Chinnery, Sheeretah Chinnery-Russell and Bernice Rabsatt; son-in-law, Derrick Merchant; cousins, Debra Turnbull, Digna Reed, Faye Reed, Leonard Reed Jr., Velma and Wade Fahie, Windy Donovan, Dwight Christopher, Daphne Francis, Alex Farrington, Raphael Jr., Mitchael and Miguel Farrington and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Services will be Jan. 25 for Lydia Elaine Gumbs, better known as "Lydie," who passed away Jan. 14, 2012.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. Jan. 25 at Turnbull's Funeral Home, with services following at 10 a.m. She will be cremated.
She is survived by her son, Rabiel Richards; brother, Samuel Gumbs; sisters, Joycelyn Lake Tutein, Marilyn Lake Ali, Bridgette Gumbs Leslie, Ruby and Calma Gumbs; aunts, Ella Smith, Rosalia Galiber Harrigan, Lynden Smith; uncles, Harold Smith, Austin Gumbs; grandchild, Kenyasha Richards; and special friend, Winston Wenner.
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Services will be today for Aureola Medesane Wilson-Bramble, better known as "Aure" or "Aureola," of Estate Thomas, who died Dec. 21, 2011, at Sea View Nursing Home on St. Thomas at the age of 89.
The viewing will be at 8 a.m. today at Davis Funeral Home Chapel, with services following at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Bert K. Newton; daughter-in-law, Deborah A.P. Newton; grandgaughters, Angelitta M. Rubaine and her husband, Jarmel Rubaine, and Albertta R. Newton; daughter, Viusa Wilson Powell and her husband, Liston Powell Sr. and sons, Liston Jr., Leayle Powell Leborne and Leon Powell; daughter Leann "Mama" Powell; nieces, Eldra Wilson, Erica Wilson-Maynard, Valencia Wilson-Wright, Vivian Wilson and Venisha Wilson-Rommis, Vincentra Leader; great-nieces, Cheryl Prince, Ingrid Dewindt, Curline George, Leonicia Thomas-Pariall, Leona Thomas, Valarie Smith-Modeste, Chrisnae Rommis, Shakenia Oneal, Shalia Moolenaar, Gina St. Fort, Deja Joseph, Danitra Brathwaite; nephews, Oscar "Chipito" Rawlins and his spouse, Penny Rawlins, Joseph Wilson III and his spouse Geraldine Wilson; great-nephews, Duane and Robelto Liburd, O'daunte Rommis, Chris Rommis Jr., Joseph Wilson IV, Allen Richard III, Christopher Sterling III, Angel Philbert, Aaron Wilson, Shalliek Wright, Shaleem Moolenaar, Edward Eddy Jr., Elan Eddy, Ivan Eddy, Daniel Brathwaite Jr.; great-granchildren, Armani Xaiver Rubaine, Mashame, Ashaki, Latrarae, Adenike, Leborne III Powell, Leilani Williams; and many other relatives and friends.
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Antonio Zephir
Services will be Monday for Antonio Zephir, 76, who died Jan. 13, 2012, at Schneider Hospital.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. at Turnbull's Funeral Home Chapel, followed by services at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his sons, Antonio and Anthon Zephir; brothers, Vandel, Leano and Mario Zephir; Maanazo Lamakalo and William I. Frett; sisters, Magda Bonelli and Phyllis White; brothers-in-law, Eric Bonelli and Bennie White; sisters-in-law, Frances and Diane Zephir and Joan McClean; special friends, Amos Frett, Glen Bonelli and Berry Richardson; and other relatives and friends.
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Altagracia Sewer
Services will be Friday for Altagracia L. Sewer, 70, who died Jan. 12, 2012, in New York.
The viewing will be at 9 a.m. at Memorial Moravian Church, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Memorial Moravian Cemetery.
She is survived by her brothers, Keith and Kenneth Sewer; sisters, Almeade Sewer Mitchell, Kathleen Sewer and Lucia Sewer Williams; uncle, Merrice Sewer; aunt, Camille Sewer; brother-in-law, Carlton Williams; sister-in-law, Shirley Sewer; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and godchildren; members of the Memorial Moravian Church Ambassadors Club; and many other relatives and friends.
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Lawrence Bernard Baptiste Sr.
