Deaths & Obituaries

Dr. Faith Harding Former Government Minister and 2011 Candidate for the Leadership of the PNC has Died

Dr. Faith Harding

Dr. Faith Harding – Minister of Government in the PNC administration and 2011 candidate for the leadership of the PNC died on Friday, January, 23, 2015 at the Mercy hospital in Georgetown Guyana after a period of illness.

Barbara Yvonne Hutt (September 13, 1956 - August 18, 2014)

Barbara Yvonne Hutt (nee VanLange): September 13, 1956 - August 18, 2014

Barbara Yvonne Hutt, age 57, of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away on August 18, 2014.

Barbara was born in Guyana on September 13, 1956. She was predeceased by her father, Albert VanLange.

World famous comedian Habeeb Khan passes away

Habeeb Khan performing in Canada

Legendary Guyanese comedian Habeeb Khan died earlier today at his home in Guyana. He was 78 years old.

Habeeb khan was born on June 15, 1936, one of seven children to "Dr. Khan and Indian and Pauline Geraldine Nurse an African/European" (Habeeb Khan)

Ivor Mendonca; Guyana and West Indies Cricketer passes away

Ivor Mendonca; Guyana and West Indies Cricketer

Ivor Mendonca Guyana and West Indies Wicket-Keeper and Batsman Cricketer died earlier today.

Ivor Leon Mendonca was born on July 13, 1934 in Bartica, British Guiana (now Guyana) played in two Test Matches for West Indies in 1962.

John "Kevin" O'Dowd (September 20, 1956 - June 7, 2014)

John "Kevin" O'Dowd, September 20, 1956 - June 7, 2014

John "Kevin" O'Dowd passed away peacefully at Carpenter Hospice on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Kevin, son of John Patrick O'Dowd (deceased) and Tessa O'Dowd (now Gonsalves) was born in Guyana on September 20, 1956.

Roger Moore is dead - Formerly of Guyana Broadcasting Communications

Roger Moore - Journalist, broadcaster and producer

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Moore in London, England at 1:53 am on the June 6, 2014 . Roger died peacefully at home surrounded by his mother, brother, sisters, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece and friend.

Claudien Millicent Holder (July 11, 1912 - June 03, 2014)

Claudien Millicent Holder: July 11, 1912 - June 03, 2014

The death is announced of Claudine Millicent Holder (July 11, 1912 - June 3, 2014) at age 101. Her death comes five months after her son Terrence “Terry Holder former General Manager of the merged Radio Demerara and Guyana Broadcasting Service (GBS).

Basil Cuthbert Rodrigues (June 13, 1932 - May 9, 2014)

Basil Cuthbert Rodrigues known as Uncle Basil (June 13, 1932 - May 9, 2014) in Georgetown, Guyana

Educator, composer,musician/singer and storyteller. Basil Cuthbert Rodrigues was born at Bullet Tree, Waini River on June 13, 1932 moving to Santa Rosa in 1940.

Mr. John Oliver Farley (June 24, 1930 - April 24, 2014)

Mr. John Oliver Farley, June 24, 1930 - April 24, 2014

Mr. John Oliver Farley, age 83, died at his home in Atlantic Gardens on Thursday, April 24th, 2014.  He died peacefully surrounded by his family with the words of the song “It is well with my soul” comforting him.  We honor the life of John Farley; he was a husband, father brother, uncle friend and mentor.

Deborah Jan Osman-Backer, April 14, 1959 - March 21, 2014, APNU Press Release

Deborah Jan Osman-Backer, April 14, 1959 -  March 21, 2014

Deborah Jan Osman-Backer Joined the People‟s National Congress in 1994 and became a candidate for the Party on its list of candidates to contest the Georgetown Municipality Elections of the Year. Following the election Ms. Backer was selected among ten candidates to represent the PNCR in the Georgetown Municipality.

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