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OCR to Host Cannabis Compliance Education Summit; Cultivation License Decisions Expected Next Week

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OCR to Host Cannabis Compliance Education Summit; Cultivation License Decisions Expected Next Week
V.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation Executive Director Joanne Moorehead discusses upcoming compliance and licensing updates during Wednesday’s Cannabis Advisory Board meeting. (Screenshot from Zoom meeting)

The V.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation is gearing up to host its first Cannabis Compliance Education Summit next month, designed to help future licensees navigate the complexities of operating within a regulated cannabis industry.

During Wednesday’s Cannabis Advisory Board meeting, OCR Executive Director Joanne Moorehead emphasized the importance of compliance and education for the territory’s emerging cannabis businesses.

“Unlike some of the other industries here in the territory, regulated cannabis is very compliance-heavy,” said Moorehead. “There are a lot of requirements, a lot of rules and regulations that are integral to maintaining a sound and working regulated cannabis space.”

Recognizing the challenges that new licensees may face, the OCR will host two daylong, in-person summits on St. Thomas on Nov. 3 and on St. Croix on Nov. 4. The events will bring together cannabis professionals with experience from other regulated markets across the United States.

“It’s not just OCR providing information,” Moorehead explained. “We’ve invited cannabis professionals to talk about best operational practices for maintaining and sustaining compliant businesses. It benefits no one if we issue licenses to people who can’t stay compliant or sustain operations.”

Moorehead encouraged all prospective applicants and license holders to attend “armed with questions” and take advantage of the opportunity to engage directly with experts.

In addition to the summit announcement, Moorehead provided an update on the status of cultivation and micro-cultivation license applications.

“We are actively working on those, and I am hoping that next week — the week of October 14 to 17 — we can contact the majority of cultivation applicants with responses on whether they are being awarded provisional licenses or micro-cultivation permits,” she said.

She clarified that successful applicants will first receive provisional licenses, allowing them to move into the next phase of operational preparation, such as build out, obtaining business licenses, and completing safety and environmental inspections before being granted a certificate to operate.

“There is still a process,” Moorehead noted. “We’re making sure that what’s built matches what was proposed and that all the appropriate agency documentation and inspections are in place before any business opens its doors,” she said.

Moorehead also reminded the public that the deadline for Cannabis Dispensary License Applications has been extended to Oct. 15. Once applicants complete and submit part one, they will receive an application number or Unique ID on the confirmation screen, which must be used to complete and submit part two in the same manner.

Applicants are reminded that applications will not be considered complete without payment. The $10,000 application fee must be paid on or before the Oct. 15 deadline at 3 p.m. Payments can be made in person at the OCR/DLCA offices on St. Croix or St. Thomas, where cashier hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The deadline to submit Part 2 of the application is Dec. 19.

Responding to Chair Dr. Catherine Kean’s question regarding the function of the Research and Development Cannabis License, which allows licensees to focus on genetics and plant innovation, Moorehead explained, “It’s intended for those heavy on genetics and clones. It provides an opportunity to grow a larger number of plants, sell clones and seeds, and develop new genetics. For example, humidity-resistant strains would be particularly valuable here in the Virgin Islands.”

She added that the OCR looks forward to seeing “innovative and creative minds” contribute to the local cannabis industry through research and genetic development.

Other office updates included the hiring of compliance auditors and the commencement of training for enforcement officers.

Although the board was unable to vote on the acceptance of last month’s minutes due to a lack of quorum, Kean noted that most board members serve as commissioners for other departments, and meetings are organized around their availability.

The Cannabis Advisory Board tentatively scheduled its next meeting for Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.

With compliance training, license decisions, and R&D opportunities advancing, Moorehead said she is optimistic about the territory’s progress.

“We’re setting our industry up for success,” she concluded. “This is an exciting step forward.”

For more updates, visit the OCR website at ocr.vi.gov or email info.ocr@ocr.vi.gov.

