It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Helen Brathwaite Peña also known as Ms. Anellah of Victoria Street, Soufriere. She died at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 13th, April 2024 at her residence. She was 91 years old.
She was pre-deceased by;
Her Husbands:
Conrad Brathwaite Sr.
Carmello Peña
Her Son:
Leo Cenac
Left to mourn:
Four Sons:
Michael Cenac also known as Tony residing in Houston, Texas
Richie Cenac also known as Hilary residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Conrad Brathwaite Jr. also known as Crank residing in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
William Brathwaite residing in Atlanta, Georgia
One Daughter
Wavenie Brathwaite Plett residing in Winnipeg, Canada
One Adopted Daughter:
Lisa Johnson residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Her Grandchildren
Sgt. Michael Cenac Jr. also known as AJ – stationed with the United States Army, Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska
William Brathwaite Jr. and his wife, Dr. Amber Brathwaite, residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Benjamin Brathwaite also known as Ben, residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Morgan Brathwaite and partner, Josiah Breda-Nixon, residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Adopted Grandson
Austin Johnson residing in Atlanta, Georgia
One Great-grandchild
Willow Brathwaite residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Son in law:
Brian Plett residing in Winnipeg, Canada
Daughters in law:
Tonya Brathwaite residing in Atlanta, Georgia
Irene Cenac residing in Houston, Texas
Children and family of deceased sister Beatrice Pascal of Soufriere
Children and family of deceased sister Veronica Freeman also known as Meteliah of Atlanta, Georgia and Cape Coral Florida
Family of deceased sister Rachel Cenac of Soufriere
Children and family of deceased brother Frank Nelson of Castries
Special Family Members:
Gifta Pascal
Anifa Pascal
Megan Pascal
Tyrone Pascal, all residing in Soufriere
Varolyn Petty of Atlanta Georgia
God Daughter:
Naomi Lewis of Soufriere
Adopted Niece
Monette La Banard of Soufriere
Caregivers:
Carleen Gills
Kaydee Gills
Natasha Octave
Margaret D’Auvergne
Sylvia James also known as Bernita
Josephine Lewis also known as Fina, all residing in Fond St. Jacque and Soufriere
Special Friends:
Cecile Charlery and Family of Castries
Helen Alphonse and Family of Soufriere
Daphne Brice and family of Soufriere
Francillia Barnett and Family of Soufriere
Helena Johny and family of Soufriere
Lucyanna Pauleon and family of Atlanta, Georgia
Madelien Victorine and family of St. Croix, USVI
Maudry Benjamin and family of St. Croix, USVI
Also left to mourn:
The Esnard and Cenac families of Soufriere, Chateau Belair, Laborie and Castries
Many other relatives and friends both here and abroad too numerous to mention
The funeral service to celebrate the life of our beloved Helen Brathwaite Peña, also known as Ms. Anellah, will be held at The Old Strafford Bus Station in Soufriere on Monday 13th of May, 2024 at 3:30 pm and will be interred at the Soufriere Cemetery.
Please note that the family kindly request no black be worn at the funeral service and would also like no wreaths as the body is being cremated.
May her memory always be a blessing.
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It is my prayer that God will comfort the family during this sad time. May he richly bless each of you as you mourn, and may the light of his presence be a continual source of consolation. Forever in our heart our dear Aunty💕🕊️
God extended grace to my Aunt Helen to live a long life. His grace guided her through the highs and challenges. Reflection on her life give courage to trust God in all the changing issue of life. May she rest in peace.
Rest in power. My condolences to the family may God comfort you in this time of grief but celebrate a beautiful life and know she is resting in a better place.
We will miss you aunty
My SOULFELT condolences to my esteemed Bro. William "Mais Oui" Brathwaite and his family🙏🏿 God rest her beautiful soul✝️
It is with deep condolences that we offer up these words of comfort for Sis Helen. May the peace she now enjoys shower her children and loved ones. As she lived she was such a blessing to all of us who had the pleasure and opportunity to have been impacted by her love and care. The most gentle and loving person anyone could ever meet. May her memory continue to empower those who were touched by her physical and spiritual life. Rest in Heaven Mrs Helen!
My deepest condolences to the family. She always pointed you to God! No matter what, her faith was unshakable. She showed the true love of God to me and I'm forever grateful. What a sweet, beautiful soul. Glory to God for a life well lived.
God extended grace to My Aunt Helen to live a long life. His grace guided her through the highs and challenges.
Reflections on her life gives courage to trust God in all the changing issues of life. May she rest in His Peace.
Patsy
Aunt Helen was a beautiful spirit. Though I am not blood kin, she always treated me like I was part of the family. My heart and condolences goes out the William, Wave and all of the Brathwaite family. May you find comfort in the many memories you have of this beautiful soul. Love you! Darlene❤️
Condolences to the family, I love you Cousin William and Cousin Wave. Aunt Helen was and is a beautiful woman, and was always sweet to me!! I wish her the best on her transition and new journeys in the heavens. 🙏🏽🩷