Anthony Andrew Lestrade, known to all as Bawi, transitioned to be with the Lord on November 12, 2021.  Bawi was born in Portsmouth, Dominica, on January 17, 1954, to Reynold and Enaria Lestrade.  Bawi is survived by his loving wife Laura, stepdaughters Michelle and Lauren (Michael), granddaughter Sarina, sister Christine, and brothers Robert, Russell (Corola) and Desmond. As well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren of his siblings.

Bawi was an amazing man who loved and cherished his family to an extent that words cannot express.  His character was over the top with caring, kindness, dependability, and always humor.  All of this poured into the lives of his family, friends, co-workers at Abundant Life Christian Centre and the worship team at Abundant Life Church.  He loved the Lord so much that he dedicated his life to playing bass with the Worship Team for almost twenty years, utilizing the gift God gave him to give Him honor and glory.  When he made that commitment, it was for life, as he played outside the church for many years.  It was time to use his gift for the God who gave that gift to him.

Bawi enjoyed many things, such as cooking for his family, especially his "Boogieloos", his granddaughter Sarina.  In addition, he loved fishing, which he did on a weekly basis unless he decided he was going to take his wife out for the evening.  He loved being creative with wood and other natural materials which developed into an array of different styles and sizes of sail boats and whatever else that came into that creative mind on any given day.  When it came to family, he was right there, front and center.

As we continue our journey of healing with the absence of Bawi in our lives, we would like to invite you to an intimate setting with Bawi, for a time to have closure, to interact and reminisce with family and friends, and to be in the comfort and support with those who loved him most.  Please join us this Friday, November 19, from 6pm – 9pm at Monarch Funeral Home, 2950 US Hwy 441, Margate, FL  33063. Please call 954-953-4663 with any questions regarding directions.

This journey of healing extends into the following afternoon, November 20, at 12 PM (EST) , where we will be celebrating this incredible man with a memorial service at Abundant Life Christian Centre, located at 1490 Banks Road, Margate, FL  33063 . Please call 954-249-4069 with any questions regarding directions.  For those of you who cannot join us in person we will be live streaming the memorial, more info to come.

After the service, we will have a short time of fellowship and then we will proceed to Bailey Memorial Cemetery, located at 7801 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, FL  33068. The internment will begin at 3:30pm. Please call 954-722-9000 with any questions regarding directions.

We ask that all be mindful of everyone's space and if there is any sign or symptoms of a cold to please refrain from joining us . Thank you so much for your understanding.  There will be masks available at the Monarch Funeral Home and Abundant Life Christian Centre.

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