It is with deep sorrow that the family of the late Andrew “Rupert” or “Black” Bannis announces his passing on Aug. 3, 2025.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Heafline Bannis; his mother, Louisa Bannis; his daughters, Georgeline, Larisa, and Shanicia (Terrell); and his sons, Mark, Lenis, Carzworth (Merlis), Thaddeus, Marlon (Tonika), Abraham, Irvin, Durry, Darnell, and Okeem.
He will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Malike, Kayden, Marcel, Imani, Ariel, Khoryn, Abrea, Shamaicka, A’Manni, Darnell Jr., Cassanell, Rasai, Kairo, and Ziora.
He is survived by his brothers: Damian, Cletus, and Charles (Linda); sisters: Ruby, Katie (John), and Joanne; uncles: MacDonald, Alexander, Joel, and Knowlton; nieces: Julie, Angela, Ruthina, Helen, Aritha, Pamela, Sylma, Grace, Kim, Kay, Kessler, Liz, Tianna, Marese, Samona, Lawrencia, Clesha, Kimberly, Keisha, Shanice, and Noami; and nephews: Frank, Micheal, Keith, Jason, Danny, Thomas, Linton, Shawn, Marlon, Shernel, Cletus, Jevone, Corey, Gabriel, Shanon, and Shane.
Special friends include Julie St. Louis-Statie and Mary Wiltshire, along with many other
relatives and friends both near and far.
Friends and family viewing will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, between 3-5 p.m. at Divine Chapel, 129 Peter’s Rest, Christiansted, St. Croix.
Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Aug. 31, 2025, at Faith Seventh-day
Adventist in Frederiksted (across from the Frederiksted Post Office) with viewing at 9 a.m. and the service at 10 a.m.
Interment follows at the Kingshill Cemetery.
