With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of our beloved Tamara Riviere, who departed this life on May 3, 2026, at the age of 45. Tamara was a kind, caring, and compassionate woman whose warmth and gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She will forever be remembered for her loving heart, quiet strength, beautiful smile, and the kindness she extended to family, friends, and all those around her.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Frank Cecil Riviere (2013) and Anestine Riviere (2019); and her sister, Noreen Jules (2022).

She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life: her sisters, Ulanda James, Mersula Giraudel, Mavis Barry-Leblanc, Beverly Barry-Attidore, Edline Barrie-Stafford, and Francillia Riviere; brothers, Frankasie Riviere and Franklin Riviere; sister-in-law, Annabelle Riviere; brothers-in-law, David Leblanc, Mervin Attidore, and Ronnie Stafford.

She is also survived by her aunts, Patricia Philbert and Sheryl (Glenda) Philbert McIntyre; aunts-in-law, Norma Philbert, Andrea Philbert, Marilyn Philbert, Gayle Philbert, and Monica Philbert; uncles, Albert Philbert, Dennis Philbert, Vincent Philbert, and Harrigan Philbert; uncle-in-law, Phillip McIntyre; and grand uncle, Cyprien Beaupiere.

Tamara also leaves behind her beloved nieces, Narcissa Abraham-Leo, D’anndra Leblanc, and Ashlyn Riviere; nephews, Ronald Bruney, Kishal Browne, Cydel Giraudel, Stéphane Stedman, Jean-Francois Leblanc, Matthew Attidore, and Ezekiel Riviere; grand nieces, Nesiah Leo, Nayainah Leo, and Jhené Browne; grand nephews, Ariyel Leblanc and Mikael Bruney; nephew-in-law, Paul Leo Jr.; and nieces-in-law, Mikesha Bruney and Joan Browne.

She will also be lovingly remembered by her cousins: Agatha Matthew, Casimir (Guiste) Matthew, Eurlyn Beaupiere, Bennet Matthew, Jean Matthew-Victor, Kurt Matthew, Marie Newton, Dexter Newton, Debra Matthew, Darin Newton, Nix Newton, Rhea Newton, Chad Newton, Sheila Philbert, Ryan Philbert, Shawn Philbert, Jonathan Philbert, Andrew Philbert, Paula Barry, Jean Beaupiere, Elwin Joseph, Joan Joseph, Ruth Samuel, Agatha Bannis, Jennifer Payne, and Annette Vidal.

Tamara also leaves behind her special friends: Tresha Brandy, Marsha Charles, Margaret, Monique Richardson, Melissa Abraham, Lorna Prosper, Rose Williams, Juanita Gonzales, Esteban Christian, and Sonya Julien; as well as the members of the Dominican Cricket Club, and many other relatives and friends both near and far too numerous to mention.

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Tamara Riviere will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Church of GOD Holiness, Peter’s Rest, Old Centerline Road, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.