“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
With faith in God’s promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Vitus Alpheus Jean, who entered into peaceful rest on Dec. 21, 2025. Vitus was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He lived a life marked by humility, kindness, and devotion to family, and his memory will forever be cherished.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Nelson; his father, Daniel Price; his sisters, Theresa Jean and Ruthlyn Helena Pryce-Scotland; his brother, Frances Nelson; and his niece, Marcelle Jean.
He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his beloved wife, Julianna Jean; his daughter, Enna Camelita Archibald of Antigua; his son, Alfred Medrick Jean of St. Lucia; and his grandchildren, Nadine Archibald, Devin Archibald, Sonya Archibald, Niketta Jean, and Gills Phillips III.
He is also survived by his brothers: Peter Marius, Julius Nelson, Charles Nelson, Vitalis Nelson, and Maximus Ferdinand, all of St. Lucia; Alan Jean of New York; Tyrone Pryce and Fitzroy Pryce of Antigua; and Rillys Mason of the United States, His sisters include Eudalie Pryce and Cecile Pryce of Antigua.
He leaves special love to his special niece, Velda “Shermaine” Jean of St. Lucia; his goddaughter, Alana Lewis; his nieces Patrina Daniel and Jenelle Daniel of Barbados; Kara Mason, Kyler Mason, and Tamera Mason of St. Croix; Terev Hughes, Marion Pryce, Nekeisha Pryce, and Sandra Taylor.
His nephews include Andrew Jean, Gabriel Jean, Michael Jean, Anthony Jean, David Jean, and Fabian Jean, all of Barbados; Ryan Mason of the United States; and Curtis Mason, Ryan Mason, and Francis Mason Jr., all of St. Croix.
He is further survived by his special sisters-in-law, Theresa Constantine, Thelma George, Unita Cassius, and Linda Lewis; and his special brothers-in-law, Joshua Joseph, Stanford Dulaire, Daniel “Mason” Theodule, Mafance Theodule, Norren Theodule, and Ignatius Joseph.
Vitus also leaves behind his best friend, Henry Poleon of St. Thomas; his special friends, George and Chris St. Rose, Camilla Tisson, and Mr. and Mrs. Mon Louis; his coworkers Myra Douglas, Yvette Edwards, Carmen Ferdinand, Darey Denis; and the Juan F. Luis Hospital Dietary Staff.
Many other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention, also mourn his passing.
Though we grieve, we give thanks to God for the gift of Vitus’s life. He now rests in eternal peace, and his love will remain with us always.
A family viewing will be held on Jan. 29 at Divine Chapel, 129 Peter’s Rest, between 3-5 pm.
Funeral Services will be held on Jan. 30, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Barren Spot, viewing at 9 a.m., service at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow to Kingshill Cemetery.
