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ABIJAH BERTRAND Obituary
Mr. Abijah Bertrand, age 39, passed away December 11, 2019 following a tragic accident. Mr. Bertrand was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved from Miami, to Gainesville, FL twenty-one years ago. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School, University of Florida, and St. Leo College. Mr. Bertrand was a member of Bethel Seven Day Adventist Church where he served as an Elder, Musician, working with the Youth department, Transportation, and Technology. He was a co-founder of Life Transition Skills, and volunteered with the YMCA Basketball Leagues, and Pathfinders.
Mr. Bertrand is survived by his wife; Staci Bertrand, Gainesville, FL children; Alijah Bertrand, Ethan Bertrand, Aaron Bertrand, Evan Bertrand, all of Gainesville, FL, parents; Jonah and Glendina Bertrand, both of Miramar, FL, siblings; Afiba Bertrand (Marina), Aisha Reid, both of Miami, FL, maternal grandmother; Carolyn Hannah, Nassau, Bahamas.
Funeral Services for Mr. Bertrand will be held 3:00pm, Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. Destin Williams, Pastor, Pastor Sherwin Callwood, Pastor Rupert Bushner, Pastor Carl Ricketts, officiating. Interment will be held 10:00am Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 in Forest Meadows Memorial Park, East. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mr. Bertrand will repose at Bethel Seven Day Adventist Church Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm; on Sunday at Mt. Carmel from 2:00pm until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand, 6403 N.W. 26th Terrace, Gainesville at 2:00pm to form the Cortege.
Those who may wish to make donations may do so by sending them to Life Transitions Skills, or the GoFundMe account.
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Demetra Dasher
December 26, 2019
With Deepest Sympathy to the family. Gone to soon, but a Job Well Done.
Hubert & Alesia Hunt
December 26, 2019
Oh, my phone number is (352) 530-8322 & (352) 514-4059, my address is 814 N.E 17th Street, Gainesville, Fl. 32641.
Hubert & Alesia Hunt
December 26, 2019
We the Hunt family(Hubert & Alesia) LOVE you all SO VERY MUCH. You can call on us at ANYTIME of the day. Abijah, you'll be GREATLY missed.
Exceptional Student Scholarship Assistance, Inc. Poinsettia J. Greene- Chair
December 24, 2019
To: Staci Bertrand, Alijah,
Ethan, Aaron, Evan, and the Bertrand Family.
Blessed is the man who trusts
in the LORD, whose confidence is in him, He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. Its has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
A new day will dawn the Lord continue to be the Center.
Exceptional Student Scholarship Assistance, Inc. Shirley Williams-Co Chair
December 23, 2019
To: Staci Bertrand and Family
In all their distress [the LORD] too was
distressed,
and the angel of his presence saved them.
In his love and mercy he
redeemed them;
he lifted them up and
carried them.
Isaiah 63:9
God wants to bring his Devine Comfort.
Supernatural Transformation Church Int'l Apostle Elias Colón-Ocasio, D. Div.
December 23, 2019
In behalf of Supernatural Transformation Church Int'l, we give The Bertrand families and friends or deepest condolences in the lost of our friend and Kingdom builder Elder Abijah Bertrand. He now rests until the coming of Christ Jesus our savior. He will be missed.
Apostle Elias Colón Ocasio & First Lady Lisandra Velez-Colón
Rebecca Sterling
December 23, 2019
He was a great man my condolences to his family
Cookie Long
December 22, 2019
Abijah, your unselfish spirit as a youth growing up at the Bethany SDA Church in Miami, Florida will forever be etched in my mind. I always admired your humble, kind and loving personality. You are unforgettable. May we live our lives in Jesus as you did and meet one glorious day at the welcome table. Until Jesus calls you when the last trumpet sounds, rest. Love you...Sis. Cookie Long and family
Carmen King
December 22, 2019
Abijah was and will always be remembered as a lighthouse in the fog of life. When you think there are no shining lights, there is Abijah. The hope, faith, and love that he has given so generously to students, coworkers, family, and mankind is immeasurable. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful wife and boys. "No man is a failure who has friends." Thank you, Abijah, for being the best friend anyone could hope for.
