Kelvin Felix Sr. Dies at 71

Kelvin Felix Sr.

Kelvin Felix Sr. of Estate Rattan died on Aug. 7. He was 71 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Theresa Felix and Lifford Felix.

He is survived by his wife, Mariana Felix; daughters: Cleona Felix-Tonge and Cheleen Felix-Saldano; son, Kelvin Felix Jr.; stepdaughter, Giselle Charles; stepson, Tavran Charles; grandchildren: Malik Gabriel, Jason Saldano Jr.  and K’Lani Gumbs; sisters: Evelyn Martin, Muriella (Ella) Felix-Clarke and Rhoda Felix-Nielsen; and brothers: Franklyn Felix, Clement (Rainbow) Felix, Glen (Nyah) Felix, Ralph (Rabbi) Felix and Rodney (Iba) Felix.

He is also survived by nieces: Maureen Dominique, Norah Martin, Venetta Cuffy, Della Clarke, Nailah Callender, Nanyamka Felix, Jamila Felix, Mia Felix, Robyn Moorehead, Riley Rei Felix and Aliya Felix; nephews: Patrick Martin, Francis Martin, Ian Martin, Blaine Felix, Mervin Clarke, Asim Felix, Chinau Nielson, Ryan Felix and Willie Felix; aunts: Therese Bertrand, Lucy Farrington, Magdelene Felix, Bertha Laronde and Joan Pascal; uncle, Augustas Felix; and son-in-law, Vernon Tonge.

Other survivors include brothers-in-law: Vernon Martin, George (Porgie) Clarke, Jamal Nielsen, Peter Henry, Ronald Henry and Lyburd Henry; sisters-in-law: Lois Felix, Dahlia Stridiron-Felix and Valerie Evering-Felix; mother-in-law, Catherin Henry; godchild, Claudelle Abraham; special friends: Loreal, Jennifer, Genora, Nasisse, Kurly, Julia, Babolee  and many more; special cousins: Julius Felix, Stella Felix Antoine, Suzanne Adrian, Andrea Abraham, Edna Pole; the entire extended families: Felixes, Pascals and Bertrands; as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a service at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.

Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.