Oneale Ogiste of Victoria, St. Mark who resided in the USA, passed away on Saturday, February 4th 2023 at the age of 84
Oneale Ogiste, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4th 2023. He was born May 7th 1938 in Victoria, St. Marks Grenada to Joseph (Sajou) and Eurice Ogiste. In his early years, he studied auto mechanics to which he excelled in his field giving him the opportunity to teach at St. John’s Christian Secondary School also known as “Shaper School ''. Despite his passion for auto mechanics, his prized possession was his mobile cinema showing the best films islandwide. His other business ventures included trucking and transportation services with his prized “Victoria Pride''. He played an instrumental part in the community and the lives of many in Waltham/River Sallee. Oneale later migrated to NY, USA in 1984 continuing his auto mechanic business.
Left to mourn:
Wife: Maudlyn Ogiste
Siblings: Fabrina Ogiste - Lewis, Myrtle Joseph, Ann Ogiste- Hopkin (Predeceased), Mark Prince
Children including: Shirlyn Ogiste, Dr. Sharon Ogiste-McBain, Cherril Ogiste-Robinson, Caren Ogiste, Jacqueline Harris, Judy-Ann Auld, Sheree-Ann Auld- Mark, Gideon Auld (Predeceased), Osbert Charles, Deborah Ravenell, Oswald & Arnold Belfon, Rita
In-laws including: Joseph McBain, Barrington Robinson, Fr. Edward Mark, Eugenia Charles, Ravenell
Grandchildren including: Shereen Robinson-Stewart, Dr. Shonnell McBain-Lambert, Darryl Ogiste, Barrington Robinson Jr, Jay Cody Ogiste, Jade Roberts, Sheniqua Franco, Tyrell Harris, Deon Ja’ Auld, Zaria Auld, Dr. Earlan Charles, Dr. Earlyn Charles, Jenel Phillips
Great-Grandchildren including: Saige Stewart, Shiye-Milan Stewart, Shaye Stewart, Zaniyah Bailey, Kaori, Kaylani & Kaelynn Trope.
Nieces and Nephews including: Lennard Ogiste, Shirley & Angela Joseph, Kim Agyamang, Simon Ogiste, Norma Purcell, Randy Modeste,Multiple great grand nieces and nephews
Funeral services on Friday February 24th at Harmony Funeral Home 2200 Clarendon Road Brooklyn NY 11226
Viewing: 5pm - 6:30pm
Service: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Repast to follow at Top Civic Center 1098 Utica Ave Brooklyn NY 11203 from 8pm - 11pm
