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Luz “Taity” Rojas-Dorival Dies at 76

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Luz “Taity” Rojas-Dorival, a cherished wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dearest friend.

Luz was born on January 8th, 1949, to Paulino Rojas and Marie Bryan, on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 76.

Luz is lovingly survived by:
her husband, David Dorival,
son, David Dorival Jr.
daughter, Luz Monell,
son-in-law, Mervin Dorival,
sisters Maria Victorine and Mildred Matthias,
27 Nieces and Nephews,
11 Grandchildren,
17 Great Grandchildren,
1 Great Great Grandchild,
and a host of extended family and friends, too numerous to mention.

Funeral services for Luz “Taity” Dorival will be held on June 17th at World Overcome Ministries. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m.

For online condolences or to share a special memory, visit: https://www.turnbullsfuneralhomevi.com/obituary/luz-dorival

Funeral arrangements are being held by Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services of St. Thomas.

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