Former Gallows Bay Hardware Employee Arrested in Embezzlement Case

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Former Gallows Bay Hardware Employee Arrested in Embezzlement Case

A 55-year-old former employee of Gallows Bay Hardware on St. Croix was arrested Tuesday for her alleged role in an embezzlement scheme involving company gift cards, the V.I. Police Department reported.

The Economic Crimes Unit launched an investigation Aug. 20 after the business owner filed a complaint alleging embezzlement by an employee, the department said in a news release. Investigators determined that the employee, Alicia Caleb, allegedly obtained gift card information from an accomplice who used his managerial authority to manipulate the company’s gift card roster. The pair then used the cards for personal gain, according to the police report.

Surveillance footage reportedly showed Caleb fraudulently pretending to cash out customers and diverting funds for herself and her accomplice, the police report stated.

Detectives served Caleb with an arrest warrant at her residence on Oct. 7 and took her into custody without incident. She was charged with embezzlement by employee, obtaining money by false pretense, grand larceny, access to a computer for fraudulent purposes, and conspiracy, the report stated

Her accomplice remains at large. Bail was set at $35,000, and Caleb was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility after she was unable to post bond. She is scheduled to appear for an advice of rights hearing in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, police said.

Diabetes Center Starts Program to Prevent Childhood Diabetes

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Diabetes Center Starts Program to Prevent Childhood Diabetes
Students at Eulalie Rivera K-8 will be screened for diabetes under a new program launching Oct. 17. (Submitted photo)

On Oct. 17, a new program will be launched at Eulalie Rivera K-8 School to treat and prevent childhood diabetes. The program will be run by the V.I. Diabetes Center of Excellence, the V.I. Education Department and the Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation.

The initiative will identify, educate and empower children who may be at risk for diabetes. Initially, students in the fourth and fifth grades at Rivera School and those who are overweight or have a family history of diabetes will be screened.

According to Sash Ogarro with the V.I. Diabetes Center of Excellence, more than 100 children at the school have already been identified as possibly having symptoms.

Frequent urination, excessive thirst, dark patches on the skin and being frequently tired are the symptoms according to Ogarro. She said there is no specific age group with more cases – diabetes treats children equally.

The Diabetes Center’s staff comprises physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, endocrinologists, and ophthalmologists who provide individual care for patients as well as self-management classes and referrals to specialists. The center also conducts research.

VIDCOE’s holistic approach to diabetes includes regular doctor visits, diet, exercise, education, and focused exams. Annual checkups for people with diabetes should include vision, teeth, feet and a physical exam. Those with diabetes should check blood and glucose levels daily.

The children who test positive for diabetes will be enrolled in interactive education sessions that focus on healthy eating habits, increased physical activity and making positive lifestyle choices. For more information, visit www.vidcoe.org.

Ogarro said the center’s plan is to expand the program to other schools, eventually.

Joann Reece Dies at 84

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Joann Reece Dies at 84

Joann Reece died peacefully at Maimonides Hospital (NY) on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Joann Reece

She was born on November 19, 1940, in Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago, to Thelma Collymore and Solomon Moreno. She grew up on Waterloo Road, Carapichaima, where she began raising six children with her first husband before relocating to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, in the late 1960s.  Joann met Carl Joseph Reece on St. Croix, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage and two children until his passing. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and hard work. Both were entrepreneurs who owned The Tranquility Restaurant in downtown Christiansted during the 1980s and later operated their own taxi business as proud members of the St. Croix Taxi Association.

Joann was well known for her natural talent for growing roses and other plants, her delicious Roti, and her infamous Crab and Callaloo. After moving to Lake Mary, Florida, she spent her later years enjoying history books and classic Westerns. She will be remembered for her kindness and strength, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Joann now joins in eternal rest her beloved husband of 42 years, Carl Joseph Reece; her parents, Thelma Collymore and Solomon Moreno; stepfather, John Collymore; brother, Sonny Jordan Charles; daughters, Dezarie Clarke and Valerie Clarke; son, Wendell Elijah Clarke; grandsons, Alexander Joseph O’Neal and Alexander Gordon; cousin, Ingerfield Blackman; childhood friend, Sadeek Hosein; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Reece, Carol Reece, and Jocelyn Philip; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Reece, Aldwyn Reece, Carlyle Reece, and Leroy Philip.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Daughters: Carla Joanna Reece-Felix, Christine Clarke, Elaine Clarke, and Pauline Clarke

