Ignacio Jose Creque Dies at 55

Ignacio Jose Creque

Ignacio Jose Creque, better known as “Jose,” died on Jan. 25, on St. Thomas at the age of 55.

Jose was preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Simon Creque; and mother, Francisca Antonia Cano.

He is survived by his fiancé, Lucy Ruiz; daughter, Annais Creque; brother, Miguel Alfredo Creque; sisters: Belkis, Ignacia and Rafaela Creque; nieces: Esther Creque, Berenice Rodrigues, Genesis Creque and Arizabel Creque; nephews: Ishmely, Nick, Manuel, Jordys, Guillermo and Christopher Creque; and special friends: Nick, Giselle and Gabriel Ruiz, and Maribel OKeye.

He is also survived by other friends: Juan Squiabro, Jene Huggins, Daniela Ellington, Jose “Prestamista,” Ivan Van Beverhoudt, Angela, Joan Van Holten, Carmen and Juan Cardona, Whycliffe Hart, Maria Rivera; Candidee family friends: Lou Donastorg, Mervin Ford, Eugene and Travis Greenaway, and Stephanie Joseph; goddaughter, Gabriela Ruiz; as well as many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the first viewing from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Celestial Chapel – Dan Hurley Home for Funerals.  The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at the Celestial Chapel – Dan Hurley Home for Funerals. The service will follow immediately at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Eastern Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.

For online directions and condolences, please visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com