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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Riviere Casimir affectionately known as “Sunday Star” or “Viere-la”, of Salisbury, Dominica who resided in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He died peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 68 years old.
Riviere was preceded in death by his son Shane Casimir. He is survived by his:
Beloved wife- Adriana Casimir
Son- Wayne Casimir
Grandchild – Maliq Casimir
Uncle – Daniel Louis
Brothers – Randy, Huxley, Michael, Martin, Phillip, and Kendy Casimir
Sisters – Agnes and Caroline Casimir, Maynor Eusebe, Susan Norris, Diane James
Brothers-in-law – Ronald, Walter, Mark and Alton Vidal; Wellington Eusebe, Brian Norris, Adrian Wilburn
Sisters-in-law – Davern, Eudean, Mary and Vernelle Casimir, Heslyn Ambo; Juliana Prosper, Judith Williams, Bernadette Jervier
Nephews and nieces – Dimples, Quaille, Ike, Melvin, Earlyn, Kenson, Mickel, Kensha, Ayanna, Anais, Kayline, Keona and Keziah Casimir, Cindy Joseph, Kimra Ponder, Gizelle George-Joseph, Gersha Eusebe, Nisha Durand, Jael Jno-Jules, Dion George, Chinel Skelton, Kairhys Harrigan, Danielle, Kiwane and Destiny Norris
Great nephews and nieces – Denzil and Nicolette Shillingford, Alexander Joseph, Aiden and Adalyn Skelton, Ka’mory Williams, Zuri Shimpi, Jayden and Jerlyn Casimir, Adlai and Israel George
Cousins – Patrick Williams; Jeanne Pascal; the children of the late Rita James: Joan, Nado and Jonsie; the children of the late Janey Mellow: Lizzie, Shirley, Helen, Jones and Edward; the Children of the late Ferdaline Codrington: Emanuel, Lynthia, Jane, Hilsford, Valmond and Gilmore; the children of the late Josephine Vidal: Martin, Leeda, Khana, Landra and Fodison; the children of the late Memie Georges: Harry, Florence, Nowell, Newill, and Winston; the children of the late Shelford Casimir: Thomas, Cecilia, Elizabeth, Robanson, Emily, Ophelia, Annie, Paul, and Johnson; the children of the late Magritan Underwood: Marie, Reno and Launisse; the children of the late Inese Jno-Charles: Momon, Ekelson, David and Decilia; the children of Daniel Louis;
Special family and friends – Freddie John, Alick Paul, Ashton Vidal, Johnis Smith, Thomas “Tonton” JnoBaptiste, Johnson and Gertrude Anthony, Gluster Vidal, Alvin Vidal, Errol Jno-Baptiste, Ames Joseph, Gilbert Frederick, Gilson Larocque, Rolston Charles, Murphy Jno-Jules, Davidson Joseph, Ricky Charles, Martin Valmond, Valance Lionel Pierre, Moses Joseph, Tony Vidal, Jodie Smith, Eric Serrant, Lipson Langlais, Rachael Langlais-Nicholas, Carn Vidal, Sonia Federick, Verna Barry, Leian Lynch, Felicine Marcellin, Nursica Shillingford, Elaine Shillingford, the Casimir and Vidal families of Salisbury; the Ferrol family of Paix Bouche; the children of the late James Royer; the children of the late Jean John; the children of the late Evaline Williams; the children of the late Martina John; the patrons of Diane’s shop in La Savanne; the community of Salisbury from board La Mer to Boùt Tarpi Vert. Other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention.
Viewing will take place at Holy Family Catholic Church in Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, with interment thereafter at East End Cemetery in Smith Bay.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Riviere Casimir affectionately known as “Sunday Star” or “Viere-la”, of Salisbury, Dominica who resided in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He died peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 68 years old.
Riviere was preceded in death by his son Shane Casimir. He is survived by his:
Beloved wife- Adriana Casimir
Son- Wayne Casimir
Grandchild – Maliq Casimir
Uncle – Daniel Louis
Brothers – Randy, Huxley, Michael, Martin, Phillip, and Kendy Casimir
Sisters – Agnes and Caroline Casimir, Maynor Eusebe, Susan Norris, Diane James
Brothers-in-law – Ronald, Walter, Mark and Alton Vidal; Wellington Eusebe, Brian Norris, Adrian Wilburn
Sisters-in-law – Davern, Eudean, Mary and Vernelle Casimir, Heslyn Ambo; Juliana Prosper, Judith Williams, Bernadette Jervier
Nephews and nieces – Dimples, Quaille, Ike, Melvin, Earlyn, Kenson, Mickel, Kensha, Ayanna, Anais, Kayline, Keona and Keziah Casimir, Cindy Joseph, Kimra Ponder, Gizelle George-Joseph, Gersha Eusebe, Nisha Durand, Jael Jno-Jules, Dion George, Chinel Skelton, Kairhys Harrigan, Danielle, Kiwane and Destiny Norris
Great nephews and nieces – Denzil and Nicolette Shillingford, Alexander Joseph, Aiden and Adalyn Skelton, Ka’mory Williams, Zuri Shimpi, Jayden and Jerlyn Casimir, Adlai and Israel George
Cousins – Patrick Williams; Jeanne Pascal; the children of the late Rita James: Joan, Nado and Jonsie; the children of the late Janey Mellow: Lizzie, Shirley, Helen, Jones and Edward; the Children of the late Ferdaline Codrington: Emanuel, Lynthia, Jane, Hilsford, Valmond and Gilmore; the children of the late Josephine Vidal: Martin, Leeda, Khana, Landra and Fodison; the children of the late Memie Georges: Harry, Florence, Nowell, Newill, and Winston; the children of the late Shelford Casimir: Thomas, Cecilia, Elizabeth, Robanson, Emily, Ophelia, Annie, Paul, and Johnson; the children of the late Magritan Underwood: Marie, Reno and Launisse; the children of the late Inese Jno-Charles: Momon, Ekelson, David and Decilia; the children of Daniel Louis;
Special family and friends – Freddie John, Alick Paul, Ashton Vidal, Johnis Smith, Thomas “Tonton” JnoBaptiste, Johnson and Gertrude Anthony, Gluster Vidal, Alvin Vidal, Errol Jno-Baptiste, Ames Joseph, Gilbert Frederick, Gilson Larocque, Rolston Charles, Murphy Jno-Jules, Davidson Joseph, Ricky Charles, Martin Valmond, Valance Lionel Pierre, Moses Joseph, Tony Vidal, Jodie Smith, Eric Serrant, Lipson Langlais, Rachael Langlais-Nicholas, Carn Vidal, Sonia Federick, Verna Barry, Leian Lynch, Felicine Marcellin, Nursica Shillingford, Elaine Shillingford, the Casimir and Vidal families of Salisbury; the Ferrol family of Paix Bouche; the children of the late James Royer; the children of the late Jean John; the children of the late Evaline Williams; the children of the late Martina John; the patrons of Diane’s shop in La Savanne; the community of Salisbury from board La Mer to Boùt Tarpi Vert. Other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention.
Viewing will take place at Holy Family Catholic Church in Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, with interment thereafter at East End Cemetery in Smith Bay.

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