Lawrence Bernard Baptiste Sr. passed away on Dec. 28, 2011, in Carmichael, Calif. He was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on June 30, 1954. He proudly served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army and worked for the Department of Logistics for many years. He moved to the Sacramento area 3 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Lauren Francis-Baptiste; son, Lawrence B Baptiste Jr.; daughter, Lanita T. Baptiste; daughter-in-law, Analyn Baptiste; grandchildren, Jalen and D'Andre Baptiste; sisters, Joan Gutliffe, Berenice Baptiste-Jonas, Cecilia Baptiste-Dennery, Leonilda Baptiste-Jarvis and Sharon Baptiste-Brown; brothers, James Nicholas Jr., Ivan B. Baptiste Jr., Neil J Baptiste Sr. and Dimitri Baptiste Sr.; sisters-in-law, Sandra Baptiste, Janice Baptiste, Josephine Baptiste, Sandra Francis-Williams, Eleanor Francis-Josiah, Betsy Francis, Laverne Francis and Demaris Francis-Hull; brothers-in-laws, Clayton Jonas, Glenfield Jarvis Sr., Steven Brown, Joseph Simmonds, Milton Francis, Raymond Francis, Vincent Francis Jr. and Lyle Francis; nieces and nephews, Pamela Thomas-Raymond, Stephanie Nicholas, Gloria Nicholas, Gabriella Nicholas, Noelle Baptiste, Janae Baptiste, Cecily Baptiste-Snead, Trinity Brown, Courtney Brown and Antigone Owens; nephews, Jermaine Jonas, Lyronne Jonas, Ivan Baptiste III, Stephen Nicholas, Louis Lattaladi, Glenfield Jarvis Jr., Neil Baptiste II, Dimitri Baptiste II, Lamont James; nephew-in-law, Alvin Raymond; aunts, Urlyn Cid-Farrington, Lucia Cid-George and Joy Cid-Housch; uncles, Wilmer Cid and Winston Cid; great-aunt, Ina Baptiste-Parrot; great nieces and nephews, Diarra and Dominique Raymond, Jahron Jonas, D'Erika, Darnell, Michael and Lasheana Nicholas; and other relatives too numerous to mention including The Baptiste, Milliner, Donovan, Faulkner, Callwood, Farrington, George, Housch, Cid, Saunders, Lindesay, Lewis-Brown, Smith, Sylvester, Simmonds, Stephens and Francis families.
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Maria Perez
Services will be held Tuesday for Maria Perez, also known as "Mama," 94, who died on Jan. 4, 2012, at Schneider Hospital.
The viewing will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home Chapel followed by services at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Burial will be in Western No. 1.
She is survived by her sons, John and Rick; daughters, Inez, Cynthia and Kerena; grandchildren, Joy, Michael, Roy, Alheath and Phillip Sheridan, Jeff, Blondell and Pernell Potter, Jacqueline Potter, Shereen Francis, Beresford Small Jr., David Martin, Denzel Rivera, Manddelle Rivera, Manuel Rivera, Ariel Rivera, Isael Rivera and Franchera Rivera; 24 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
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Services will be held Saturday for Nathalie Penn, 74, who died on Jan. 5, 2012, at Schneider Hospital.
The viewing will be held at 11 a.m. at Bovoni Baptist with services following at noon. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by daughters, Ava Penn and Dawn Grier; brothers, Raymond, Gilbert, Wesley & Stedman Penn; sisters, Valaria Stephens, Glennella Celaire and Edris Smith; grandchildren, Jherica Belle and Keenan Brown; many nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
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Services will be held Friday for Gabrina Richard Richemond Kensington, better known as "Michelle" or "Gabo," who died on Dec. 24, 2011.
The first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Turnbull's Funeral Home. The second viewing will be held at 8:15 a.m. Friday at Turnbull's Funeral Home with services following at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Burial will be in Western Cemetery N0. 1.
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Services will be Jan. 12 for Adrienne Thibou, who died Dec. 25, 2011.
Tributes will be at 9:30 a.m. at Bovoni Baptist Church, followed by the services at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Lenford, Steven and Milford Jr. Thibou; daughters, Yolanda Thibou-Osaro, Bonnadine Thibou and Amanda Thibou-Omo-are; ex-husband, Milford Thibou Sr.; 19 grandchildren; brothers, Calixte Caroliny, Maurice, Alberto and Ignacico Meyers; sisters, Louise Dowling, Patricia Cyntje, Sheila Hill and Eliza Meyers; special niece, Rocselie Leito; sisters-in-law, Doreen Caroliny and Marris Meyers; brothers-in-law, Godrey Cyntje and Floyd Mardenborough; aunts, Eulalie Emmanuel and Madeline Reed; uncles, John and Louis Javois; special cousins, Zenaide Jones and Robertine Carty; daughters-in-law, Lolita and Shurla Thibou; sons-in-law, David Osaro and Wilfred Omo-are; special friends, Silvia Rogers, Janet Morell, Verdell Thomas; special nephew, Diguan Meyers; and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Services will be held Thursday for Luis C. Rivera Estrada, also known as "Chi Chi," 36, at his residence.
