DBS Radio Funerals

We announce the death of Jeremiah Prosper better known as “Jerry” age 43 of Morne Jaune. He died on Sunday 24th May, 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

He will be remembered by his:

4 sisters: Eugenia Pascal, Bibiana Romain, Margna and Georgiana Prosper.

8 brothers: John Romain, Richardson, Cletus, Allyne and Abraham Pascal, Elvise, Donald and George Prosper.

6 aunts: Gretta, Gertrude, Anitta, Helina, Bernadette and Vanyia Prosper.

1 uncle: Massly Prosper

Nieces: Tracey and Tamisha Coesy, Eunica, Kim and Mara Austrie, Anisha Labad, Delia, Mackeiba Tracey, Kayna, Merissa and Lily Pascal, Wendy, Salvinna, Sajah, Sheena and Nalver.

Nephews: Daniel, Andy and Travis Austrie, Nigel and Dean Romain, Clayian, Clayson, Clayvin, Vetus, D’ghre and Bernard Pascal, Devon, Montelle and Keanu.

Brother-in-law: Harrigan Austrie

Great grand nieces and nephews: Hailey, Tessainy, Kenji, Emma, Naelya, Delyana, Nayron, Sally, Neilly, Tessy, Adrian, Murphy, Jershawn, Lershawn, Lerjuanna, Adira, Haiden, Delon, Jahmeil, Nahiemer, Nahiesha, Tiana, Shaya, Koal and Reesha.

Cousins: Cordila Pierre, Curlyn, Arpee, Joslyen, Clint and Brian, Phillipe Matin, Therese Matin, Marilyne Joseph, Ricky Matin, Andrina Matin and Dorian Pierre.

Close friends: Mr. Jerad Joseph, Phillipe Landford, Cyrylia, Paula Bernard, Felix, Josephine Matthew, Honourable Gretta Roberts, Wendy, Mr. Joe and family, Narissa, Kiaeem, Rocko, Gabina, Diana, Rainbow, Lilly, Flap, Jack, Vinna, Jennifer, Marcky, Casilda and the entire community of Grandfond , Riviere Cyrique, Morne Jaune and La Plaine.

The body of the late Jeremiah Prosper better known as “Jerry” of Morne Jaune can be viewed from 2:00pm on Saturday 20th June, 2026 at the Morne Jaune Chapelle. The funeral service will take place at 3:00pm and will be followed by interment at the La Plaine Catholic Cemetery.

The management and staff of the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation extend deepest condolences to the family of the late Jeremiah Prosper better known as “Jerry” of Morne Jaune.

We announce the death of Bernard Roudette Gabriel better known as “Chef Bernard” age 53 of Colihaut and Vielle Case. He died on Friday 15th May at his residence in Colihaut.

He was the son of: Jeanne Gabriel

He was the father of: Constable Jalick Langlais- Gabriel and Kaseen Gabriel

He will also be remembered by his:

Brothers: Bill Seaman in Dominica, Francis Seaman in Canada and Tanaka Gabriel in Guadeloupe and Rodney Seaman

Sisters: Karen Gabriel and Miranda Baron in Guadeloupe, Nicole Tyson in Tortola, Marie-Jose Gabriel-Pamphile in France and Merlinda and Kertica Seaman

Brothers-in-law: Benson Tyson and Pierre Pamphile

Sistes-in-law: Lylia and Zina Seaman

Aunts: Roseann Nicholas, Juliana, Hyacinth, Virgin, Rosemarie, Monica and Nelly Seaman and Dorielle Noel

Uncles: Lindon and Francis Nicholas, Emmanuel John-Paul, John and Thomas Seaman

Aunts-in-law: Cyrilla and Sandra Seaman

Uncle-in-law: Augustus

Nieces and nephews: Ryan, Jean- Michel, Camillia, Marie-France, Judicael, Meonard, Mirande, Sanzaro, Imany and Maelyne, Tanic, Tamak and Taniceya

Cousins including: Anna-Marie, Emmanuela, Murphy, Larry, Daryl, Dion, Michael, Claire, Samuel, Damian, Carla, Jehan, Juan, Melody, Alvina, Nickel and Tycia Noel, Mark, Catherin, Miranda, Mary, Joanna, Princess, Cindy, Seth, Allan, Alice, Magaret, Jerome, Vernita, Gommery, Karen, Karl, Carell, Olivier, Sophia, Natasha, Johnicka, Golden, Judith, Keith, Ta’mar and Tersun others too numerous to mention

Other relatives: Vernice, Joan, Gaiton and Julie, the Seaman and Massicot family of Vielle Case, Laudat, Penville, Capuchin and Portsmouth, Louise Thomas, Joan Boland and family, Peter Lecointe and family and the Lloyd and Gabriel families of Colihaut, Dublanc, Paix Bouche and Anse De Mai

Friends inculding: Honourable Daren Pinard, Past Parliament Representative Catherine Daniel and Ronlad Toulon, Ambassador Emanuel Nanthan, Ella, Louise, Marcel, Tabitha, Clovis And Castle Charles, Chester Sebastien, Erickson Robinson, Nakia Ross, Zetma and Family, Glen and family, member of the Colihaut Village Council, Dominica Labour Party, Colihaut Mexico City Crew and the entire Colihaut Community.

