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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Rosana Bannis Nee Edwards, age 92, of Paix-Bouche, affectionately known as Cousin Rosie. She passed away on Monday, 16th February, 2026.
She Left to Mourn:
Children:
Maurina, Edna, Sandra, McLean, Kennedy
Stepson:
Roosevelt Bannis
14 Grandchildren including:
Eudine, Priscilla, Jeffrey, Kimani, Shana, Shawn, Lenesha, Garreth, Emma, Nikita
Step Grandchildren:
Lewis and Alitha
Adopted Grandchildren:
Darren, Deandre & Delante
Great Grandchildren:
Rylan, Ava, Sharma, Shervaugn, Shadia, Shervez, Devin, Adam, E’Shaundre
Brother:
Justin Edwards
Sons-in-Law:
Francis Francois, James Sharplis
Sister-in-Law:
Tirina Edwards
Grandsons-in-Law:
Qasim Yoba, Leon St. Jean
Granddaughter-in-Law:
Beverns Paul
God Children:
Sherma, Herman, Darius, Francis, Milroy, Eddie, Lucia
Nieces:
Decilia, Decima (Baby), Monette, Merlyn, Ursuline, Rosemond, Royette, Ezra,
Vera, Viella, Justina, Ketura, Josephine, Lucy, Valina, Valda, Patsy, Julia, Clay,
Margaretrose, Sisi, Vernicia, Corine
Nephews:
Wallace, Bryson, Lloyd, Gerry, Gus, Chard, Bertise, Ashley, Embert, Marcelle,
Crafer, Mascol, Eric, Hilaron, Felix, Mark
96 Grand Nieces and Nephews including:
Felina, Carine, Neolise, Verney, Johana, Lenin, Kaloy, Amauri, Azrael, Arshad, Ayaan & Dickel
85 Great Grand Nieces and Nephews including:
Kheron, Jaiheim, Abigail, Very & Kaleeyah
Close Friends & Family:
Linda, Cathrina, Elizabeth (Babieye), Ana, Magdalene Francois, Virginia, Father Frantzo, Father Sharplis, Hon. Lakeyia Joseph, Ms. Roselyn Paul, Dr. Wallace, Nurse Paul, Roslyn Charles, Ramolt, Tyrone, Persha, Charlesbert, Leonard, Benji, Kana, Bertil, Amonia, Melton (Aboo), Valantere, Agnes, Philip, Velma, Vinia, Anthia, Valina, Elma, Madonna, Nathalie, Diyene and Family, Sandra, Lynthia, Yvette, Daphne, Claudilia & Family, Hilma Carrette, Molena, Pearl, Cynthia, Roger, Yannic, Sherian, Alleyne Paul & Family, Nardine & Hilma Paul, Sofia, Jennifer, Magdalene Benjamin, Annette, Ruth, Ruth Paul, Mona Thomas, Angeline, Julia, Vernel, Petifa, Martina, Marcelle, Matthew Walter and Family, Lucina, Alexia, Rosamond, Zazoo, Desrie, Andella, Mona Sharplis, Edline, The Ferrol, Edwards, Paul & Lockhart Families in Paix-Bouche and Thibaud and many others too numerous to mention.
Funeral Details
The body of the late Rosana Bannis will be laid to rest on Friday, 27th February, 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Paix-Bouche Roman Catholic Chapel, followed by interment at the Paix-Bouche Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Viewing begins at 2:00 PM.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Rosana Bannis Nee Edwards, age 92, of Paix-Bouche, affectionately known as Cousin Rosie. She passed away on Monday, 16th February, 2026.
She Left to Mourn:
Children:
Maurina, Edna, Sandra, McLean, Kennedy
Stepson:
Roosevelt Bannis
14 Grandchildren including:
Eudine, Priscilla, Jeffrey, Kimani, Shana, Shawn, Lenesha, Garreth, Emma, Nikita
Step Grandchildren:
Lewis and Alitha
Adopted Grandchildren:
Darren, Deandre & Delante
Great Grandchildren:
Rylan, Ava, Sharma, Shervaugn, Shadia, Shervez, Devin, Adam, E’Shaundre
Brother:
Justin Edwards
Sons-in-Law:
Francis Francois, James Sharplis
Sister-in-Law:
Tirina Edwards
Grandsons-in-Law:
Qasim Yoba, Leon St. Jean
Granddaughter-in-Law:
Beverns Paul
God Children:
Sherma, Herman, Darius, Francis, Milroy, Eddie, Lucia
Nieces:
Decilia, Decima (Baby), Monette, Merlyn, Ursuline, Rosemond, Royette, Ezra,
Vera, Viella, Justina, Ketura, Josephine, Lucy, Valina, Valda, Patsy, Julia, Clay,
Margaretrose, Sisi, Vernicia, Corine
Nephews:
Wallace, Bryson, Lloyd, Gerry, Gus, Chard, Bertise, Ashley, Embert, Marcelle,
Crafer, Mascol, Eric, Hilaron, Felix, Mark
96 Grand Nieces and Nephews including:
Felina, Carine, Neolise, Verney, Johana, Lenin, Kaloy, Amauri, Azrael, Arshad, Ayaan & Dickel
85 Great Grand Nieces and Nephews including:
Kheron, Jaiheim, Abigail, Very & Kaleeyah
Close Friends & Family:
Linda, Cathrina, Elizabeth (Babieye), Ana, Magdalene Francois, Virginia, Father Frantzo, Father Sharplis, Hon. Lakeyia Joseph, Ms. Roselyn Paul, Dr. Wallace, Nurse Paul, Roslyn Charles, Ramolt, Tyrone, Persha, Charlesbert, Leonard, Benji, Kana, Bertil, Amonia, Melton (Aboo), Valantere, Agnes, Philip, Velma, Vinia, Anthia, Valina, Elma, Madonna, Nathalie, Diyene and Family, Sandra, Lynthia, Yvette, Daphne, Claudilia & Family, Hilma Carrette, Molena, Pearl, Cynthia, Roger, Yannic, Sherian, Alleyne Paul & Family, Nardine & Hilma Paul, Sofia, Jennifer, Magdalene Benjamin, Annette, Ruth, Ruth Paul, Mona Thomas, Angeline, Julia, Vernel, Petifa, Martina, Marcelle, Matthew Walter and Family, Lucina, Alexia, Rosamond, Zazoo, Desrie, Andella, Mona Sharplis, Edline, The Ferrol, Edwards, Paul & Lockhart Families in Paix-Bouche and Thibaud and many others too numerous to mention.
Funeral Details
The body of the late Rosana Bannis will be laid to rest on Friday, 27th February, 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Paix-Bouche Roman Catholic Chapel, followed by interment at the Paix-Bouche Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Viewing begins at 2:00 PM.
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