Gilbert Fernandez
Aug 4, 2021
Gilbert Fernandez was born in Trinidad at the San Fernando General Hospital on February 18, 1953 to Enid Metivier and Philbert Padmore. He was hydrocephalic at birth and was not expected to live beyond six months. There were stories about the daily withdrawal of water from his brain and the care that was needed when holding him to ensure that...
Ina L. Ross
Aug 4, 2021
Ina Lolita Ross was born in Christiansted, St. Croix (USVI) to proud parents, Anesta Griffith and Samuel Ross. She was the last of five children: Donald, Roosevelt (Lee), Etla, and Una. Ina enjoyed her childhood and loved when her mother affectionately known as "Mama," cooked meals for her. Ina was educated in St. Croix at Midland Moravian School. Ina grew...
Michael Ray Tucker
Aug 4, 2021
Michael Ray Tucker was born in High Point, North Carolina on March 4th, 1958. He was the third of four children born to Charles and Betty Tucker. His childhood was spent in a loving Christian home. His mother's life is being lived as a Christian and Ordained Minister who loves God. Michael loved the Lord and was a member of...
Pearl Claire Barkley
Jul 26, 2021
Pearl Claire Barkley was born September 8, 1954, to her parents, James and Bernice Barkley. Pearl, being the second oldest of four children, knew from an early age she was meant to educate and guide people down a path of truth and enlightenment. Pearl graduated from Julia Richman High School. She attended Sullivan County Community College, Upstate New York where...
Raschell Benjamin
Jul 21, 2021
Southside Rick, Slick Rick, Chi-town, and Ricky were some of the nicknames affectionately given to Raschell Benjamin. The name given to him at birth was quite perplexing to most. Many thought the name was for a girl child. The name actually belonged to a great man born in Chicago, Illinois on August 31, 1948 to Alice and Henry Benjamin. Raschell...
Dorene Harrigan
Jul 6, 2021
Dorene Lanette Harrigan was born to the late Jean Cooper and Larry Harrigan on December 30, 1965, at Metropolitan Hospital in New York, NY. She was the first of two children, herself and her sister, Precious. She graduated from Park East High School then later graduated with an Associate Degree from Bronx Community College, majoring in Social Work. Dorene pursued...
