Obituary
Obituary, funeral announcement for Alric Lenois Corea
(JTV News) — The funeral service for businessman Alric Lenois Corea is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom on Tortola.
Viewing is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The service will start at 10 a.m. and the interment will take place at Johnson’s Ghut Cemetery.
Mr. Corea, a native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines who came to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) 55 years ago, died on March 3, 2023, after a long ailment. He was 76.
He was always very industrious. He worked in the hospitality and marine industries for many years, having owned Cay Marine Chandlery, a marine supply store in the late 80s to the early 90s. He also got into real estate in the 80s.
Some 46 years, he saw a need for a cleaning company and established Corea’s Business and Cleaning Services — perhaps one of the first of its kind in the BVI, selling wholesale cleaning products. Today, it is widely known as the premier cleaning company in the Virgin Islands.
Corea’s Business Services recently relocated to their new headquarters in Duff’s Bottom after serving the public faithfully for 29 years from their location in Port Purcell.
Mr. Corea was a visionary businessman and owner of many businesses. He also envisioned and established the first Christian radio station in the BVI — ZKING Radio 100.9 FM.
He was also a strong community-minded individual who supported many sporting events, locally and internationally. He loved and played softball, and cricket and was a strong supporter of basketball and horse race.
He leaves a rich community legacy as a Virgin Islander and as a member of the BVI Investment Club (BVIIC), having been the catalyst for the CCT investment. He truly was an active member and made very significant contributions to the BVIIC during its formative years.
He was a Charter Member and Honorary Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Road Town. He fought for the rights of women to be Rotarians in the BVI.
Mr. Corea was the inspiration for the formation of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association.
Many describe him as a man with a heart of gold, an ardent philanthropist who gave unreservedly to many charities, mentored many young entrepreneurs, and afforded many various business opportunities.
He was married to the late Judith Titley Corea. He is left to mourn are his 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, his siblings, and extended family in the BVI, St. Vincent, US Virgin Islands, and the BVI community.
Persons may send tributes to actributes@gmail.com and those attending the funeral are asked to wear shades of blue.
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Creque, who turned 100 years old on 22 July 2019, was recognised by the Government of the Virgin Islands as part of its tradition of honouring “golden citizens.” On her centenary, she was presented with a $5,000 cheque and a birthday card from Queen Elizabeth II, along with visits from senior government officials including then–Minister for Health and Social Development the late Carvin Malone and then–Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon. Vincent Wheatley.
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