Ydovia Felix

Ydovia Felix, affectionately known as “Dodo,” peacefully breathed her last breath on July 29, 2024, at Miami Gardens Nursing Rehab to rest awaiting the coming of her Savior and Lord. Born on January 10, 1925, in Riviere Froide Haiti, Dodo lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to her family and faith. Dodo was the cherished second daughter of Thevaliere Felix and Degrace Thermitus, in a close-knit family of four. From an early age, she embodied the values of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, traits that would define her journey through life. Her early years were spent in Riviere Froide, where she received her elementary education. Dodo met her late partner, Gaston Verneret, and together they raised seven children. As children, we witness how she perfected the proverbial “bat dio pou fe beu” which literally means “beating the water to make butter”. She was a hard worker. Her life was rooted in a deep Christian faith, which blossomed further when she was baptized in 1997 at Shekinah Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haiti. The following year, she emigrated to the United States, joining her daughter Ruth in Miami, Florida. After two years, she moved to New York to be closer to her other daughters: Denise and Ketty, after she relocated to Pennsylvania where she faithfully served as a deaconess at Bethlehem Seventh-day Adventist Church in Pennsylvania. In 2019, following the heart-wrenching loss of one of her children: Denise, Dodo returned to Florida to be with Ruth. She did not allow the bitterness of grief to steal her joy. Despite the challenges she faced, her spirit remained resilient and her heart full of love. Dodo’s kitchen was the heart of her home, where she lovingly prepared meals for her family. Her six surviving children carry on her legacy: Gervais, Bertha, Jean David, Sonia, Ketty, and Ruth Verneret. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, all of whom she cherished deeply. Dodo’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, her boundless love for her family, and her remarkable strength. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, a caring grandmother, a supportive great-grandmother, and a friend. Her sacrifice and dedication to those she loved will forever be etched in our hearts. May her soul rest in eternal peace while waiting for the second coming of Christ Jesus her Lord. Adieu Dodo, Adieu!

Ydovia Felix

January 10, 1925 - July 29, 2024

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