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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Hazel Vidal of Salisbury.
He passed away on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH).
Mr. Vidal served as the Sacristan at the St. Theresa Catholic Church and was a devoted member of his parish community.
He was predeceased by his parents, Hayden and Fredricka Vidal, and his sister, Hilthia Vidal Julien.
He is survived by his:
Sisters:
Eldrica Nixon Better known as Sister (Dominica), Hilma Vidal Sylvest (Guadeloupe), and Lynn Vidal Blanc (USVI)
Brothers:
Keith Nixon, Herold Vidal, and Loderick Vidal (USA)
Nieces:
Mavis George and Mena Joseph (UK); Letha Quashie, Cervelle Vidal, and Jolie Vidal (USA); Nadege and Yanic (Guadeloupe); Yasmina and Sylvana (France); Nalda, Netty, and Nazarine (Dominica)
Nephews:
Conlee and Kidal (Dominica); Mervin (St. Maarten); Wacine, Joel, and Perry (USA); Camachio (UK)
Sisters-in-law:
Debbie Vidal and Andra Vidal (USA)
Brother-in-law:
Smith Blanc (USVI)
Aunt:
Bertile Vidal
Uncle:
Ellison Vidal
Grandnieces:
Lincia, Shanel, Anthia, Adiyah, Linaise, Elwiyan, Kaydeen, Kaija and Samiya, Sa’nai, Sa’nari, Messia.
Grandnephews:
Nicola, Jeremy, Luca, Jamario, KJ, Kaleb, Damien, Yael and Eloan.
Cousins:
Errol, Leroy, Earl, Mervin, Exford, Nathan, Wavel, Gibbs, Val, Prym, Gwendalyn, Rosema, Selma, and Athie
Close Relatives:
Morrison Louis, Jonathan Vidal, Cleus Vidal, Tow, Ekelson, David Morrison, Emmeline, Imbert Vidal, Gith and Corriette Vidal
James, Titus, Loreen, Randel, Curlvin, Hasting,Gerald St Luce, Emmanuel, Lee and Loreen.
He will also be remembered by past clergy: Fr. Conan, Fr. Karam, and Fr. Elveau; the St. Theresa Church Choir; the St. Anne Church Choir; the St. Theresa Church Parish; staff of the Imary Ward; Dr. Jeffery; the St. Joseph and Salisbury Health Teams; and the communities of Salisbury, Coulibistrie, Mero, and St. Joseph.
He is further survived by the Louis, Vidal, John, and Jno Charles families of Salisbury, St. Joseph, and Mero, as well as many other relatives, friends, and acquaintances too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements:
The body will be transported from Gentle Rest Funeral Home for viewing at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, 27th March 2026 at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Salisbury.
The funeral Mass begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by interment at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Cemetery.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Hazel Vidal of Salisbury.
He passed away on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH).
Mr. Vidal served as the Sacristan at the St. Theresa Catholic Church and was a devoted member of his parish community.
He was predeceased by his parents, Hayden and Fredricka Vidal, and his sister, Hilthia Vidal Julien.
He is survived by his:
Sisters:
Eldrica Nixon Better known as Sister (Dominica), Hilma Vidal Sylvest (Guadeloupe), and Lynn Vidal Blanc (USVI)
Brothers:
Keith Nixon, Herold Vidal, and Loderick Vidal (USA)
Nieces:
Mavis George and Mena Joseph (UK); Letha Quashie, Cervelle Vidal, and Jolie Vidal (USA); Nadege and Yanic (Guadeloupe); Yasmina and Sylvana (France); Nalda, Netty, and Nazarine (Dominica)
Nephews:
Conlee and Kidal (Dominica); Mervin (St. Maarten); Wacine, Joel, and Perry (USA); Camachio (UK)
Sisters-in-law:
Debbie Vidal and Andra Vidal (USA)
Brother-in-law:
Smith Blanc (USVI)
Aunt:
Bertile Vidal
Uncle:
Ellison Vidal
Grandnieces:
Lincia, Shanel, Anthia, Adiyah, Linaise, Elwiyan, Kaydeen, Kaija and Samiya, Sa’nai, Sa’nari, Messia.
Grandnephews:
Nicola, Jeremy, Luca, Jamario, KJ, Kaleb, Damien, Yael and Eloan.
Cousins:
Errol, Leroy, Earl, Mervin, Exford, Nathan, Wavel, Gibbs, Val, Prym, Gwendalyn, Rosema, Selma, and Athie
Close Relatives:
Morrison Louis, Jonathan Vidal, Cleus Vidal, Tow, Ekelson, David Morrison, Emmeline, Imbert Vidal, Gith and Corriette Vidal
James, Titus, Loreen, Randel, Curlvin, Hasting,Gerald St Luce, Emmanuel, Lee and Loreen.
He will also be remembered by past clergy: Fr. Conan, Fr. Karam, and Fr. Elveau; the St. Theresa Church Choir; the St. Anne Church Choir; the St. Theresa Church Parish; staff of the Imary Ward; Dr. Jeffery; the St. Joseph and Salisbury Health Teams; and the communities of Salisbury, Coulibistrie, Mero, and St. Joseph.
He is further survived by the Louis, Vidal, John, and Jno Charles families of Salisbury, St. Joseph, and Mero, as well as many other relatives, friends, and acquaintances too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements:
The body will be transported from Gentle Rest Funeral Home for viewing at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, 27th March 2026 at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Salisbury.
The funeral Mass begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by interment at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Cemetery.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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