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Joseph Raymond Hodge b.k.a Rat.

 

It’s with deep sadness in our hearts to announce the passing of beloved brother and son.

 

Joseph Raymond Hodge b.k.a Rat
Sunrise: 15th November 1954 ~ Sunset 20th February 2010

He leaves to mourn:

Father:
 Joseph Hodge bka (Joerup)

Brothers:
James Hodge and family
Enoch Hodge and family
Guy Hodge
Louis Hodge
Antoine Hodge and family in the US
Jean Pierre Brooks in the US
Yvon Illidge
Roger Arrondelle and family
Remy Lake and family

Sisters:
Joycelyne Brooks Emeh and family in the U.S
Jacqueline Hodge  in the U.S
Catherine Hodge  in the U.S
Morveth Hodge Bosse and family
Claire Liburd and family
Cecile Liburd and family

Uncle:
 Alfonso De La Cruz in the Dominican Republic

Special niece:
Nadia Hodge

 

Many nieces, nephews and cousins to numerous to mention.

 

He also leaves  to mourn many close neighbours and friends; Miss Beryl Boyrard, Johnny Gibbons, Florence Tyrell, Monique Flanders.Jacqueline and Jerry Vanterpool (guadeloupe), Hector Peters, Rosan Maccow, Leno Hughes, Freddy Auguste,Austin Heyleger

 

He was related to the Hodge, Ruan, Gumbs,Vanterpool, Harrigan, Fleming, Rogers, Duncan & Del la Cruz families.

A wake will be held at the family home in Concordia on Wednesday 24th  February,2010  from 7pm to 9pm.

Funeral service for the late Joseph Raymond Hodge b.k.a Rat will be held on Thursday February 25th, 2010 at the Emerald Funeral Home Chapel in Cay Hill. Viewing will be from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Service will commence at 2:00pm. Followed by interment at the Sandy Ground Cemetery.

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


May His Soul Rest in Peace

 

 

 

 
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