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Death announcement of our beloved McKenzie Bonie Benjamin affectionately known as Markie of Glanvillia Portsmouth.

He was predeceased by his father McLean Benjamin three weeks prior. He was married to Josey Josha Lockhart He left to mourn his Mother: Bernice Benjamin Three children: Jedidiah, McKenna and Mateo Benjamin Sisters: Reveline Racon in St Martin, Marlene Benjamin-Francis ( Nurse Francis), Monelle and Morine Benjamin in Dominica. Brothers: Riviere Leblanc in Antigua …

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He was predeceased by his father McLean Benjamin three weeks prior.

He was married to Josey Josha Lockhart

He left to mourn his

Mother: Bernice Benjamin

Three children: Jedidiah, McKenna and Mateo Benjamin

Sisters: Reveline Racon in St Martin, Marlene Benjamin-Francis ( Nurse Francis), Monelle and Morine Benjamin in Dominica.

Brothers: Riviere Leblanc in Antigua and Curtis St Rose ( Bochay ) in Dominica.

Brothers-in -Law: Ivon Francis in Dominica , José Racon in St Martin, Josh and Josiah Lockhart in Dominica.

Sisters-in-law: Patsy Leblanc, Joanna and Josanna Lockhart.

Aunts; Castella, Genivie, Decima, Ursular and Rowena

Uncles: Anthony and Desmond Benjamin, Leo and Crawford Leblanc.

Nieces: Shalise, Talisa, Jada, Alida, Joy, Kaywanie, Kerrise, Kylie, Kamiah, Ava and Avery

Nephews: Raheem, Cameron, Johvon, Jed, Kody, Craig, Sloan , Triston, Ethan, Kevin, Medric and De Ondre

Parents-in-Law: Mr and Mrs Joey Lockhart

Numerous Cousins including; Pastor Joseph Benjamin and Family, Marcus, Alice, Andrina, Alex, Deserie, Connie, Binta, Imon, Reggie,Bennie, Ursuline Benjamin and Family, Cletina Benjamin and Family, Leroy, Leanne, Nakisha, Caren, Lennox, Derick to name a few.

Close Friends; Franklyn ( Topoye), Payoe, Rhona, Rita , Oliver, Layarn, Loudelle, Nancy to name a few

Special Mention;

Joseph and Maria Guiste and Family in Castle Bruce, the Lockhart Family of Castle Bruce.

The community of Glanvillia and Castle Bruce, Customers and Friends from Dada’s Shop in Glanvillia, customers and business colleagues at One Pot -Glanvillia , the Benjamin Family in Wesley and Marigot, the Leblanc Family in Penville, Doctors, Nurses and staff from Imary Ward at the DCFH, Members of the Portsmouth Church of Christ, Members of the Pilgrim Wesleyan Holiness Church in Castle Bruce , Members of the R &D Ministries in Glanvillia, Business associates, Acquaintances and everyone Markie loved both here and abroad .

His home going service will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at the Reconciliation & Deliverance Ministries in Glanvillia, Portsmouth

Viewing at 1:30 p.m.

Service at 2:00 p.m.

Interment at the Chance Public Cemetery

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Services