OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

We are saddened to announce the death of Stephen Soucra, better known as Beebin, Country and Pap, of Grande Ravine Dennery who passed away peacefully at his residence on May 24, 2024 at the age of 91 years.

He was predeceased by;

His Son:

Peter Soucra better known as Jahgrass

His Wife:

Julianna Soucra better known as Areyee 

His Sister:

Josephine Sumra-Joseph better known as Sarah

Left to mourn;

Three Sons:

Antoine Soucra better known as Jag, Queezvere or Elius of Grand Ravine

Antoine Cox better known as James bond of Grand Ravine

Nigel Soucra better known as Desmond or Ras of Grand Ravine

Five Daughters:

Clara Melton also known as Fera residing in New York

Julianna Julietta Soucra better known as Ardon residing in Martinique

Julita Soucra better known as Dowon

Felicia Soucra better known as Maymay

Heidi Soucra-Albert better known as Cindy, all of Grand Ravine

Three Stepchildren:

Jacintha Philgence also known as Shasha of New York

Genevra Melton better known as Jennifer,

Patrick Melton better known as Clinos both of Martinique

41 Grandchildren:

Donetta Melton better known as Feefeeyo

Petroline Melton-Carign

Kervonforde, all of Martinique

Dianphia Melton-Jean of Grand Ravine

Leanna Melton of Derniere Riviere

Merlinda Melton-Lafeuille better known as Nathalie of Portsmouth England

Allan Felix better known as Denver in Martinique

Claudette Charles-Emile of England

Isha Charles of La Clery

Chrisann Charles of Grand Riviere, Mabouya Valley

Junior Charles of New York

Mergissa Soucra-Johnson of La Clery

Toyia Melton-Jack residing in Canada

Jania Charles better known as Tazia of Grande Ravine

Kurshelle Hippolyte of Grande Ravine

Anthea Daniel

Andy Daniel

Hester Daniel

Anne Daniel

Alice Daniel

Gary Cox better known as Car, all of Ciceron

Shanna Daniel of Bexon

Lindsay Melton of Martinique

Julius Romnis of Grand Ravine

Christus Alfred better known as Lowlay of Grande Ravine

Jimmy Alfred better known as Nano of Grande Ravine

Kimberly Alfred better known as Christaline or Tally of St. Martin

Nya Abbott better known as Kertisha of Martinique

Gilroy Soucra better known as Leroy of Grande Ravine

Marshall Soucra better known as Nun of Martinique

Karen Thomas

Jamie Thomas, both of Martinique

Jamal Soucra better known as Ardio of Grand Ravine

Jillian Soucra of Martinique

Jason Avril better known as Brad of Grande Ravine

Danisha Avril better known as Marla of Grande Ravine

Nathania Gustave better known as Thea of Grande Ravine

Shenika Abbot of France

Desma Abbot of Martinique

Donil Albert of Grande Ravine

Daveril Albert of Grand Ravine

58 Great Grandchildren

Sons in law:

Donald Dave Albert of La Fague Choiseul

Edward Cavallier better known as Eddie of Atlanta Georgia

Julian Forde of Martinique

Nathanial Gustave better known as Raw of Gardette

Bertand of Martinique

Cyprian Thomas of Tet Chemin Millet

Nieces and Nephews:

Theresa Joseph and family

Silvia Joseph better known as Cecilia and family

Helena Leon better known as Ulina and family

Rufus Joseph better known as Cock and family

Ray Joseph better known as Anderson or One Nuh

Renicks John better known as Coolie, all of Richfond

Urice Stanislaus better known as Arda and family of Martinique and France

Catherine Fulgence better known as Cato or Snyder and family of Bocage

Mary Scotland better known as Seca and family

Christian Alexander better known as Velda or Parpen, both of St. Croix

Fiona Alexander better known as Far-yorne of Miami, Florida

Harry Sumra and family of Deniere Riviere

Grand Nieces and Nephews:

Martin Dovil and family of Aux Lyon

Maryanna Montgomery and family of Rome, New York

Agatha Antoine and

Rachel Calixte, both of St Croix

Elicius Dovil of New York

Merlecer Dore of Florida

Amanda Dovil of New York

Burton Dorvil of Miami Florida

Many great grand Nieces and Nephews both here and abroad too numerous to mention

Close Friend:

Marius Stanly of Grande Ravine

Also left to mourn:

His private nurse Stevencia Sandiford of Richfond

His caretaker, Paula Charles better known as Philipa of Grand Ravine

Dr. Darcie and team of St. Jude’s Hospital

NICE programme, Mabouya Valley

Sumra Family in Barbados, Texas and Derniere Riviere

Urica Alphonwe and family of Bos-ke-dor

Alleyne Regis and family

Mondesir Family of Derniere Riviere

Eldre Jn Baptiste and Family of Grand Ravine

Alphonse and Jules family of Grand Ravine

The officers at the Dennery Fire Station

The Grande Ravine Community

Many other families and friends both here and abroad too numerous to mention

The funeral service for the late Stephen Soucra, better known as Beebin, Country and Pap, will be held at the St. Michael’s R.C. Church, La Ressource Dennery on Friday June 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., and his body will be interred at the La Ressource Cemetery.

His body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, Calvary Road, Castries.

May he rest in perfect peace!