In Loving Memory
Olivia Beliard Registe

On October 25, 2022, our "Father" called our most precious and beloved Olivia Beliard Registe home to rest. Olivia passed away peacefully during her long bout with grave ailments, leaving a huge and irreparable hole in our hearts.

Olivia B. Registe was born on April 4, 1935, in Acul du Nord, Haiti, to the proud parents, Manilia Saintil and Beliard Michel who both preceded her in death. Olivia's family and friends called her "Tant Marie" which means "Aunt Marie." As a teenager, Olivia moved to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, where she went to school and worked. She later met and united in holy matrimony to her lifetime love, Mileon Regis on April 6, 1964. The loving couple raised their children in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. In search of a retirement oasis in 1997, they migrated to Brooklyn, New York. A few years later, they relocated to Pompano Beach, FL, where they both resided in perfect harmony as a very compassionate elderly couple, taking excellent care of each other.

Olivia (Tant Marie) will be missed for numerous reasons. Most importantly, she will be remembered for the unconditional love she had and shared with her family and friends and her willingness to help anyone in need. Tant Marie leaves behind unforgettable memories to cherish. She leaves to mourn, her loving husband of 58 years, Mileon Regis; her three children : Guyto Regis, Myriam Pailleur, and Roseline Regis Celestin; her adoptive children : Guerna Blot, Rose Philomene Blot, Myriame Edee, Marie-Claire Joseph, Paul Joseph, Jeanne Joseph Williams,  David Joseph, Joanne Zephyr, et al…; her stepchildren : Macland Regis and family, Frid Regis and family, Marlyne Tador and family; her grandchildren : Dain Regis and his wife Quacy Regis, Kenny Regis and his wife, Natalia Rawls Regis, Francesca Jean-Baptiste, Valencia Regis, Loudjina Guerrier, Thara Celestin, Thadjina Celestin, Jedelle Celestin and Jenelle Celestin; her great-grandchildren : Sasha Regis, Kinley Regis, Aaliyah Zephyr and Layla Zephyr; her brothers : Jean Derisma Delicieux and family, Sainvil Beliard Michel and family; her sister, Thena Marseille and family; her nephews and nieces : Denise Terilia Surin and family, Monique Michel and family, Lamercie Blot and family, Arion Chery and family, Siliane Chery and family, Paul Emile Chery and family, Jacquelene Chery and family, Frida Chery and family, Rosane Chery and family; her cousins : Jean Saintil and family, Marie Claudette (Ismene) Das-Joseph and family, Marc Surin and family; Guyto Surin and family; Heureuse Das and family, Suzie Das and family, Richmond Das and family, Frid Das and family, Marie Michel Simeon and family, Bernard Charles and family, Innocent Charles and family; her sons-in-law : Jerry Pailleur and Jean-Eddy Celestin; her daughter-in-law , Maleine Regis; her aunt-in-law , Mrs. Mathurin Gustave (born Marie Louise Joseph and family); Cousins-in-law : Varelia Marseille and family, Lancelot Joseph and family, Jose Joseph and family, Kèkèt Joseph and family, Elise Joseph and family, Paula Joseph and family, Mirlande Volcy and family, Clara Gustave and family, Kaetlie Jasmin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vernio Bauzier and Family; Père Augustin Almyr and Jocenel St.Fleur; Her friends : Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Philo, Mrs. Marie Altagrace Armelle Durosier, Mrs. Jacques Pierre Victor, Mrs. Mario Belizaire, Mr. and Mrs. Joachin, Jacqueline Jean-Louis, Charite Sylvain and family, and many relatives and friends we may have forgotten to mention.

Olivia (Tant Marie) was a hard worker, a loving and compassionate wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie cousin, and friend to all who knew her. Tant Marie was always full of life and willing to share that life, helping anyone in need. She clearly indicated to her children to ensure everyone had lots to eat at her repast. She declared in Creole, "Lè m mouri, nan fineray mwen, se pou nou bay tout moun anpil manje, vant deboutonnen." She clearly enjoyed feeding people and ensuring no one was hungry, in her presence.

We will certainly miss Tant Marie's smile, laughter, sage advice, and bubbly personality. Today, as we sit here, reflecting on Tant Marie's life, please know how much she loved her family and friends unconditionally and how much they loved her too. We ask that you are not saddened by her departure; but, instead, celebrate her life. Thank you for being here to honor her memory. Olivia (Tant Marie) loved all of us and her memory will live on for many years to come. May she rest in eternal peace!

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