OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of James Valasse also known as Fire or Pica of Des Barra, Babonneau. He passed away peacefully at his place of residence on Wednesday June 4, 2025.

Left to mourn;

His Sisters:

Callista Julius also known as Conifa of Agard Lands

Jennifer Julien also known as Jean of Martinique

Bernadette Emilien of Garrand

Adopted Sister:

Linda Florius of Garand

Brothers:

Simon Valasse of Des Barras

Nodrick Saint-Marie of Martinique

George Emilien also known as Kenny of La Toc Road

Nieces:

Mandy Edmay residing in Florida

Kacey Julius of Martinique

Nadiege Berd of France

Dr. Alicia Valasse-Polius

Sesley Valasse

Kathy Joseph and

Portia Emilien of Garrand

Verna Lionel-Phillip

Gwendolene Jones, and

Velander Emilien of Riviere Mitant

Nicole and

Tiffany Valasse of Des Barras

Jennifer Popo

Shawna Popo of Bocage

Deane Raphael of Babonneau

Jackie Sealey and

Allision Jacobie, residing abroad

Nephews:

Severin Emilien and

Nathaniel Emilien residing abroad

Gerry Saint-Marie in France

Jannick Sainte-Marie in Martinique

Bernard Valasse

Shervwin Valasse, and

Lemiah Valasse of Des Barras

Reginald Emilien and

Thomas Joseph of Garrand

Lindson Jacobie of Des Barras

Timothy Joseph and

Julian Emilien of Fond Assau

Patrick Lionel of Beausejour

Sisters-in-law:

Magdeline Emilien of La Toc

Heather Valasse of Des Barras

Brothers-in-law:

Ephrem Lionel also known as Juicy Coco of Desrammeaux

Denis Berd of Martinique

Also left to mourn:

The Hubert

Antoine

Dubois

Eugene

Valasse

Emilien and

Biscette families of Des Barras, Garrand, La Croix and abroad

Theresa Tisson also known as Baby of Martinique

The entire Des Barras community

Special mention:

Teresa Prospere also known as Lauretta of Des Barras

The Funeral Service of James Valasse better known as Fire or Pica will be held Rambally’s Chapel, Calvary Road, Castries on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., and his body will be laid to rest at the Garrand Cemetery.

Minibus M1182 Alvin will be leaving the Garrand Gap at 1:00 p.m. to transport persons who wish to attend the funeral service

Transportation will also be leaving the Des Barras Gap at 1:00 p.m.

Please wear a touch of Rastafarian colours to represent Fire or Pica.

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

May He Rest In Peace.