Thecla Altemis, a.k.a. “Virgil,” of Mutual Homes transitioned into eternal life on April 8, 2026. She was 80 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bella Altemis and Henry Rosemond.
She is survived by her companion, Edwin Poleon; Daughters, Jacinta A. Gussie, Jackline J. Romain and Pacline Ranches; Son, Vernon Jackman; Grandchildren, Jahidi and Jahmoya Gussie, Thema Liverpool, Alston “Mashup” Lake, Tishawn , Diquan, Tariq and Keshara Romain, Ishmael Jackman, Kwanna Clad, Marissa Ranches, Natsha Nicholas-Jackman; Great Grandchildren, Jah’Makye Liverpool, Sha’Myrah and Sha’Mayrah Elmes, K’Lanie and Kaylee Auguste, Jahidi Jr. and Ja’Dayah Gussie, Ryleigh Lake; Sister, Olympia Valmont; Brother, Augustin Dantes; Nieces, Lena Valmont, Marissa Estes, Thecla Dantes, Paula Valmont, Natalie Valmont, Thessa Dantes, Madeliene Mitchell, Marcella Dantes, Marcia Dantes, Pauline Edwards, Paulina David; Nephews, Alexis Valmont, Tim Valmont, Barney Dantes, Ferdinand Dantes, Jonathan Dantes, Augustin Dantes Jr., Edmond Dantes, Rudolph Reuben; Daughter-In-Law, Debra Jackman; Son-In-Law, Darille Gussie; Special Friends, Vita Samuel, Cordella Elvin, Lucretia Christine Vigier, Yvonne Tompkins, Ernest and Shearan Felix, Milded “Glory” Edgar, Joycelyn Lionel, Doreen, Shamonica Anthony, Sophia Arthur, Valentine “Valor” Peters, Samantha Charley, Kathy, Roy, Janet, Celia, Chris, Cynthia, Esther, Angela, Dr. Robin, Lucy, Ms. Mary, Posey Smith, Paulette, Sylvia Clovis, Sony, Tanya Barnett, Vivian, Sandy Poleon, Popaire Irie, Vern. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 7, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at James Memorial Funeral Chapel.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 9am with service at 10am. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
