It is with profound sorrow that the family of Magda C. Bonelli announces her passing on July 22, 2024, in Lilburn, GA., at the age of 90.
There, she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Melanie and Bernard Roebuck and their family for the past eight years. Magda, affectionately known as “Maggie,” was born on April 30, 1934, in St. Thomas, V.I., and was raised by her parents, Joseph Zephir and Ellen Todman Zephir, in a historical dwelling located in Savan. She was a bonafide ‘Savanero.’ The wife of Eric A. Bonelli, the couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage and raised three daughters and one son. Magda, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, and aunt, will be remembered for her exceptional cooking skills and her infectious smile and laughter, but especially for her dedication to family.
She is survived by her Children: Beverly Bonelli, Michelle Bonelli, Melanie Bonelli-Roebuck, and Wilfred Todman. She is also survived by her Son-in-Law: Bernard Roebuck, Daughter-in-Law: Dawn Todman, 10 Grandchildren: Samuel Akiem Harvey, Amere Dewindt, Ahmard Dewindt, Marcel Lindsey, Malcolm Lindsey, Chante’ Roebuck, Quinten Roebuck, Jaden Roebuck, Christopher Todman and Chase Todman, 5 Great-Grandchildren: Khaleel Harvey, Khaleah Harvey, Aazai Lindsey, Rain Lindsey and Rema Lindsey, Sister: Phyllis White, Brother-in-Law: Roy Parrot as well as many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Her surviving brothers are Vandel Zephir and Lenano Zephir. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings: Iris Ottley, Estelle Parrot,, Roosevelt Zephir, Antonio Zephir, and Mario Zephir.
The viewing will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 – at Turnbull’s Funeral Home, 4:00-6:00 pm. The funeral service will commence on Friday, August 16, 2024 – Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Charlotte Amalie; 9:30 am. Internment will follow at Eastern Cemetery at 12:00 pm.
She was dearly loved by her family and will truly be missed by all whose lives she touched. May God surround her with His light and love as she transitions into her new life in Heaven. We love you Mommy.
