Amalia Sainvil

Amalia Sainvil was born in a small town commonly called Cabaret attached between the district of Port-de-Paix and the commune of Jean-Rabel, on March 10, 1934. After a short illness, our beloved matriarch transcended peacefully at Jackson Memorial Hospital North on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the age of 90 years old. Amalia was a wonderful person who was always there when we needed her. She was known for her kind heart; she had many friends and a well-beloved member of the community. At a very young age, she distinguished herself by her moral and exceptional qualities, helpfulness, kindness, compassion, and generosity. She learned the skills of a dressmaker, a cook, and served her family and her entire community. She cooked delicious meals for family, friends, and those in need. Her children often teased her about being tireless with herself and others. Her response was “only what you do for Christ will last.” She was a very diligent worker who was always willing to help others to succeed. In 1962 after her husband left Haiti for the Bahamas seeking for better opportunities for the family, Amalia became the central pillar of her family. She devoted her life to her children and worked hard to provide for them, pay for their education, and keep them in line. For many years, she worked as a trader and businesswoman using various strategies to generate profits and provide for her family and others. In 1999, Amalia left Haiti for the United States to join her husband Casimir Barthelmy. She emigrated to Miami alongside her husband to relive the experience of being newlyweds, to continue to work using her talents as a seamstress. Once in Miami, Amalia became an active member of the Notre Dame D’Haiti Catholic Church. She was a faithful, loving, caring, kind and giving woman with a sweet and indomitable spirit. Her life and legacy left behind are a living and sacrifice to the Lord, and a testimony to all of us. She was a prayer warrior who loved and served the Lord all her life. Amalia was married 69 years to her soulmate, Casimir H. Barthelmy, who preceded her in death 13 years ago; together they had six children which were the focus of their life. Amalia was the heart of our home and family. She raised her children and influenced her grandchildren in a happy and loving home to be independent adults and thoughtful human beings. As a grandmother to Marlhau, Gema, Dahitza, Shanorah, Lynn, Luck-Endjy, Vedlee, Stephan, Darrio, Kyler, and Kieffer, she was the “fun granny,” with a kind soul, always willing to cheer the grandkids with food, hugs, and generally spoiling them. Amalia was a defender who protected who she called her own with her life. Amalia was preceded in death by her sons: Anorve and Wilmer. She is survived by her children: Harold, Eglante, Wisnique, and Rosenie; her in-laws: Luckner, Christiane, Claudette, and Kenzot; her brother: Euguy; her three sisters: Louise, Odana, and Ezene; many adoptive children: Seremy Philor and Ilner Leon, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Amalia’s life was a collection of chapters that told a story of hard work, dedication, love, kindness, and sacrifice; she will be dearly missed.

Amalia Sainvil

March 10, 1934 - April 18, 2024

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