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Italinne Alabre

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Although Italinne Alabre is unsure of her birthdate, she believes that she is approximately 74 years old. A sociable woman, she is a born storyteller who is well loved by the other residents and staff alike at the Foyer St. Etienne.

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Sedilhomme Dieujuste

By Wendy Barron | March 4, 2020

Although Sedilhomme does not know his date of birth, he believes that he is about 67 years old. He and his wife had nine children, of whom two daughters and six sons are still living. He is Catholic, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.

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Savoir Alteus

By Wendy Barron | March 4, 2020

Savoir is a 63 year old man who is married and has three daughters and one son. He is Protestant, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.

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Louisilia Paul is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 4, 2020

Louisilia is an 89 year old woman who has been through much in her life. She and her husband had eight children, of whom two daughters and one son are still living. She is Protestant, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.

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Francois Jeudi is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 4, 2020

Francois is approximately 55 years old. He is married with three daughters and four sons. He is Protestant, speaks Créole, and is illiterate.

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Celina Jean is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 4, 2020

Although Celina does not know her date of birth, she believes that she is about 81 years old. Married at one time, with one daughter and one son, she has been separated for many years. She is Catholic, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.

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Fortina Colas is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 2, 2020

Fortina is a pleasant woman who, despite being blind, remains in good spirits and appreciates whatever kindness is shown to her. Fortina and her common law husband had two children, one of whom is still living. For many years Fortina was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family. She also contributed to the family income by working as a gardener. As she aged and her vision deteriorated, she was no longer able to work.

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Noralia Termidor

By Wendy Barron | March 2, 2020

Noralia Termidor is an  87 year old widow. Of her twelve children, three sons and two daughters are still living. Poor themselves, they are, sadly, unable to support their mother. In her younger days Noralia worked hard to help provide for her family by working as a gardener and street vendor. Advanced inage, she is no longer able to work. With no pension and no other source of income, Noralia struggles to survive.

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Nesida Nelson

By Wendy Barron | March 2, 2020

Nesida Nelson is an 86 year old widow. She had six children, of whom one son and four daughters are still living. In her younger days Nesida worked hard to help support her family by working as a gardener. Advanced in age, she is no longer able to work. With no pension and no other source of income, Nesida struggles to survive.

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Asefie Florestal

By Wendy Barron | March 2, 2020

Asefie Florestal is an 80 year old widow. She had nine children, of whom only one son and one daughter are still living. In her younger days, Asefie worked hard to help support her family by working as a gardener and selling produce on the street. Advanced in age, she is no longer able to work. With no pension and no other source of income, Asefie struggles to survive.

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