OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Shon Ephraim, better known as Blanco, Yellow and Moomoolow of Aux-Lyons, who resided in Canada. He passed away at the Winzar Hospital in Ontario Canada on Sunday April 27, 2025 at 12:31 p.m. He was 48 years old. He was the former youngest Chantwelle of the Aux-Lyons La Marguerite Group for a number of years.

He was predeceased by:

His Father: Cecil Ephraim better known as Hamlet

His Mother:

Ronita Ephraim better known as Ronta of Montego Bay in Aux-Lyons

Left to mourn;

His Wife:

Rose Ephraim in Canada

His Only Sister:

Sandy Estephane in Guadeloupe

7 Brothers:

His Twin - Shane Ephraim better known as Ring The Bell, employee of Rambally’s Funeral Parlour Castries

Francis Estephane better known as Aweis in Martinique

Paul Estephane better known as Bullock in Martinique

Thomas Estephane better known as Rayi in Martinique

Anthony Ephraim better known as Closhai in Guadeloupe

Fimbar Ephraim better known as Fifty in Aux-Lyons

Sylvester Ephraim better known as Ting in Aux-Lyons

Adopted Brother:

Neadel Alexander of Augier, Vieux-fort

7 Aunts:

Cynthia Lewis better known as Linda and family here and in St. Croix

Agatha Theodule better known as Apia’ and family in Aux-Lyons

Stella Theodule and family in St. Maarten

Leah Evans and family in Aux-Lyons

Shelia Eugene and family in La Pointe, Dennery

Magda Barthelmy and family in Aux-Lyons

Nola Joseph and family in Aux-Lyons

1 Grand Aunt:

Philomene Polius also known as Martha of Aux-Lyons

6 Uncles:

Pierre Plumasseau in France

Eustace Estephane better known as Mefance in Derniere Riviere

Lawrence Theodule better known as Nowen in Orlando, Florida

Daniel Theodule better known as Mason in St. Croix

Francis Theodule better known as Macara in St. Maarten

Rundolph Theodule better known as Zaboca in Aux-Lyons

10 Nephews:

Martinus Estephane better known as Tarry and family in Martinique

Paulinus Estephane in Martinique

Richie Estephane in Martinique

Mac Milan Estephane in Martinique

Merquen Estephane in Martinique

Tony Chris Vanony in Guadeloupe

Delorn Theodule and family in Aux-Lyons

Bartis Ephraim and family in Aux-Lyons

Ouby Ephraim in England

Mac Clean Estephane in Mon Repos

6 Nieces:

Mekeda Epestion in Martinique

Saline Ephraim in Derniere Riviere

Shanice Ephraim in Aux-Lyons

Melyne Vanony in Guadeloupe

Elvia Ephraim in Guadeloupe

Wendy Merion in France

1 Grandniece:

Elianna Ephraim in Derniere Riviere

4 Sisters-in-law:

Magrita Ephraim better known as Agito in Aux-Lyons

Susan Ephraim better known as Suzie in Aux-Lyons

Genievra Estephane in Martinique

Diana St. Ange in Aux-Lyons

1 Brother-in-law:

Camille Elapin in Guadeloupe

1 Uncle-in-law:

Nicholas Rano in Guadeloupe

Aunt-in-law:

Angelian Theodule better known as Audrey of Orlando, Florida

Several Cousins Including:

Joice Forde and family here and in New York

Maryanna Claxton and family in Martinique, Guadeloupe and France

Marieange Evans better known as Paulina and family in Aux-Lyons

Paulina and family in Aux-Lyons

Kimberly Martial and family in Aux-Lyons

Theresa Oville and family in St. Maarten

Magdalene Oville and family in St. Maarten

Versia Oville and family in St. Maarten

Joyce Oville and family of Des-barras

Merline Theodule and family in Aux-Lyons

Sherline Gittens, a student of UWI Mona Campus

Shakeria Theodule, employee of G.V.D

Shania Theodule, employee of KM2

Chris Theodule better known as MTJ ASAP

Magrita Lewis Orivalle and family in Aux-Lyons

Bibiana Lewis and family in Aux-Lyons

Magilta Mathurin and family in Aux-Lyons

Lansha Theodule Marcel and family in Aux-Lyons

Burton Theodule and family in Despin

Janey Theodule and family in Marigot

Elizabeth Theodule in St. Maarten

Al Martial in Aux-Lyons

Saphira Theodule and family in Aux-Lyons

Jeremie Teris and family in New York

Magdalene Estephane better known as Maggie and family in New York

Anisha Colbeck and family in Canada

Elishus Estephane and family in New York

Nadine Estephane George and family in Grande Ravine

Brenda Edward and family in Goodlands

Mervin Edward and family in Goodlands

Fixroy Edward and family in Goodlands

Meridith Constantine and family in Aux-Lyons

Sabine Oville Cassius and family in Aux-Lyons

Gilda Theodule and family in St. Maarten

Kimbert Pascal and family in Barbados

Quentina Henry in Despin

Randall Theodule in Orlando Florida

Kermina Dorleon and family in Mon Repos

Packus Alexander and family in St. Croix

Nolan Theodule in St. Maarten

Julieta Edward and family in England

Cass and family in England

Mike and family in England

Cecil and family in England

Sandra and family in England

Wenses and family in England

Sylvie Benon and family in Guadeloupe

Christiane Grava and family in Guadeloupe

Christophe Rano and family in Guadeloupe

Jean Luc Rano and family in Guadeloupe

Monique Rano and family in Guadeloupe

Jerome Oville better known as Down The Road in Aux-Lyons

Lesliann Jules and family of Vieux Secrieux

Tranda Vitalis

Winston Vitalis and

Diane Vitalis, all of Aux-Lyons

Genevra Evans Joseph of New York

Gloria Constantine and family in New York

Sandrine Plumasseau in France

Nasha Boucher of Guadeloupe

Christina Fenelon in St. Maarten

Verline Fenelon in Aux-Lyons

Leona Theodule of Aux-Lyons

Many Special Friends including:

Jennifer Arnold in Despin

Wilkieth Edward in England

Magdalene George in Ti La Ressource

Stanislas Lawrence in Canada

Magdalene Emmanuel better known as Elune

Keith

Camo, all in Canada

Helen in Martinique

Vian in St. Maarten

Several other relatives and friends too numerous to mention including the following:

The Estephane families

The Nicholas families

The Ephraim families

The Oville families

The Theodule families

The Rano families

The Constantine families

The Stanio families

The La Marguerite Group of Aux-Lyons

Class of 1997 of La Ressource Combined School

A memorial service for the late Shon Ephraim better known as Blanco, Yellow and Moomolow, will take place at the St. Michael’s Parish, La Ressource Dennery on Monday June 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Those who will be attending the memorial service are kindly asked to wear Marguerite colours in honour of his role in the festival.

May his soul continue to sleep in eternal peace

Gone but never forgotten