OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the untimely passing of our dearly beloved Gibbs Gopal also known as Maxi originally of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort, but the time of his passing resided at Bois D’orange Gros Islet. He departed this life on Wednesday 30th July, 2025 at 2:45 pm at the OKEU Hospital. He was 44 years old.

He was pre-deceased by;

His Father:

Lisbert Mathurin also knoen as “Goat”

His Mother:

Priscillia Gopal also known as “Priscille” - Both of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

Left to mourn are;

One Son:

Kersham Gopal of Odsan

7 Brothers:

Eddie Marcellin and Family of Hartford Connecticut USA

Gregor Martin Francis and family of Coolie Town Roseau

Stephen “Zeggae” Marcellin and Family of La Ressource Vieux Fort

Douglas “Ti-Goat” Marcellin and Family of La Ressource Vieux Fort

Marcus “Short Ras” Gopal and Family of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

Gavin “Coco” Gopal and Family of Auger Vieux Fort

Duncan Gopal and Family of the UK and Zabo Vieux Fort

6 Sisters:

Natalie Gopal and Family of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

Nicole Gopal and family of Laborie

Melisa Gopal and Family in Indianapolis, Indiana USA

Merle Gopal and Family of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

Cecillia Marcellin and Family of Westhall Group Vieux Fort

Cecily Marcellin and Family of Bacadere Vieux Fort

9 Aunts:

Vira Pierre and Family

Muriel Speed and Family, both of the UK

Agnes Muller and family of Canada

Vendora Ruben Harrow and Family

Gertrude Alfred and family

Lena “Ma Checker” Harrow and Family

Julianna William and Family

Cassilda Gopal and family

Prisca Gopal and Family, all of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

3 Uncles:

Felix “Monkey” Gopal and Family

Gregory “Alloy” Ruben and family both of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

Terrance Ruben and Family of Castries

Friends:

Brian Delice

Colson Volson

Anita Volson

Shawn Jn Baptiste

Marvin Breen

Management, staff and clients of Sugarcity Carwash of Bois D’orange Gros Islet

Also left to mourn are the:

Harrow family of Dierre Morne, La Ressource, and Aupicon

Alfred family of Dierre Morne

Marcellin Family of La Ressource and Vieux Fort

Ruben family of Dierre Morne

Gopal Family of Dierre Morne, La Ressource, Grace and Coolie Town Roseau

The entire community of Dierre Morne Vieux Fort

Many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

The funeral service of the late Gibbs “Maxi” Gopal will be held on Saturday, 13th September 2025 at Rambally’s Chapel, La Tourney Vieux Fort at 2:00 pm. His body will be laid to rest at the La Tourney Public Cemetery.

The body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, La Tourney, Vieux Fort.

May he continue to fly high with the Holy Angels