It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 93-year-old Raphael “Bro. Ralph/ U-Took” Hurtault, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather who passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 21, 1931, to Violet and Nimrod Hurtault.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruthina “Sis Ralph/ Ma Ralph” Hurtault.
He is survived by his children, Roscar Hurtault, Roosevelt Hurtault, Regina Hurtault, Rosina Hurtault, Ruthlin Hurtault, Reginald Hurtault, Rachel Hurtault, Lundy Hurtault, Jennifer Hurtault-Shillingford, Kayann John Baptiste; grandchildren, Rheniecya Webbe, Rodney Webbe Jr, Ranae Hurtault, Rhayne Hurtault, Rzai Denbow, Ryan Hillmeddo, R’Nylah Hillmeddo, Raniya Hurtault, Rzyra Denbow, Giselle Eloi, Marshall O’vesen, Kaycelia Thomas and Derelio Kelly; great-grandchildren, Rhaqyah Watson, R’eon Webbe, Reno Webbe, R’ia Webbe, Ronin Hurtault, Rhavyn Saldana, Marshel O’vesen, Adaiah O’vesen, Jeriah O’vesen, Jerdiah O’vesen, Manique O’vesen, DerRhan Augustine, Kerlan Augustine and Joquan Joseph; great-great grandchildren, Jerlaina Charles and Kaylee O’vesen; sister, Polly Shaw; cousins and other relatives, Juel Smith and family, Ruby Francis and family, John Bruney and family, Melanie and family, Susan Joseph and family, Rufus Hurtault and family, Magdalene Hurtault and family, Kim Shaw and family, Deborah Nunnally and family, Alex Nibbs and family, Jenita and family, Angelo Matthew and family, Dalton Powell; other family members too numerous to mention; special friends, Julein Hansen, Rosemary Polidore and family, Bro Baptiste and family, Bro and Sis George and family, Camilla Donna Francis, Indy Charles and Clement “Cozy” Athanaze; other friends too numerous to mention; special acknowledgments, Pastor Jackie Kambui, Delia George, Hermina Joseph, Rose and the entire Frederiksted Church of the Nazarene, Lisa Charles and the Department of Senior Citizen Affairs/Homemakers Services, Josephine and family, and Erica Gage-Griswell.
Funeral Service will take place on Dec. 17, at the Frederiksted Church of the Nazarene (William’s Delight) viewing at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
