It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Joseph “Mac” Aldonza also known as
Mr. Pleaser, who died at his home in Augusta, GA on Saturday, August 15th. He was 75 years
of age.

He is survived by his wife, Veronica Aldonza; sons, Clive Aldonza, Teshiro Aldonza, and
McPherson Aldonza; daughters, Martia Aldonza, Marcelline Aldonza, Finnitta Joshua,
Addisha Young, Yaminah Cochrane, and Niyosha Aldonza; grandsons, Matthew Joseph, Clive
Aldonza Jr., Nicholas George, Ari-EL Joshua, Jejuan Young, Terrell Young, Gordon Young,
Kenneth Young, Nasir Aldonza, and Ezekiel Kent; granddaughters, Sasha Jules, Tahyna Jules,
Thalia Jules, Leighah Aldonza, Nonzenzele Aldonza, Keishera Aldonza, Kara Aldonza, Zyaire
Aldonza, Szuri Joshua, great-grandchildren; Xorian Wideman, Radiance Jones, Jordyn Peters,
Mila Joseph, Maelani Joseph, Mason Joseph, and Giselle Joseph; Sons-in-law, Jones George,
Clifford Young, and Admed W. Joshua; daughters-in-law; Omayra Perez-Aldonza, Karen
Aldonza, and Shawntae Hines-Aldonza; Sister, Agatha Williams of New York; Special friends,
Pierre “Kennis” Charles and family and Hugh “Kelly” Evans and family; many other friends
and family in the U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Lucia, where he was born, too numerous to
mention.

Joseph was born in St. Lucia, W.I., spent many years working at the Hess Oil Refinery in St.
Croix before moving to Long Beach, CA where he continued his work as a welder in an oil
refinery. He eventually retired to Augusta, GA where he spent the rest of his remaining
years.

Information regarding a memorial service is pending.