The first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The second viewing will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel with services following at 9:30 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Burial will follow at Western Cemetery No. 3.
He is survived by his mother, Cristina Estrada; step-father, German "Chamo" Almonte; sons, Luis Rivera, Diante Rivera and Dante Rivera; daughter, Daniela Rivera; brothers, Carlos Rivera and Patrick Rivera; sisters, Hazel Benjamin, Janet Rivera and Maria Rivera; aunt, Marilyn Ayala; cousins, Juan Ayala and Jolee Ayala Emanuel; nieces, Yasmin Gardner and Jazzmin Gardner; nephews, Germin Benjamin and Adrian Bonelli; special friend, Miguel R. Coto; and many other relatives and friends.
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Adrienne Thibou
Services will be Jan. 12 for Adrienne Thibou, who died Dec. 25, 2011.
Tributes will be at 9:30 a.m. at Bovoni Baptist Church, followed by the services at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Lenford, Steven and Milford Jr. Thibou; daughters, Yolanda Thibou-Osaro, Bonnadine Thibou and Amanda Thibou-Omo-are; ex-husband, Milford Thibou Sr.; 19 grandchildren; brothers, Calixte Caroliny, Maurice, Alberto and Ignacico Meyers; sisters, Louise Dowling, Patricia Cyntje, Sheila Hill and Eliza Meyers; special niece, Rocselie Leito; sisters-in-law, Doreen Caroliny and Marris Meyers; brothers-in-law, Godrey Cyntje and Floyd Mardenborough; aunts, Eulalie Emmanuel and Madeline Reed; uncles, John and Louis Javois; special cousins, Zenaide Jones and Robertine Carty; daughters-in-law, Lolita and Shurla Thibou; sons-in-law, David Osaro and Wilfred Omo-are; special friends, Silvia Rogers, Janet Morell, Verdell Thomas; special nephew, Diguan Meyers; and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Kenneth Garvey
Services will be Wednesday for Kenneth Garvey, 86, who died Dec. 18, 2011, at Schneider Hospital.
The viewing will be at 10 a.m. at Christchurch Methodist, followed by services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
He is survived by his stepson, Charles Warner; granddaughters, Latoya Garvey Hazell and Keystie Garvey Hazell; son-in-law, Lemuel Hazell; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Ursula Bronisch Garfield
A memorial celebration will be on Sunday for Ursula B. Garfield, 78, who died in the early morning hours of Nov. 6, 2011, after a long battle with cancer
The memorial will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the St. Thomas Yacht Club, Estate Nazareth, 775 6320.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Junior Tennis Program at the St. Thomas Yacht Club, Attention Helga Hosie.
Ursula was born in 1933 in Berlin, Germany, where her father, Dr. Gotthilf Bronisch, a lawyer, was the aide to the mayor of Berlin. As Hitler rose to power, Dr. Bronisch, who was part of the German resistance and confidante of Goerdeler, decided to emigrate to the United States. In 1936, he left Germany with his wife, Lisolette Elizabeth Lindeck Bronisch, of a prominent Jewish family from Mannheim, and 3-year-old Ursula, and moved to New York, where he worked in shipping and marketing for many years.
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Services will be Tuesday for Gertrude Magras, 93, of Frenchtown, who died Dec. 30, 2011, at her home.
The viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne's Chapel. Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 3.
She survived by her sons, Clement "Tony" Magras and Franklin Magras; daughter, Irene Richardson; sister, Sylvia Olive; sister-in-law, Dorothy Greaux; son-in-law, Henry Richardson; daughter-in-law, Wanda Magras; grandchildren, Geraldine Holland, Robert Picayo, Cindy Richardson, Jay Richardson and Angelica Magras; eight grandchildren; many other nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends.
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Services will be Monday for Robert Daniel Brooks, 79, who died Dec. 18, 2011, at his residence in Anna's Retreat.
The first viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Davis Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church on Raphune Hill, with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
Brooks was born on the French island of St. Martin. He was a former employee at the V.I. Housing Authority in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a stonemasonry construction worker and built many stonewall structures on St. Thomas and in Georgia. He enjoyed planting in his garden and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Services will be held Monday for Edris Potter, who died Dec. 26, 2011, in New York.
The viewing will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home, with services following at noon. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by her children, Karen McQueen, Alphonso Rieara, Antonio Rieara, Anselmo Riera, Asalia Chinnery, Harold Chinnery, Olivia Foy and Tyrone Potter; aunt, Amabell Frett; nieces, Olivia, Debbie and Priscilla Potter, Brendalee Sutton and Charlotte Brown; nephews, Elroy Potter, Eric Potter and Carl Potter; daughters-in-law, Annette Leak and Bridget Potter; 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
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