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Laurelle RICHARDS aka YAYA OR Red Bird of Taxi 671.

 

 

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of a cherished & dedicated mother, sister, grandmother, aunt & friend

Laurelle RICHARDS aka YAYA OR Red Bird of Taxi 671
Born on April 28th 1955 in Anguilla
Died on May 26th 2010 in Saint-Martin at the age of 55

Those left to mourn and carry on her legacy:
Her children:    
Laurent RICHARDS aka Tash
Mitchel BENJAMIN
Martial BENJAMIN
Laurellye BENJAMIN ep FONTENELLE
HANNA BENJAMIN ep LUC – USA
Grand Children: 
Tyana RICHARDS
Rae- Anne RICHARDS
Shadya RICHARDS
Ivana FLANDERS
Ivan FLANDERS
Mickael BENJAMIN
Martial
Companion 
          TAMPSON Leo
Sons in Law            Jean LUC & Keron FONTENELLE USA
Daughter in law      Veronique BROWN BENJAMIN
Brothers:                
Ferdinand RICHARDS Taxi 917
Lorenzo ROBERTS
Sisters:
Rose-Marie RICHARDS & Family
Suzette BROOKS RICHARDS & Family
Anita FLANDERS RICHARDS & Family Taxi 554
Carmen RICHARDS & Family
Adrienne RICHARDS & Family
Priscille FIGARO RICHARDS & Family
Josette RICHARDS & Family
Brothers in Law       Victor BROOKS aka King
                             Maurice FLANDERS
                             Charles FIGARO
                             David BROOKS
Great Aunt             JOHNSON Leonie & family in Aruba
Aunt                      GLASCOW Laurentine & Family
Friend                    Monique HYMAN
Nieces & Nephews   BROOKS Valentin, Victorien & Valencia
                             FLANDERS Alphonso & Ali
                             BEAULT Brigitte, Sylvie & Thierry
                             RICHARDS Franceline, François, Calvin, Rudy, Jean-Philippe,
                             FIGARO Rubens & Sarah
                             LEWEST Elodie
Great Nieces & Nephews: Giovany, Akim, Romalia, Romaric, Denicia, Alysha, Kimberly, shyane, Alain, Jai- Shaunique
She was related to : RICHARDS, BENJAMIN, BRYAN, GUMBS, BROOKS, FLANDERS, FIGARO, GLASCOW, JOE, FONTENELLE, CHAMPARE, GAMIETTE, CONNER, BALY, LEWEST, HODGE, HUGHUES, CARTY, PROCTOR, RICHARDSON, VANTERPOOL, MACDONNA, ROGERS, DORMOY, VIOTTY, HYMAN, MACCOW, LEWIS, WARNER, ROLLAN, MONTOUT, POTONY, EMMANUEL, JANSON, CAINGS, LAKE, REED, FLEMING, LARMONIE, BUTE, THOMAS, AFRICA, FORTUNO, HANSON families.

She also leaves many more family, friends and relatives too numerous to mention by name

Laurelle was an employee of La Samana Hôtel in Housekeeping and was an avid Taxi driver aka Red Bird of Taxi 671

She was the President of “The Cultural Women Association of Saint-Louis” & the President of “The Rambaud & Saint-Louis Association”

She was a member and entrusted with cultural actions in the Lion’s Club Oualichi

The funeral service for the late Laurelle RICHARDS aka YAYA or Red Bird will be held on Friday 4th May, 2010 at the Roman Catholic Church in Marigot. Viewing of the body and tributes will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Service will commence at 3:00pm. Interment will follow at the Sandy Ground cemetery thereafter.

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace

 

 
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