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Saintales Theodore, affectionately known as “Tales,” passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on April 26, 1937, in Haiti, he lived a life marked by love, strength, and resilience. Saintales was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves behind his six children: Michelet (Medjyme) Theodore, Darlande (Jemina) Theodore, Gina (Michelet) Menager, Ricot (Joann) Theodore, Predor Theodore, and Frantz Theodore.He was often called “dad” by his nephews and nieces that he left behind:Venel, Bijoulien, Adee, Naomi, Guerline, Cosnel, Wilnor, Ricardo, Joneze,Guerda, Hermine, Fritz, Styvens, Clifford, Gavina, Roosevelt, Frantz,Carline, Makenley, Allande, Marjorie, Christela, Manold, Herveux, Dyalene, Dyanes, Charnes, Cedesse, Wilder,Yrene, Beatrice, Berthony, Brian, Sarah, Yamiley, Joane, Abigail, Samuel, Paulette, Jean Wesner, Stephanie, Kettelyne, Nadia, Widemie and Colin among others. In addition to his own children, he also left Adee, Naomi Thelismon (Tyson), whom he considers as his daughters and his son. Tales is survived by his brothers Matthieu Theodore (Papa Edouard), Theoge Theodore (Tonton Dòz), and Barthelmy Theodore (Ton Bato), his sister Amenia Theodore. He also left behind the mother of his children Ovena Odney as well as 20 grandchildren, Jeffrey-Michelet Theodore, Zacharry-Ricot Theodore, Markeisha-Tatiana Theodore, Alexavier-Ethan Theodore, Melie-Kebar Menager, David Michelee Theodore, Shamyra Lashay Theodore, Marvin Menager, Alexander Ryan Theodore, Vladimir Andy Menager, Ishmael Medjelee Theodore, Zade Allan Olson Theodore, Zaid Darlande Theodore, Jayden Predor Theodore, Kyla Catherine Cyrus, Isaiah Deontay Grant, Zalena Angel Aponte, Zaida Aponte and countless cherished family members and friends. Saintales was preceded in death by his parents Thermonfils Theodore and Medelia Dulias, his stepdaughter, Melie Saintyl and his step grandchildren, Jeff Saintyl and Elaimejah Clesidor. His family was his pride and joy, and he worked tirelessly to provide for them. He migrated from Haiti to the United States in 1982, where he continued his legacy of hard work and dedication. Whether as a farmer in Haiti or an industrial worker in the United States, he made sacrifices to ensure that his children were cared for and had the best opportunities in life. Tales was a man of strong principles and quiet strength, known for his firm but gentle nature, which was evident in the fact that he would not let his kids whistle in the presence of grown folks as he would often say “Timoun pa soufle sou granmoun”. His love for his children and his work ethic were evident in everything he did. He had a passion for life, and one of his greatest joys was playing dominos. His infectious enthusiasm for the game brought laughter to all who played with him. When he won, you could always hear him say, “Mwen menm wi, ponyèt mwen bon” — and indeed, “ponyèt li te bon,” as he was often the one on the winning side. Even in his final moments, he recalled the joy of the game with the words “doub blan” and “doub sis”, dekabès-delòbèy as he reminisced about his love for dominos. In the last few years of his life, Saintales found comfort in the Bible hope for the future and developed a new perspective on biblical truths. He was a regular attendee at the Memorial of Christ’s death, conventions, assemblies, and meetings at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. His final wish was for a Jehovah’s Witness to deliver his funeral talk, a testament to what really brought him peace and hope in his later years. Tales will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and the immense love he showed to those closest to him. He touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who have the privilege of crossing paths with him. May his memory live on in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces and all who were blessed to know him. Saintales Theodore, a man strength, and love, has left behind a legacy that will endure forever. Now, Tales, you are resting peacefully in Jehovah’s perfect memory, awaiting for Jesus to bring back “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection…”, for Jehovah… “is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him.”—John 5:29; Luke 20: 38. Tales You Will Never Be Forgotten.

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Saintales Theodore

April 26, 1937 - February 11, 2025