Obituary

Obituaries

In Memoriam | Yvonne “Gigi” Ashley Galiber

Staff Consortium
June 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Yvonne Ashley Galiber, 62, of Christiansted, St. Croix, on May 28, 2025, after years of gracefully and courageously battling breast cancer. Yvonne was born on May 6, 1963, to Fred (Sr) and Elsie May Ashley in Norwalk, Connecticut. After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1981, she pursued a degree in Communications and English at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Following her graduation, she worked in research...

In Memoriam | Elmira Leo April 8, 1943 – May 10, 2025

Staff Consortium
June 06, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elmira Leo, affectionately known as Miss Leo or Miss Vera of Bois d’Inde. She departed this life peacefully at OKEU Hospital, St. Lucia, on the evening of May 10, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., at the age of 82. She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband, Darius Leo, also known as “Pal Mwe,” and a large family who will forever cherish her memory. Children Daughters Bibiana Leo Sebastiana Theophilus (“Petrin”) Ly...

In Memoriam | Rev. Fr. John T. Mark

Staff Consortium
May 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the Virgin Islands Catholic community announces the passing of Rev. Fr. John T. Mark, a devoted priest, educator, and spiritual leader whose ministry touched countless lives over 24 years. Fr. Mark passed away unexpectedly on Good Shepherd Sunday, which also fell on Mother’s Day, a timing filled with symbolic meaning for a man whose vocation was marked by devotion, compassion, and love for the Church and his family. Born into a family from Grenada via Jamaica, ...

In Memoriam | Kysian A. Nicholas

Staff Consortium
May 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kysian A. Nicholas, also known to many as Dr. Nickolz, who will be remembered by those who knew him for the presence he carried and the lives he touched. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Friedensberg Moravian Church in Frederiksted, Virgin Islands. Viewing: 9:00 a.m. Service: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Kingshill Cemetery Family, friends, and members of the community are invited to attend and pay...

In Memoriam | Nidia Esther Millette

Staff Consortium
May 15, 2025

Nidia Esther Millette passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at a hospice facility in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her stepmother Luz “Lucy” Maria Rodriguez; her uncles Jose “Hector” Perez, Jamie “Jimmy” Perez, Reuben Perez; her aunts Aida Perez and Gladys Perez; and her brother Jose “Tony” Perez. Nidia is survived by her father Jose Perez, her mother Carmelina Perez, and her stepmother Amanda Perez; her beloved hu...

In Memoriam | Eleisha Evette Suarez

Staff Consortium
May 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eleisha Evette Suarez, lovingly known as “Elley,” who departed this life on March 25, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 27. Eleisha’s radiant spirit, warmth, and compassion touched all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to family and friends, who will forever cherish the joy she brought into their lives. A memoriam service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Foundation...

In Memoriam | Linda Anita Bastian-Georges

Staff Consortium
May 05, 2025

Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Linda Anita Bastian-Georges, who transitioned on April 21, 2025 in St. Thomas USVI. Preceded in death by her Husband: Alberic Antonelli Georges She is survived by her: Daughters: Kyshama Temmeria Montes- Belardo and Sue Ann Marie Lettsome-Liverpool. Brothers: Ignatius Bastian Jr, Deceased, John Bastian Deceased Grandchildren: Kai Wanya Javois, Keira Alexis Javois, Kylee Angeli Schuster, Kayden Wade Andre Schuster, Dimitri Alexander Andre,...

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