The family, loved ones, and friends are advised of the passing of Pastor Bernaby Joseph from Grand Bay who resided on St. Thomas on February 16, 2025, at the age of 63. His impact on the lives of many has been immense.
Bernaby Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Garfield Joseph, and his sister, Julietta Esprit.
And is survived by:
Mother: Rosa Denis Joseph
Wife: Deborah Joseph
Children: Rachel Joseph, Bershel Joseph, Abigail Joseph, Benaiah Joseph
Sisters: Maryse Daway Henderson, Margaret Joseph, Magdalene Joseph, Annie Joseph, Mary-Anne Joseph, Rose Joseph, Evelyn Davis
Brothers: Francis Fevrier & James Joseph
Uncle: Paul Denis
Aunts: Elizabeth Denis Xavier
Cousins: Roberta Cenac, Kervel Matthew, Joan Honore, Patrick Grell, Cornelia Lafond, Eustace Xavier, Bernard Registe, Alphonso Williams, Mennard, Rita Gregorie, Devon, and others too numerous to mention
Nephews: Donny Dominique, Gerod James, Garry Mourougassin, Kerry Joseph, Fred Denis Gourapa, Freddie Gourapa, Gregory Gourapa, Nick Gourapa, Allen Esprit, Cassidy Batchelor, Ryan Jefferey, Davidson Andrew, Curtly Henderson, Thaj Robinson, lan Joseph, Mario, Collins, Zebedee Fevrier,others too numerous to mention
Nieces: Delia Blackmon, Rosaline Gourapa, Sandra Gourapa, Natacha Gourapa, Amanda Gourapa, Eileen John Phillip, Sandra Batchelor, Christina Adrien, Varnala Davis, Ruthlyn Georges, Juliana Paul, Pirette Angol, Louisiana Williams, Millia Joseph Denis, Tina Alfred, Linda Charles, Tammy Charles, Kezia Lefort Laurent, Nathalie Baron, Yvonnia Gêne, Francianna Gêne, Francesca Joseph, Mélissa Joseph, Anelta Joseph, Martine Bruno Joseph, Mirette Yenkamala, Martyl Joseph, Antoinette Fevrier, others too numerous to mention
Brothers-in-law: Stanford Espirit, Saxon Laurent, Jerry Alfred, Delvin Welsh, Crispin Daileyy, Emmanuel Lambert
Sisters-in- law: Anolda Welsh, Jaqueline Alfreda, Jerlyn Alfred, Louraine Laurent, and Rhoda Alfred
Godmother: Gweneth Brown
Spiritual Mother: Marcia Estrada
Spiritual Father: Ashely C. Estrada
Godchildren: Asheemo O’Loughlin, M’Layah Monsanto, Benjamin Alexander, Jair John-Lewis, Isaiah Thomas, Jedidiah Leslie, Tina Alfred, Kemanie, Cathy Paul, Nathaniel, Natynia, Stacelen Ambrose, Amarah, Jaden Pascal, Asaph Nicholas, Amara Braithwaite, Cathy Paul, Aiasha Moses, Ace & Noah Joseph, many more too numerous to mention
Former Teacher Paul Alexander
Adopted/ Spiritual sons and daughters: Carlton and Anna Leslie, Bishop Jerry and Alana Laurent, Pastor Brent and Kerice Darroux, Pastor Edward and Sharmandy Laurent, Sierra JonLewis, Paul Blyden, Ryan and Claycia Joseph, Karim & Marah Languedoc, Igna Joseph, Aduke Baptist, Elisa Thomas, Anthia Guiste, Pastor Jeff & Chanda Augustine, Julia Louisy, Angelia, Yvonne Joseph, Alana Thomas, Augustina Defoe Kishma, Samantha Simon, Allian Lander, Ruselle Henry, Pastor Cludie Henderson, Pastor Alroy Hamilton, Gem
Special Friends: Pastor Peter Augustine, Pastor Michael and Bernadette Jean Jacques, Brother Clarke, Pastor Bernard Ettinoff & Family, Apostle Markario and team, Pastor Paul, Harrigan & Tina Alexander & family, Dr. Thomas Robinson & Family, Mitchell Jno Baptist Prophet Griffin Daniel & Family, Dr. Pastor Lenny Jean & Family, Doreen Simon & Family, Reginald and Myleta Thomas & Family, Prophet Levi & Family, Ubertina Moise & Family, Irma and Smith Joseph, Gerald Benjamin & Family, Joan James and Ms. Marie, Pastor Rodney Randy & family, and Curtis and Bernadette Miller & Family, Pastor Leonard, and church family including Merle Howard Pastor Kelson Thomas, Pastor Gilbert and family, Stacy and Ambrose Dr Mathew Auguste and family, Cathy Nicholas, Elisabeth Williams. Marilyn John Aand family, Daniel Elie & Family, Glenworth and Patricia Pierre, Josette Pemberton, Lydia Lockhart, Pastor Eddy Fleury, Connie Martin, Sharon Wade and family, Audrey Smith, Shirly & Peter Augustine Pastor Paul Min Julia and Villel Pastor Gilbert and Cherriee Cuffy; Pastor Boston, Pastor Bernard Joseph and family, Rev Conner, Abigail Taylor, officer John Baptiste, Conner, Mr Braynt, Cheryl Anselm, Cornelius, Mr. John Lewis Sr & extended family, Jerry Charles and family, Dave Laurent and family, Tricia Greenaway and family Pastor Chard Prince & family, Mr and Mrs Nisbett, Tessa Joseph, Meriel and Charles Joseph Pastor Utibe Abasi, Johnny Moise & Family, Rosa Matthew, Albert and Charmaine John, Girish and Karen Mukhi, Denise D Denise Taveras Ishmael Barthemely, Ricardo Callwood, Paul, Laurlyn, Jerrisa L, Pastor Sherrian Francis..Ufakobong, Irish Jones, Haynes Registe and family , others too numerous to mention
Extended Family: Apostle Ashely and Pastor Marcia Estrada, Pastor Kenneth & Lynette Estrada and family, Mrs. Henry and Family, Joseph Angol and Cheryl The Roberts, The Richardsons, Bernadette Richardson and fami The Barons, , The Millers, The Laville, the Registe, The John Baptist, The Charles, the Joseph and the Anselm family of Pichelin. The entire family of Kingdom Life International Christian Center, Morne Prosper Church, Petite Savanna, the People’s Pentecostal Family Church of Roseau, and other Churches on St. Thomas and Pastors others too numerous to mention.
Fishing Buddies: Minister Daniel Elie, Charlie Joseph, Glenworth Pierre, Clem Cliffton, Ryan Joseph, Zim, Tim, Bonifas Xavier, Joseph Alecendor, Carlton Leslie, Benaiah Joseph, Benji Graham
Important Mentions:
Intercessory Prayer Groups; The Sister’s Table; Myrtle Peters & the Pastoral Care Team
TRC; HFP staff; Dr. Odlum and staff; Dr. Bachan and Staff; Dr. Wilson, Dr. Douglas, and Staff; 758 Restaurant; JMH Staff; RMC Staff; Community Medical Laboratory Staff; Verna and Charlesworth Joseph; OTaste and See catering; Marcellia Watt; Carlyn Anthony
The first viewing will be held on Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 4-6 pm at Blyden Chapel Memorial.
The celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 5th, with a viewing at 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Kingdom Life International Christian Center following the service
