Dr. Jacques Bonenfants

Bonenfant Jacques-Louis, affectionately known as “Maitre Bo” and “Jak,” left this earth to be with the Lord on August 1, 2024. Jack was born on August 12, 1963, at La Pointe des Palmiste, Haiti, to the late Mr. Joseph Antiola Jacques-Louis and Meranise Jacques-Louis. He was their only son. He was loved by his parents and family immensely. He attended primary school at Marie Reine de L’Univers, secondary school at College Beraca La Pointe, and Metropolitan College in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. He came to the United States of America in pursuit of the American dream. Jacques learned English as a second language. Jacques believed the way to succeed in life was through education. While working various jobs and with the assistance of his mother, Jack went to college. He received an associate of arts degree in pre-medical studies at Broward College. He continued to further his education with a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics at Florida Atlantic University, a master’s degree in education (TESOL), and an educational specialist (Ed. S.) Educational leadership and administration from Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in linguistics at Union Institute and University, master of business administration (M.B.A.) in finance at Aspen University, Doctor of oriental medicine at Indian Board of Alternative Medicine, and certificates of clinical training at Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in acupuncture at Mebo Acupuncture and Chinese medicine training center. Jacques’ passion was education and medicine. He would often say that education opens the door to your past, present, and future. He also believed that understanding medicine was essential to understanding how to manage your health. Jacques worked as a professor in the foreign language department at the University of Miami, a Faculty professor at Miami-Dade College, and a teacher at Miami Hialeah Lakes Senior High School. He also worked as Assistant Professor at the University of Phoenix, Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University, and Assistant Professor of TESOL, (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at Florida Memorial University. After receiving his Ph.D., Dr. Jacques Bonenfant dedicated himself to studying acupuncture and Chinese medicine and completed an internship in China. He was an accomplished author, radio personality, acupuncturist, and soccer player. Jacques was also multi-lingual, speaking English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. Dr. Jacques Bonenfant’s commitment to Christ was unwavering from an early age. He served his local church with unwavering faith, always eager to inspire the youth with his wisdom and love for God. His dedication to discussing his faith, serving God, and sharing the history of the Bible was a testament to his selflessness. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to any cause that furthered the Kingdom of God. Dr. Jacques Bonenfant was a man of God, known for his kindness, wit, compassion, generosity, and love. He was a leader in his community, his infectious laugh and smile lighting up every room he entered. His love for his family was his guiding light, and he was deeply loved by all who knew him. To his mother, he was a beloved son. To his siblings and their children, he was a devoted brother and uncle. And to his wife and children, he was a loving and devoted husband and father. His family was the most important thing to him, and his love for them was unwavering. Jacques was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Antiola Jacques-Louis. Jacques leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Nadia; his children: Ibrahim, Maika, Yahelle, Yahir, and Ishael; mother, Meranise Jacques-Louis; sisters: Julie, Anita Mimose, Lunise, Guirlene, Guerda, and Rose Jeannie; nieces: Geraldine Saintvil, Kahinah Saintvil, Gemima Alcime, Naina Marseille, Nashra Pierre- Louis, Kimora Alcime, Maliah Alcime, Amiyah Alcime, Sasha Alcime, and Milo Alcime; nephews: Bendji Alcime, Shawn Alcime, Wallens Alcime, Jason Alcime, Joshua Alcime, Jonathan Joseph, Joshua Joseph; aunt, Francilia Jacques-Louis; uncles: Tony Edwards and Ducarmel Saint Louis, and a host of cousins, in-laws, and friends.

Dr. Jacques Bonenfants

August 12, 1963 - August 1, 2024

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