/ Jan 18, 2026
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We announce the death of 87 year old Zepheniah Joseph better known as Papi Zeph of Portsmouth. He died on November 27, 2025
Daughters: Christabelle Joseph -Bethel and Christine Joseph -Wallace
Sons: Clive Joseph, Clemo Joseph, Christopher Joseph and Clifford Joseph
Grand-Children: Ora Joseph, Shara Joseph, Sara Joseph, Amanda Joseph, Dorothea Joseph, Kerry Wallace, Kenny Wallace, Jerome Joseph, Jamal Joseph, Jaron Joseph, Jade Joseph, Asha Bethel, Melissa Bethel, Bernard Jr. Bethel, Phillip Bethel, Kevin Joseph, Michael Joseph, Cuthbert Joseph Jr., Antionette Joseph, Jasmine Joseph, Jamal Joseph, Sasha Joseph, Ohma Eddie, Sharlene Fagan, Natasha Fagan, Chantel Serrant and Destiny Serrant
22 Great-Grand Children
Step-Daughters: Vincia Fagan and Vellie Lawrence
Brother: Rufus Joseph
Sisters: Adora Joseph- Penny, Geraldine Azille- Gero(St. Croix), Rebecca Joseph-Beck (Boston), Nathalie Desbonnes and Clementine Joseph- Florida
Daughters-in- law: Mary Joseph, Janice Joseph and Alicia
Sons in law: Bernard Bethel and Tony Wallace
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Caretaker: Clara
Close Friends including Blanche Royer, Bill, Bumpa, and his Domino Fellas, Pastor John Robin, Doctors, Nurses and staff at the RFA Portsmouth Hospital. Many other relatives both here and abroad are too numerous to mention.
The body of the late Zepheniah Joseph of Portsmouth will be viewing at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John Roman Catholic Church, Portsmouth on Friday, January 9, 2026. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00 p.m. followed by the interment at the Portsmouth Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Home
Live streaming coverage will be provided by EMONEWS

We announce the death of 87 year old Zepheniah Joseph better known as Papi Zeph of Portsmouth. He died on November 27, 2025
Daughters: Christabelle Joseph -Bethel and Christine Joseph -Wallace
Sons: Clive Joseph, Clemo Joseph, Christopher Joseph and Clifford Joseph
Grand-Children: Ora Joseph, Shara Joseph, Sara Joseph, Amanda Joseph, Dorothea Joseph, Kerry Wallace, Kenny Wallace, Jerome Joseph, Jamal Joseph, Jaron Joseph, Jade Joseph, Asha Bethel, Melissa Bethel, Bernard Jr. Bethel, Phillip Bethel, Kevin Joseph, Michael Joseph, Cuthbert Joseph Jr., Antionette Joseph, Jasmine Joseph, Jamal Joseph, Sasha Joseph, Ohma Eddie, Sharlene Fagan, Natasha Fagan, Chantel Serrant and Destiny Serrant
22 Great-Grand Children
Step-Daughters: Vincia Fagan and Vellie Lawrence
Brother: Rufus Joseph
Sisters: Adora Joseph- Penny, Geraldine Azille- Gero(St. Croix), Rebecca Joseph-Beck (Boston), Nathalie Desbonnes and Clementine Joseph- Florida
Daughters-in- law: Mary Joseph, Janice Joseph and Alicia
Sons in law: Bernard Bethel and Tony Wallace
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Caretaker: Clara
Close Friends including Blanche Royer, Bill, Bumpa, and his Domino Fellas, Pastor John Robin, Doctors, Nurses and staff at the RFA Portsmouth Hospital. Many other relatives both here and abroad are too numerous to mention.
The body of the late Zepheniah Joseph of Portsmouth will be viewing at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John Roman Catholic Church, Portsmouth on Friday, January 9, 2026. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00 p.m. followed by the interment at the Portsmouth Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Home
Live streaming coverage will be provided by EMONEWS

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