Son: Jezreel Carl Reece

Beloved Sons-in-law: Samuel Felix Jr. and Cylius Roland Gordon

Godson: Devon Soto

Cherished as Daughters: Debbie Ross, Rabiah George and Kimberly Crawford

Sisters-in-law: Lima Reece, Eileen Mayers, and Wanda Charles

Brothers-in-law: Kent Boyd and Glenford Reece

Siblings: Olga Boyd and Philip Charles

Cousins: Claudius & Jane Collymore

Aunt to: Steve & Amelia Reece, Kevon & Keith Manuel, Gail, Deon & Dale Philip, Ingrid & David Charles, Kurt James, Thaddeus Boyd, and Avalon Jordan

Grandchildren: Carmelo, Jantavia, Rodney, Ronelle, Chenelle, J’Nelle, Nichelle, Claynelle, Arnelle, Laurnelle, Cylius Jr., Philip, Jah-Marley, Alba, Wendell, John, Nathaniel, Frederick, Tiffany, Lisa, and Randolph, along with great-grandchildren too numerous to mention.

Special Friends: Ulla Neuberger & Family, Gloria Garcia, Annette Hendricks O’Neal & Family, Donna Christensen & Family, Meryl Maynard & Family, Peter & Celina Bodley, Cornette & Erik Barfield (FL), Vinnette & Lionel White (FL), Bill & Shelley Manson (FL), Beverly Parker (FL), Zeleena Hosein & Family and Phyllis Blackman.

Funeral services will be held on October 22 in Brooklyn, New York. Internment will be on her family estate in Trinidad & Tobago.

UVI Appoints Five To Leadership Roles

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UVI Appoints Five To Leadership Roles

The University of the Virgin Islands has appointed new leaders in academic affairs, finance, innovation and administration—strengthening its commitment to academic excellence, operational efficiency and innovation in higher education. These appointments position UVI to better serve students and the Virgin Islands community.

“These appointments represent a bold step forward for UVI,” said President Dr. Safiya George. “Each leader brings unique strengths that will help us deliver on our mission to be a student-centered university driving innovation, research and economic development.”

Lora Bailey

Dr. Lora Bailey Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Lora Bailey has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, serving as UVI’s chief academic officer with oversight of six schools and colleges, enrollment management and athletics. Since joining in July 2025, she has begun to guide academic strategy, strengthen research and advance quality and innovation across the University.

With more than 25 years of higher education leadership at Virginia State University, Indiana University Northwest and Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Bailey has secured over $7 million in external funding and successfully led national accreditation processes at other institutions. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.A. in Teaching and a B.S. in Business Finance, all from Auburn University.

“Dr. Bailey’s experience in academic leadership and federal research funding will strengthen UVI’s programs and expand opportunities for students and faculty,” said Dr. George.

Guadalupe Valencia

Guadalupe Valencia Named Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance & CFO
Guadalupe “Lupe” Valencia has been appointed Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance & Chief Financial Officer. She brings extensive experience in university financial operations, including roles at The University of Texas at El Paso, the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso, the University of Washington, the University of Arizona and the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Valencia is a Past President of the Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) and also served on the board of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from The University of Texas at El Paso and is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

Nelson Pizarro

Dr. Nelson Pizarro Promoted to Assistant Vice President for Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
Dr. Nelson Pizarro has been promoted to Kiril Sokoloff Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Assistant Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. In this expanded role, he leads efforts to attract business partnerships, build public-private collaborations and position UVI as a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

At UVI, Dr. Pizarro has launched the Certificate in Entrepreneurship, secured more than $375,000 in external funding and revamped student competitions that awarded over $20,000 to emerging entrepreneurs. He holds a doctorate in Business Administration from Grenoble School of Management and an MBA from the University of Florida.

