The family of Ernel Delroy Blake (Savage) announces with deep sorrow his passing on January 6, 2026.

Ernel was born on July 7, 1967, and throughout his life, he was known for his strong spirit, warm heart, and the meaningful connections he shared with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ernel was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Conner, his grandparents, and other loved ones who have gone before him.

He is survived by his father, Eardley Blake; his brothers, Lesroy Conner, Wayne Conner,

Ellis Conner, and Zacchaeus Blake; and his sisters, Vanora Noel, Vanill Cornelius, Paula

Conner, Carmen Ferdinand, Karen Blake, and Julianne Blake.

He is also survived by his aunts, Alberta Conner and Peola Jones; his uncle, Urban Jones; and his nieces, Deyonna, Denisa Ferdinand, Tireena, Teresa Noel, Taliah, Tahijah, Lesauna,

Leanne, Leanna Conner, Alexa-Kiara, Chyanne Matthew, Karez Tuitien, Nyrah, Zoriah,

Shanyrah, Nazaliah, Shaziya, and Sharefa.His nephews include Ozanie, Olanie, Oshanie, Okeyno, Osejah Cornelius, KareemFerdinand, Gregory Noel, Everette Conner, Lemari, and Lionell Woodley.Ernel also leaves to mourn his in-laws, Dennis Ferdinand and Vinette Conner; his special friends, Kendall, Chefton, Chesley, Rambo, and Ras Battmore; along with many additionalrelatives and friends too numerous to mention.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Divine Chapel, #129 Peter’s Rest, Christiansted, VI 00820. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Kingshill Cemetery.