Armel Vanalstyne McIntosh was born
to Theophilus “Evans” Jack and Louisa
Blackman on September 3, 1950, on the
island of St. Kitts. After a long battle with
her health, she departed this earthly life
on May 27, 2020, in Miami, Florida.
As a young child, Armel attended all age
and primary school in St. Kitts until about
the age of nine years old. Armel moved
to Curacao with her mother, Louisa, and
her stepfather, Facundo Boezem, where
she continued her studies until the age of sixteen. She returned to
St. Kitts and shortly thereafter, she migrated to the island of St.
Thomas U.S.V.I. for a short period of time. She eventually decided
to make St. Croix U.S.V.I. her permanent home in 1968.
Armel joined union with Michael Walcott in 1969. Their union
brought forth four beautiful children, Michael, Anthony, Michelle,
and a premi, Magen. Armel and Michael separated in the early part
of 1975.
Armel met Mark E. McIntosh through an acquaintance in
Frederiksted and the two started dating. Armel loved to have fun
and she had a love for music. Armel and Mark would go dancing, to
see movies, and occasionally, dine at Queens Quarters hotel.
Armel and Mark were greeted with an unexpected surprise on
October 30, 1976, a bouncing baby girl named Indolicia, the first
of their four children. Mark and Armel joined union in October of
1979. After that union, came Mark, Jr., Nathan, and the youngest
of the clan, Markela. Armel and Mark resided in Frederiksted
with their eight children until 1990. After Hurricane Hugo, they
relocated to Castle Burke. Shortly after, they moved to their forever
home in Estate Mt. Pleasant.
Armel was a hard worker, who did everything she could to take
care of her family. She worked at Gentle Winds Hotel in the
housekeeping department. After leaving Gentle Winds, she became
a security officer at various posts. Upon furthering her education,
Armel obtained her GED, which led her to pursue a career with the
Virgin Island public safety department as a police auxiliary officer
and soon after, became a school crossing guard.
Armel was well known around St. Croix. She had a sharp tongue, a
no-nonsense attitude, and could not be messed with. She was not
afraid to discipline any of her kids, or any of anyone else’s’ kids,
whether necessary or not. She did not play. She also had a softer
side.
She was kind and always willing to help in any way she could. She opened
her home to many people who needed help. Armel lived a vibrant life
and touched many along the way.
For the past nine years, Armel battled with her health. She was strong-
willed, and no matter what, persevered, until God decided it was time
for her to battle no more.
Armel will be missed by many but she will forever be in our hearts.
Armel was blessed with many loved ones:
Father, Theophilus “Evans” Jack (Deceased)
Stepfather, Facundo Boezem (Deceased)
Mother, Louisa Boezem (Curacao)
Step-Mother, Irma Jack
Husband, Mark E McIntosh Sr.
Daughters, Michelle, Magen (Brian), Indolicia, and Markela.
Sons, Michael, Anthony (Annetta), Mark, Jr. (Rayvenne),
and Nathan.
Adopted Son, Midre Cummings
Granddaughters, Tonnetta, Mika, Shanicia, Liniecia,
Chrystina, Na’Majesty, and Na’Essence.
Grandsons, Michael, Jr., Allen, Lance, Markai, Naseem, Naijay,
NaZion, Najai, Mark III, Myles, Massen, Malakai, and Marquese.
13 Great-Grandchildren
Aunt, Agnes Farara and Bernice O’loughlin
Uncle, George Blackman,
Sisters, Jane Patricia (Merick), Esther,
Claudette (Deceased), Mistica, and Violet.
Brothers, Gilford (Suzette), Lennox, Hubert, Raymond, Neville,
Dennis, and Davidson.
Sister in Law, Michelle (James Sr.)
Brothers-in-Law, Rodney (Ingerborg), John (Annette), Ray (Francine),
and Owen.
Special Cousins, Sylvia Richardson, Roosevelt Parris,
Christine Walters, Wilma Mills, Joseph Thomas Sr.,
Carmen Moses, and their families.
Special Friends, Lenora Nichols, Violet Nero, Pauline Martin, Milton
Burt, Ruth Dunlop, Ivan and Lynette Oliver, Cedric Brooks, Franz
“Buffy” Christian, Senator Kenneth Gittens, Jose Berrios, Darius
George, Carmen Bastian, Samuel “The Mighty Pat” Ferdinand,
Senator Novelle Francis, Mary- Lorrender Shoy, Charles Nibbs, Sheila
Gore, Aisha Sutton, Diane James, Demaris Seales, Anoel Daniels and
family, Velda Jones, Marcus E. Williams, Santiago Camacho, Captain
Melbourne Adams, Migdalia Nieves, Mr. & Mrs. Adelbert Bryan,
Marcia Milligan, Augustin and Christine, Nalda Cochrane, Nora
Warner, The McIntosh families, The St. Croix School Crossing Guard
families, The V.I.P.D. families, DJ Bad company, DJ Carl, numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins, additional family members, and too many
friends to mention.
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