Owen Mtambo

Dr. Owen Mtambo Joins UVI as Postdoctoral Fellow in Data Science
Dr. Owen Mtambo has joined UVI as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Data Science. He previously served as Biostatistician and Head of the Data Science Department at the Training and Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE) in Malawi, Lecturer in Statistics at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), Lecturer in Biostatistics at Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and brings nearly 20 years of teaching and research experience.

Dr. Mtambo holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of South Africa (UNISA), along with advanced degrees in biostatistics and mathematical sciences. His research spans public health, biostatistics and data science with more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications. At UVI, he will advance interdisciplinary research and help expand data-driven academic programs.

Kelly Harrigan

Kelly Harrigan Appointed Board Liaison and Administrator
Kelly Harrigan, who has served UVI for 17 years, has been appointed Board Liaison and Administrator, effective October 6. In this role, she will be the primary contact for the Board of Trustees, coordinating meetings and communications between the Board, administration and stakeholders.

Harrigan brings over 30 years of experience in information technology, project management and higher education administration, including leadership as UVI’s Director of Information Technology and management of a $20 million NSF VI-EPSCoR grant. She has also held positions at Temple University, Florida International University and AT&T Wireless.

As President Safiya George continues her second year at the helm, these appointments underscore her commitment to strengthening UVI, expanding opportunities for students and driving economic growth across the Virgin Islands. “These leaders bring the expertise and vision needed to propel UVI into its next chapter of growth,” said Dr. George. “Together, we are strengthening our foundation and expanding opportunities that will benefit our students and the Virgin Islands for years to come.”

For more information, contact pr@uvi.edu.

Medicare Part D Enrollment Open

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Medicare Part D Enrollment Open

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. advises all Medicare beneficiaries and persons newly eligible for Medicare about the critical open enrollment period for Medicare Part D. This period, from October 15, 2025, to December 7, 2025, is a crucial window for beneficiaries to join or drop their prescription drug plan. It’s important to act before the scheduled December deadline.

Medicare Health Insurance Card (Source file)

The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) provides prescription drug coverage to all Medicare beneficiaries, with certain exceptions. Beneficiaries with employer or union health coverage or with the USGVI Medicare Advantage plan do not need to enroll in a prescription drug plan. Joining the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan may result in a loss of coverage under your union, employer, or Medicare Advantage plan.

To receive Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare beneficiaries must enroll in a plan offered by a private insurance company approved by Medicare. Each year, the plan sets the cost and determines which prescription drugs are covered.

In preparation for open enrollment, beneficiaries are strongly encouraged to review their current Medicare coverage. This proactive step ensures that the plan adequately meets their needs in terms of cost, coverage, and convenience, empowering them to make informed healthcare decisions. Individuals who are satisfied with their current plan do not need to re-enroll. Persons not participating in this year’s open enrollment period will have to wait until next year to make any changes to their coverage.

Beneficiaries are not alone in this process. They may contact the Virgin Islands State Health Insurance Assistance Program (VI SHIP) Medicare office in the St. Thomas/St. John District at 340-774-2991, extension 4507, or 4508, or in the St. Croix District at 773-6449, extension 3151 or 3152 to schedule an appointment. VI SHIP is here to provide the necessary support and guidance. For additional information, beneficiaries may visit www.medicare.gov.www.medicare.gov. or call 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227).

 

VIPA Concludes Public Hearings on Proposed Marine Tariffs Wednesday Night on STX

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VIPA Concludes Public Hearings on Proposed Marine Tariffs Wednesday Night on STX

The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced Wednesday that a second public hearing will not be held on St. John regarding proposed amendments to the marine tariff. However, residents are encouraged to submit written feedback or suggestions via email to info@viport.com, and to attend tonight’s hearing on St. Croix, which will also be available via Zoom with an expanded capacity for 500.

Executive Director Carlton Dowe stated that Monday’s hearing at the Cleone Creque Legislative Hall in Cruz Bay was well attended, and additional residents were accommodated and given the opportunity to speak. St. John residents also participated in the St. Thomas hearing held on Tuesday evening, and VIPA has received feedback via Zoom and email, according to the release.

