“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Cecilia Joseph, better known as Ma Saca, Miss Roseline, or Zeya, of Richfond, Dennery. She passed away peacefully at the Dennery Hospital on Wednesday, July 23rd , 2025 at approximately 10:35 p.m. at the age of 86 years.
She was predeceased by;
Her Husband:
Auguste Joseph, affectionately known as Saca or Saca Boy of Richfond, Dennery
Her Mother:
Philomena Louisien, affectionately known as Ma Doc
Her Father:
Dockfinise Doxea
Her Brother,:
Anderson Louisien also known as Thomas, all of Desruisseaux
Left to mourn;
Her Nine (9) Children;
Seven (7) Daughters
Lorna Mathurin of Bois Jolie, Dennery
Paula Joseph John residing in the USA
Paulina Joseph of Richfond, Dennery. Teacher at St. Lucia TVET Institute: School of Sustainable Agriculture & Culinary Arts
Pearl Joseph of Corinth, Gros Islet Employed at KM2 Solutions
Val ‘Pauletta’ Rene residing in the USA
Crescentia Joseph residing in the USA
Donetta Cox of Derniere Riviere, Dennery. Teacher at St. Lucia TVET Institute: School of Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts
Two (2) Sons:
Paul Joseph of Richfond, Dennery. Employed with Caribbean Grains Ltd., Vieux Fort
Callixtus Joseph residing in Trinidad. Assistant Director of Policy, Strategy and Innovation at CARICOM IMPACS
Her Sons-in-law:
Conrad John residing in the USA
Luther Rene residing in the USA
Guy Joseph of Corinth, Gros Islet
Her Daughters-in-law:
Shara Charlery of Richfond, Dennery
Maria Garcia Joseph residing in Trinidad
Her Fifteen (15) Grandchildren:
Guyann Joseph Charles of Corinth, Gros Islet. Teacher at Babonneau Secondary School
Collin Joseph of Corinth, Gros Islet
Michael Eddy Jr. of Bois Jolie, Dennery. Employed with WASCO
La Toya Serra Joseph of Bois Jolie, Dennery. Medical student in Cuba
Zadia Jhoi Peter of Laborie. Student in the USA
Corey Joseph of Richfond, Dennery. Student at Camille Henry Memorial School
Kimberlee John
Starlette John
Gia Rene
Kyle Rene ,all residing in the USA
Zaada Paz Joseph
Quahde Madiba Joseph both residing in Trinidad
Sutton Cox of Deniere Riviere, Dennery. Student of the Deniere Riviere Combined School
Cleomene Albertie of Grand Riviere, Gros Islet
Jean-Claude Modeste of Richfond, Dennery
Her Three (3) Great-grandchildren:
Khalil Joseph of Corinth, Gros Islet. Student of the Balata Primary School
Amador Charles of Corinth, Gros Islet. Student of the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School
Luna Joseph of Dennery,student of the Dennery Infant School
Her Caregivers:
Marguerite Antoine also known as Betty of Thomazo, Dennery
Nurse Leandra Annerville of Dennery
Supervisor and employees of the NICE Programme of Mabouya Valley
The staff of the Richfond Health Centre including:
Mr. Gabriel Matthew - Pharmacist
Her Siblings;
Five (5) Sisters:
Mariana Toussaint also known as Doris of Vige, Micoud
Cecilia Louisien also known as Nora residing in Martinique
Hildera Matty also known as Omita of Desruisseaux
Claudia Louisien Joseph of Desruisseaux
Triphonia Louisien also known as Sonia residing in the USA
Four (4) Brothers:
William Mathurin also known as Kelly residing in St. Croix
Daniel Louisien also known as Elix or Bogie residing in Martinique
Cherubin Mathurin of Ciceron
Remy Louisien residing in the USA
Her nieces and nephews including:
Laurena Louisien of Dennery
Bethelina Meraut residing in Martinique
Ulitha Louisien residing in the USA
Lauren Willie of Aupicon, Vieux Fort
Lee Willie of Ti-Rocher, Micoud
Lynn Mathurin of the USA
Calista Jn Baptiste of Laborie
Andy Francis of Desruisseaux
Leandra Joseph of the USA
Cherubina Mathurin of Desruisseaux
Zelda Noelita Louisien of the USA
Also Left to mourn:
The James Family
The Louisien Family
The Toussaint Family
The Mathurin Family
The Mc Farlane Family
The Ferdinand Family ,all of Desruisseaux
Her in-Laws:
Augusta Gabriel and family of Laborie
Simon Daniel and family of Vieux Fort
The Hyacinth family of Grace, Vieux Fort
The Auguste family of Grace, Vieux Fort
Also Left to Mourn
Senator Dr. Angelina Phera Polius of Bois Jolie, Dennery
Mr. and Mrs. Jean Pierre Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Richard and family
Elizabeth Samuel also known as Sia and family residing in the USA
Claudia Samuel and family residing in the USA
Margarita Mc Falane and family residing in the USA
Catherina Bapte residing in Martinique
Agatha Charlery and family of Mon Repos
Dorina Polius and family of Gadette, Dennery
Agnes and Samson Griffith
Catherinatte Sonson also known as Miss Nazile and family
Agatha Regis also known as Miss Mona and family
Rosemary John also known as Goegoe and family
Pauline Edwin and family
Samantha Edmund and family
Jennifer Hanson also known as Jermia and family
Mr. and Mrs. Peter James
Carole and the Sandiford family, all of Richfond, Dennery
Janie Joseph also known as Ma Stephen and family of Dennery
Beverly Mathurin and family of Dennery
Lucus Earl and Julette Poleon of Dennery
Judith Wilfred and family of Lemeiere, Dennery
Leticia Georgis of Grande Riviere, Dennery
Bob St. Fort and family
Cynthia Rene and family
Janice Mathurin
Flora Rene
Rufina Fancois also known as Fedora, all of Dernieire Riviere, Dennery
Also Left to mourn
Members of St. Michael’s Parish
Members of the Legion of Mary, St Michael Parish
The entire communities of Richfond and Desruisseaux
The vendors and past customers of the Castries market
Many other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention
The funeral mass for our dearly departed mother Cecilia Joseph also known as Ma Saca, Miss Roseline, Zeya will take place at the Saint Michael’s Catholic Church La Ressource, Dennery on Thursday, August 14th 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Interment follows at the La Ressource Cemetery.
Buses will be provided at the following locations in Desruisseaux for persons who wish to attend the funeral celebration.
Lazo in Blanchard
M370 will be in front of the Holy Cross Catholic Church
Clinton by Ma Doc’s residence
Our Mom’s body now lies at Rambally''s Funeral Parlour, Castries.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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