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
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Bibiana Leo
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Sebastiana Theophilus (“Petrin”)
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Lynna Emmanuel
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Creola Bush
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Enola Leo
Sons
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Claudius Leo (“Victor”)
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Stephen Leo (“Preston”)
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Celestine Leo (“Celvesteh”)
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Uland Leo
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Eurius Leo
Grandchildren
Grandsons
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Terrel, and Larnelle Theophilus
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Donelle, Stephon and Uland Jr. Leo
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Wesley Cassius Jr.
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Joshua Emmanuel
Granddaughters
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Shanan, Shanisa, and Shanal Emmanuel
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Destiny Theophilus
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Jalena Cassius
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Kania Tuitt
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Kayla Browne
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Victoria, K'Mara, K'Nira, Shadaiya, Shadira, and Aaliyah Leo
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Kennia Bellas
Great-Grandchildren
Great-Granddaughters
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J’Adore Nathaniel
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Jóleigh Armstrong
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Zarnelle Theophilus
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Z’Nayah, Zenyla, and Zayla Leo
Great-Grandsons
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Donelle Leo Jr.
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Makhi Paul
Siblings
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Sisters: Norita Estephane, Agatha Francois
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Brothers: Rodney Estephane, Paul Estephane (“Edley”)
Extended Family
Nieces
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Valencia, Justina, Ruth, and Girly Estephane
Nephews
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Evans, Petrus, Dalton, Gelton, Albert, and Bernard Estephane
Cousin
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Lydia Phillip (“Gigo”)
Sons-in-Law
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Gregory Theophilus
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Lawrence Emmanuel
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Jimmie Bush
Daughter-in-Law
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Antonia Leo
Granddaughter-in-Law
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Amy Theophilus
She is also remembered by Pastor Benedict Estephane and the Bois d’Inde Apostolic Faith Church family.
Special Family & Friends
Ivy Jules, Diana Emmanuel, Kirshana Estephane, Esther Theophilus, Steve Emmanuel, Maria Alexander & family, Glennis Pierre, Alexia St. Clair, Stephane & family
Goddaughters
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Lynn William
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Roselyn Fontelio
Godsons
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Julius St. Clair
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Simon St. Clair
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Temple of Faith Odsan Pentecostal Church, St. Lucia. A viewing begins at 1:00 p.m., and she will be laid to rest at Jacmel Cemetery.
The funeral service will be live-streamed via We Live 758 on YouTube.
Her body rests at Crick’s Funeral Home, Vide Bouteille, Castries.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and faith.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