The St. John meeting was was filled to capacity and locked down 10 minutes before the start of the meeting. A crowd of nearly 60 gathered on the balcony outside the conference room, and some trying to attend the meeting virtually via Zoom reportedly received messages that the online host had reached capacity.

The Port Authority has proposed a slate of fee increases that affect everyone in the territory, including docking fees at V.I. ports, fees for travelers between the BVI and USVI, and pilotage fees (primarily for cargo) for vessels over 100 tons. Dowe’s presentation, which outlines current VIPA projects and provides details of the fees, can be seen here.

The final public hearing will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at the VIPA Conference Room, located on the second floor of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix. Topics include proposed increases to:

  • Red Hook Barge Ramp Fees
  • BVI International Passenger Ship Dues & Wharfage
  • Docking Fees
  • Pilotage
  • Red Hook Ferry Terminal Parking Rates

New fees under consideration:

  • Additional Passenger Fee for Non-Drivers at Red Hook Barge Ramp
  • Cargo Overflow Staging Fee
  • Paid parking at Victor Sewer Marine Facility in Cruz Bay

Residents may also attend via Zoom by registering at www.viport.com/events (meeting capacity has been expanded to 500 participants). The presentation and current marine tariff are available for download at www.viport.com.

For questions, contact VIPA’s Public Relations Office at 340-774-1629 ext. 6640.

Friends of the Park Keeps Youth Team on Job Despite Federal Shutdown

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Friends of the Park Keeps Youth Team on Job Despite Federal Shutdown
Bookstore attendant Ethan Popo directs visitors to the Friends of the V.I. National Park pop-up store at Mongoose Junction on St. John. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)
Bookstore attendant Ethan Popo directs visitors to the Friends of the V.I. National Park pop-up store at Mongoose Junction on St. John. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)

Oct. 1 was supposed to be the first day on the job for a new manager at the Friends of the V.I. National Park Bookstore at the Cruz Bay Visitor Center on St. John. Then came the nationwide federal shutdown.

However, some quick thinking and swift action by Friends’ leadership allowed bookstore manager Ameir Sprauve to perform his first day’s work. Sprauve, along with three others, makes up a team of young staffers working at the bookstore.

A directive issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior in September cited guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, stating that all park personnel who are not exempt or granted an exemption are on furlough during the shutdown. Volunteers who work with furloughed park personnel are told not to report for work.

At least they were not to report to the shuttered visitor center, said Friends Executive Director Tonia Lovejoy. “When they got wind of the shutdown, the four store employees were concerned about their jobs,” she said.

So was the staff at the St. John nonprofit. The night before the shutdown took effect, Lovejoy said, they went to the visitor center and moved some of the bookstore merchandise. They reached out to the manager at nearby Mongoose Junction Shopping Center and asked if there was any retail space available.

The manager put them in touch with shopping center owner Glen Speer and a merchant who offered space for a pop-up store.

Towards one of the center’s entryways, a former information desk was draped with a Friends of the Park banner and decorated with stuffed animals. Several days after the shutdown began, a smiling Ethan Popo sat there, welcoming guests.

The Cruz Bay Visitor Center on St. John has been shuttered by the federal shutdown. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)
The Cruz Bay Visitor Center on St. John has been shuttered by the federal shutdown. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)

Popo, along with Sprauve, Kevanna Matthews, and Raisa Curry, worked together on the Friends’ youth trail maintenance crew. Popo said he also worked with the University of the Virgin Islands Mangrove Restoration Project. He directed a visitor towards the pop-up bookstore, but said it would only be staffed on days when trail duties weren’t on the schedule.

The director said there was enough work to make up for the team’s lost hours, and if the shutdown stayed in place for a while, she would look around to see what other Friends projects needed attention.

Lovejoy said the group was glad to have the new bookstore manager on the job, despite the interruption. “To have him as part of our team, to have someone knowledgeable about the park’s operation and his interest in business is super,” she said.

Proceeds from the sale of books and souvenirs help fund natural and cultural preservation projects supported by Friends of the Park.

