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Miriam Filomena La Bast-Greene Dies at 82

Sunrise: March 25, 1943 โ€“ Sunset: March 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Miriam Filomena La Bast-Greene announces her peaceful passing on March 20, 2026, just days before her 83rd birthday.

Miriam Filomena La Bast-Greene

Miriam lived a life filled with love, strength, and devotion to her family and friends. She will be remembered for her kind heart, caring spirit, and the many lives she touched throughout her lifetime as a nutritionist for UVI, devoted Christian, and an avid community member.

Miriam was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, godmother, and friend. Her greatest joy was her family, and she took pride in nurturing and supporting those she loved. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters Thairen Greene and Timara Greene- Edwards; her sons Carl Greene and Lorn Greene; and her beloved grandchildren Saisha Greene, Schayla Greene, Lornique Greene, Lokoy Greene, Thaila Dade, Mikaili Dade, and Michael Dade.

She is also survived by her loving nieces Janella Alment La Bast, Sierelda La Bast, Thaisa Fileโ€™, Darlen La Bast, Lucelle La Bast, and Nyree La Bast; her nephews Trevor La Bast, Kennedy Fileโ€™, and Ijel Fileโ€™; her cherished goddaughter Kamilah Greene; her in-laws Kervin Edwards, Bernadine Edwards, Karen James-Greene, and Keila Greene.

Miriam also leaves behind her dear and special friends Margaret Clavier, Margaret Petersen, Angela Matthews, Claire Clarke, Rosemarie Ignacio, Demaris Bradshaw, Jillian Webster, Alice Frederick, Carey Phillips, and Althea Blake, who will forever treasure her friendship and the many memories they shared.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Divine Chapel,ย  #129 Peterโ€™s Rest Christiansted St. Croix VI 00820.ย 

Viewing will start at 10:00 A.M. and service at 11:00 A.M. ย 

Interment follows at the Kingshill Cemetery.

Miriam will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her warmth, wisdom, and presence will never be forgotten. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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