Every reunion is built on the love of family members who are no longer with us. They set our table, taught us our songs, and gave us the names we carry. Though they have gone home, their laughter still rings through our gatherings and their lessons still guide our steps. This page is a small thank you — a place to pause, remember, and tell their stories to the next generation.
Feb 18, 1931 - Sept 26, 2017
Our beloved patriarch. Papa Joseph carried the family from Saint Mary into a wider world without ever letting go of where we came from. He taught us to work hard, to keep our word, and to greet every stranger like family.
May 28, 1939 - Nov 21, 2018
Mama Pearl's kitchen was the heart of every reunion. Her hands made the rice and peas, her voice led the singing, and her prayers held us all together. We still hear her laugh when the family gathers.
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Steady, generous, and always the first to volunteer. Uncle Marcus organized our earliest reunions and quietly made sure every cousin made it home. His example is the reason we still gather today.
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Aunt Yvette kept the family stories. She remembered every birthday, every wedding, every triumph. To sit beside her was to learn who you were — and to be reminded that you were deeply loved.
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A craftsman, a fisherman, and a teller of impossible tales. Cousin Delroy could turn an ordinary afternoon into an adventure. We still smile at the stories we cannot prove and the kindness we cannot forget.
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Bright, fearless, and full of joy. Camille left us far too soon, but her warmth lives on in every cousin she mentored and every child she made feel seen. Her light is part of this family forever.
Sept 1, 1928 - March 2, 2025
Bright, fearless, and full of joy. Camille left us far too soon, but her warmth lives on in every cousin she mentored and every child she made feel seen. Her light is part of this family forever.
Sept 4, 1939 - June 25, 1925
Bright, fearless, and full of joy. Camille left us far too soon, but her warmth lives on in every cousin she mentored and every child she made feel seen. Her light is part of this family forever.
Dec 9, 1932 - Feb 3, 2026
Bright, fearless, and full of joy. Camille left us far too soon, but her warmth lives on in every cousin she mentored and every child she made feel seen. Her light is part of this family forever.
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Bright, fearless, and full of joy. Camille left us far too soon, but her warmth lives on in every cousin she mentored and every child she made feel seen. Her light is part of this family forever.
“Those we love don't go away — they walk beside us every day.”