Pate Family
December 22, 2019
What an honor and gift to have met Abijah at all. His passion and commitment to those with the greatest challenges speaks to his heart full of love, compassion and joy. His patience and equanimity in his work will continue to inspire us to sustain and grow his caring and vision going forward, like an angel that lived among us for a while. A blessing.
Minnie Smith
December 22, 2019
My family would like to express our condolences to the Bertrand family. May our Father in heaven comfort you doing this difficult time. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Apostle Dr. Elías Colón-Ocasio, D. Div.
December 21, 2019
Mr. Bertrand was very well respected in our community, our prayers for strength and peace for all the Bertrand family and friends. He will be missed.
Lonnette Cumberbatch
December 21, 2019
My sincere and deepest condolences to the Bertrand family,may God comfort you all in this time of your sorrow. Love you all
Kevin Julie Simmons
December 21, 2019
What a beautiful soul! Although it is sad to see you go it is with warm comfort that your work here on this side was done. Take your rest good and faithful servant! Our son Kevin learned so much under your basketball leadership at the YMCA! Prayers for your dear family.
Lisa Clayton-Davy & Amber London
December 21, 2019
You will forever be in my heart old friend ,truly missed . To the family just know he's in a better place now no more suffering. We love him but GOD LOVE HIM BEST an decided to call him home . I pray GOD gives you all the strength to go on remembering him in your heart ♥, keeping his legacy alive . You all are in my prayers.
SHERREL BROCKINGTON
December 21, 2019
With deepest sympathy to the Bertrand Family. Abijah was a very good man. He had a sweet and kind soul. He was very talented. I especially loved hearing him play the sax. I admired the way he and his sons played for and directed the youth at Mt. Pleasant UMC. With sincerest condolences to you. He will be sorely you by all who knew him.
Pastor Shelia Bannister Antioch United Holiness Church
December 20, 2019
Larry Bishop
December 20, 2019
Abijah was the ultimate teacher, mentor and friend. His ability to change lives was remarkable. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Karen Boyce
December 20, 2019
I see his face and I see that little kid that sang in Kids of the Kingdom.
My heart aches for the Incredible family you have left behind. Your beautiful wife and equally beautiful children, your brother and sister, your parents. May we all live a life that matters as much as yours did in the short time you were here. Farewell Abijah! Till we meet again in the earth made new.
Praying continually for the family
Debbie Parker
December 20, 2019
This was the first teacher I met at Sidney Lanier. He always had a smile and a kind word to pass along. You will be missed. God has gained another angel.
Ronald Rawls
December 20, 2019
The Bertrand Family
We extend our deepest sympathies to you.
Abijah was a shining beacon in the Alachua community. He was
a gentle, kind, and compassionate individual. He certainly knew what God called him to do and Abijah was obedient in carrying
it out with great precision. His genuine love and concern for others
was quite evident.
Abijah Bertrand will be sorely missed.
Our fervent prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you during
your time of loss.
Ronald and Roxalina Rawls
Interlachen, Florida
Dale E Williams
December 20, 2019
How can one describe such an outstanding young man who was gifted in so many ways. Soft spoken and kind in his conversations. He had a great love for people, a willingness to help in whatever way he could, very generous with his time, and patience that surpass that of many Christians. Abijah's children had a wonderful, and loving father who taught them how a role model should exemplified himself because he was that role model for his sons. I continue to keep the entire family in my prayers. Blessings always.
Connie Doby
December 20, 2019
With deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. I'm sure his loss is being felt throughout the community as well. RIP.
Fredrick and Connie Doby
MaryLou Kodim
December 20, 2019
Stacy and family,
I was so saddened by the loss of Abijah. I remember meeting and enjoyed working with you at Rawlings Elementary early on. Abijah was always a dedicated educator for his students. He always came to visit with a smile on his face. He will surely be missed by all he served. My heart goes out to you and your boys.
Portia Butler
December 20, 2019
my Deepest Condolences to Staci and the boys. you all are in my prayers
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