OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

— Psalm 34:18

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Keenan Charles better known as The Pomp, of Grace, Vieux Fort who departed this life on Thursday 7th May 7, 2026 at the St. Jude Hospital. He was 42 years old.

Left to mourn his passing are;

His Mother:

Illtyd Calixte better known as Azut of Grace

Stepfather:

Christinus Calixte

Brothers:

Eden Charles

Edward Charles and

Cornelius Charles, all of Grace

Sisters:

Valencha Charles of Cedar Heights

Leann Charles and

Rochelle Calixte of Grace

Nephews:

Evan and Ian Charles

Shaquille Percil

Nieces:

Sanaa

Ebony Charles

Kayanna, Maria and Arina Charles

Uncles:

Francis Charles and

Cletus Charles of La Ressource

Linus Charles of Grace

Danglade St. Rose of California, USA

Aunts:

Matlesia Charles and

Magdalene William of Grace

Andrina Inglis and family of Karibelle, La Clery

Silvia Edward

Janey Lesporis

Grand Uncles:

Julius Charles of Florida

Grand Aunts:

Edmira St. Rose and family

Sheila St. Rose and family

Mary James and family

Mary Johnny and family

Paula Anthony in New York

Brother-in-law:

Vernee Charles

Sister-in-law:

Janelle Semper-Charles

Cousins:

Verlyn William and family of Cedar Heights

Kerlyn William and family 

Jaylon and Faith William of Grace

Kern Charles and family

Nartia Charles and family

Earnil Parsad and family

Cleson,

Dexter and Kirbie Charles of La Ressource

Lu Ann Gregg of Karibelle, La Clery

Tabitha,

Titus,

Sephra,

Kannah,

Janice and Emma Charles of La Ressource

Shernelle Isidore of Grace

Leandra,

Loiuse and Denis Lesporis

Bolivia,

Olivia and Yasmine Joseph Shanda Edward

Dana Kerlua Tobierre of Daban, Saltibus

Emanus Prospere of the UK

Danzeth St Rose of California, USA

Fina Charles,

Lorna Charles James,

Dedrian Phillip,

Wedrick,

Nigel,

Daina and Ania Charles, all of Carielle

Barbara Charles, who was also one of his dearest friends

Vernita Charles and family

The children of his deceased grand-uncle Lawrence Charles, including Alexander Charles and family and Samson Charles and family

Close friends:

Cindy Charles and her sons

Troy Emmanuel

Nigel Joseph

Peter Collymore of Vieux Fort

Ferial,

Nathaniel and Mario King

Close family friends:

Jude Johny

Centy Isidore

Magarita Isidore and the extended Isidore family

Also left to mourn are:

The Pastor and members of Grace Baptist Church

The Pastor and members of Grace Evangelical Church

The St. Rose family

The St. Romaine family of Vieux Fort and Belle Vue

Vincent King of Grace

The Lesporis family of Grace

The Justin Family of Grace

The Percil Family

The Louis family of Herelle Estate

The entire community of Grace

The funeral service for the late Keenan Charles better known as

The Pomp will be held at the Derriere Morne Apostolic Faith Church on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. His body will be interred at the La Tourney Cemetery.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.