Eirene E. Canegata a.k.a “Rene” of Estate Cotton Valley transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was 80 years old.
She was preceded in death by her Mother, Lois A. Canegata; Father, James Cedric Canegata Sr.; Brother, James Cedric Canegata Jr.; Companion, Ignacio Llanos Sr.
She is survived by her Sons, Craig Canegata and Jonathon Coggins; Grandson, Jelani M. Coggins; Sisters, Leah Edel West and Karen L. Parris; Nieces, Kia D. West and Tiffany C. Parris; Nephews, Alfred West III, James C. Canegata III and Ernest Parris II; Great Nieces, Kimoi Woodley and JahLeah Canegata; Aunt, Melba Biggs; Brothers-In-Law, Ernest Parris and Jose P. Encarnacion; Godchild, Robert Rossi; Special Friends, Verna Garcia, St. Mary’s Class of 62, The Schjang Family, Linda Bough, Lowell Dyer, Floyd Henderson, Ulmont “Lenny” James Jr., Gene Stone and Jones Family; Cousin and other relatives, Dodson K. James Sr. (Gerian), Canegata Family, McDonald Family, Motta Family, Webber Family, Biggs Family, Messer Family, Schuster Family, Morales Family, Farchette Family and Lang Family. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Christiansted, St. Croix USVI. Viewing will begin at 9:00 am with service at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Christiansted Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