Best friend: Ken Aaron

Special friend: Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Honurable Melissa Skerrit

Colleagues: Vincent Etienne and staff of Purple Turtle Beach Club and management and staff of Atlantic View Hotel
He was preceded in death by his beloved Aunts Rosette Altema and Patricia Shillingford and his Grand Mother Yvonna Gabriel

The body of the late Bernard Roudette Gabriel better known as “Chef Bernard” of Colihaut and Vielle Case can be viewed from 1:30pm on Saturday 13th June at the Colihaut Catholic Church. The funeral mass will take place at 2:00pm, and will be followed by interment at the Colihaut Catholic Cemetery.

THE FUNERAL WILL BE CARRIED LIVE ON D.B.S. RADIO FACEBOOK PAGE.

The management and staff of the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation extend deepest condolences to the family of the late Bernard Roudette Gabriel better known as “Chef Bernard” of Colihaut and Vielle Case.

We announce the death of Gibson Boyd Christmas better known as “Mr. Gibson”, “Gibbs” or “Mr. Christmas of Wesley. He died on Sunday 24th May, 2026 at his Residence.

He was a Former Fire Officer and Airport Taxi Operator.

He was the husband of: Margarita Corbette Christmas

He was the father of: Charlyn Christmas Hunter, Boyd and Bob Christmas.

He will also be remembered by his:

Grandchildren: Doctor Tawiah Hunter, Charisse and Ishana Hunter, Bryhana and Aiden Christmas, Mikayla and Kara Christmas.

Daughters-in-law: Wendy Christmas and Delicia Mack Christmas

Son-in-law: Ian Hunter

3 sisters: Rose Whiltshire, Merilis Gregoire and Yvonne Andrew.

4 brothers: Webster, Joseph, Erickson and Reginald Christmas.

Nieces: Josie, Daphne, Noelize, Angela, Vicky, Jennifer, Sheryl, Cheron, Esther, Janice, Christine, Joy, Estelle, Carol, Amanda, Sereena, Joanne, Annesta, Cherianne, Priscilla, Tracey and Regina.

Nephews: Vincent, Martin, Ronald, Claudelle, Jeffery, Brian, Davidson, Derick, Clavis, Shelley, Richie, Eric, Josh and Jay.

18 Grand nieces and nephews

Sisters-in-law: Vavay, Bernie and Faithina Christmas, Petrolina Corbette Frank and Janet Corbette.

Brothers-in-law: Michael Andrew, Hubert, Derrick, Pat, Gerald, Charles and Albert Corbette.

Godchildren: Alberta Greenaway, Hilda St. John, Carey Richardson, Clement Rolle, Melissa Thomas, Franklin Baron and Tim Gussie.

Caregiver: Celina Laurent

Relatives and friends: Ralph Elwin, Gatlin Corbette, Helen Corbette and Ossie Savarin and family, Fire Chief Wayne Letang, Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Prosper, Retired Fire Chief Josiah Dupuis, Angelo Matthew, Clifford and Allinia Reefe, Handford Thomas, Arnold Telemacque, Godfrey Africa, Bertrand Telemacque, Keith Joseph and Isaac Lawrence, Hobb St.John and their families, Emelda James, Celia Phillip, Joseph Hypolite and their families, Leona “Babsy” James, Kurt Brown, Joan Cools-Lartigue, Elvia Edwards, Eddie Savarin and Honourable Fidel Grant and their families, Rev. Doctor Keith Lewis, Rev. Doctor Evans Dodds, Rev. Jean Roland Charles and Julien Jeremy and their families, Hazel Wade and Jemma Edwards in Trinidad, Gloria Shillingford, Verna Williams, Veron Bazil, Amy Greer, Tilda and Bernie Ducreay, Neva Edwards and their families.
The Christmas, Robin, Burnette, Andrew, Corbette and Hunter families.

The community of Wesley, the Methodist family, the Seventh Day Adventist Congregation and Issa Trading family.

Many other relatives and friends both here and aboard names too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Gibson Boyd Christmas better known as “Mr. Gibson”, “Gibbs” or “Mr. Christmas” of Wesley can be viewed from 9:30am on Saturday 13th June, 2026 at the Wesley Methodist Chapel. The funeral service will take place at 10:00am and will be followed by interment at the Wesley Methodist Church Cemetery.

FUNERAL WILL BE CARRIED LIVE ON DBS FACEBOOK PAGE.

The management and staff of the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation extend deepest condolences to the family of the late Gibson Boyd Christmas better known as “Mr. Gibson”, “Gibbs” or “Mr. Christmas” of Wesley.

We announce the death of Frederika St.Louis Esprit better known as “Clara” age 71 of Dublanc who resided at Belles.
She died on Saturday 30th May, 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

She was the wife of: Joseph Esprit

She was the mother of: Debbie Deborah St. Louis, Jeremiah and Neville Canoville.

She will also be remembered by her:

Sisters: Jacquline, Clementica. Francess, Shirley, Magaret and Josephine.

Brothers: Eddison, Charles, Charlesin, Phillip and Albert.

Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts names too numerous to mention.

The funeral arrangements for the late Frederika St.Louis Esprit better known as “Clara” of Dublanc who resided at Belles will be given in a subsequent announcement.

The management and staff of the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation extend deepest condolences to the family of the late Frederika St.Louis Esprit better known as “Clara” of Dublanc who resided at Belles.