Governor Bryan Signs Executive Order Establishing Process for Gender Marker Changes on Government-Issued Identification

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Governor Bryan Signs Executive Order Establishing Process for Gender Marker Changes on Government-Issued Identification

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 543-2025, establishing a formal process by which individuals in the Virgin Islands may request a change to the gender marker on their official government-issued identification documents.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (Photo by Government House)

The Executive Order directs executive branch agencies—including the Department of Health’s Office of Vital Statistics and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles—to amend gender designations on official documents upon request, ensuring that Virgin Islanders can obtain identification that accurately reflects their identity.

“Virgin Islanders have reached out to our administration seeking a way to have their documents reflect who they truly are,” Governor Bryan said. “This Executive Order provides a fair and compassionate process where none existed before. It ensures that our government recognizes and respects the lived realities of all our residents.”

Currently, no law or administrative process existed to guide such changes. While the Bryan-Roach Administration previously submitted legislation to the 36th Legislature proposing a process that required a court order, the measure was not advanced beyond its initial hearing. To address this gap, Governor Bryan acted through Executive Order to establish a clear and practical path forward.

Under the new process:

  • An individual aged 18 or older—or a parent or guardian on behalf of a minor—may request a change of gender marker in writing from the issuing agency.
  • The request must be accompanied by a statement, signed under penalty of perjury, from a licensed healthcare provider who has treated or evaluated the individual, confirming that the individual has an intersex condition and that a gender designation change is appropriate.
  • Alternatively, a judicial order from the Virgin Islands or another jurisdiction granting a gender change designation may be submitted in lieu of a healthcare provider’s statement.

Once approved, the relevant executive department will amend the individual’s identification documents accordingly. The revised documents will use the term “gender” rather than “sex” for the designation.

Governor Bryan noted that this action aligns the Virgin Islands with at least 25 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, which have adopted administrative procedures for amending gender designations on birth certificates, and more than 30 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C., which have similar processes for driver’s licenses.

“Our administration remains committed to fairness, dignity, and respect for every Virgin Islander,” Governor Bryan added. “This Executive Order brings the Virgin Islands in line with modern standards of inclusion and ensures that all residents have access to accurate and affirming government identification.”

For more information or to request a gender marker amendment, residents may contact the Department of Health’s Office of Vital Statistics or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

The Bryan-Roach administration remains committed to building resilient infrastructure and advancing the territory’s recovery while promoting transparency, restoring trust in government and stabilizing the economy.

For more information, visit transparency.vi.gov, follow @governmenthouseusvi on Facebook, X and YouTube, and @govhouseusvi on Instagram.

Alston Smith Dies at 85

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Alston Smith Dies at 85

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alston Smith who departed this life on Oct. 5, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on May 13, 1940, in Trinidad and Tobago and throughout his years, touched the lives of many with kindness, wisdom, and generosity.

Alston Smith

A Life of Dedication

Alston C. Smith was known for his unwavering commitment to family, friends, and community. He pursued a career as a welder where he was respected by colleagues and peers. Beyond this he will be remembered for his passion to reading and studying the Bible, the way he always kept himself well dressed and for always being there to offer advice, encouragement and a helping hand to those in need.

Family and Legacy

Alston C. Smith is survived by (wife) Grace Smith, (children) Jasper, Jahmal, Jerome, Joey, Joel, Jody, Jed and Jason Smith, Eddie Frorup, Karlene & Marcia De Leon; grandchildren Thomas Romano, Jalique, DeMarco & Zyaire Smith, Jenisha Georges, Jashim & Jahvon Charles; (great grandchildren) J’Kaiya Georges and Da’Niaah Brady;  Special Family Dr. Williams & Family, Civella & Family, Hendricks Family, McIntosh Family, LaPlace Family, & Marcus Family. As well as great, great grands and relatives and friends too numerous to mention who will cherish his memory. The legacy he leaves behind is one of love, compassion, and inspiration.

Celebration of Life

We will remember Alston Smith for his joyful spirit, enduring strength, and the warmth he brought into our lives. May he rest in eternal peace, forever in our hearts.

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