Marie Pierrela Lucius Calixte

Marie Pierrela Lucius Calixte, 59, of Lauderdale Lakes, FL. passed away at Florida Medical Center on June 18, 2014. Pierrela, as called by family and friends, was born to the late Joseph Lucius and Anne Margaret Erta Gelin on June 15, 1955 in Port De Paix, Haiti. She is survived by her husband Albert and two kids Rubensky and Sharday. Pierrela was the eldest child of her family. She was known as a little princess growing up as she had a sophisticated style of dress and confident way of carrying herself. Pierrela was also known for setting what would soon become lifelong trends in the family. She gave the nickname of Gra to her grandmother and Nanen to her aunt. Names that family and friends still use today. Pierrela graduated from Amelia Saint Innocent High School and Massillon Coicou College in Haiti. In 1981, Pierrela came to the United States in search of more opportunities. She was firm believer in hard work. This belief led her to continue her education and earn a Certified Nursing Assistant certification. She held multiple jobs to provide for her family. Pierrela was devoted to her faith and attended Catholic mass regularly. Her faith and resilience held her family together through turbulent periods throughout her life. Pierrela had a knack for turning negatives into positives. She had a very joyful and humorous personality. Friends and family knew her for telling jokes, recalling good memories, and the 'occasion' tale of gossip. Those closest to her knew that Pierrela would be there for them if they needed a good laugh or talk. She also loved to dance and enjoy a night outt Our beloved, Pierrela, passed away too soon. She was wonderful mother, friend, sister, niece, co-worker, wife…she will be sorely missed by those she has encountered throughout her life. Sisters: Marie Gabrielle Lucius Moreau and her children Jean Eder and family, Garline and Family, Moise (Ti Moise), Peggy, Margarrette Lucius Petit and her husband and children Luckner Petit, Madeline, Natalie, Lukens, Benskey and grand children, Frantzees Lucius and son Frantz Valcin, Erlande Lucius Jean and her husband and children Dorelis, Cliff, Keith Jean, Marie Thedly Eugene and her husband Guy, Natasha, Thedguy, Guylandsky Jean-Gilles, Marie Nicole Salomon and Family, Ermithe Lucius and family, Fernande Lucius and family, Marie Josephine Beauchamp and family, Roseline and family Jocelyne and family, Ti Nan. Brothers: Wislet Lucius and family, Walnick and family, Joriles, Joel Lucius and family, Michelet Walnick, Jackson, Johnny and family, Claus, Aunts: Josette Carmelite Lucius and children, Jeanne Ulysse and children Verda Fredy Joel, Eirvin, Elizabeth and family, Cousins: Astride Lucius and family Frantz Lucius and family guy, Eugene and family, Jacque Desrougemon and family, Verda Ulysse Platel and Family, Fredy Joel Vassor and family, Alexandre and family, Marilice and Family, Mona, Marise, Iselande, Jean Joseph and family, Family Lucius, Gelin, Taci, Dumornay, Fleirinord, Beauchamp, Sanon, Vixama, Vigile Eugene, Ulysse, Jean-Gille, Aurelus, Jean, Durozeau, Dorelus, Co. workers and friends, etc.

Marie Pierrela Lucius Calixte

June 15, 1955 - June 18, 2014