I can’t believe its been a year already, Liz the memories I have of you will always be in my heart.Rest in peace.

It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of such a wonderful friend, humanitarian, and just a good person. Miss Elizabeth Stoddard was involved in many humanitarian missions assisting Jay Bee Medical Services International  in building the clinic in Buxton Village in Guyana. She also assisted with our food program. Ms. Elizabeth was just an all rounder; you call on her and she was there to answer the call. Rest IN  Peace Elizabeth. I’m grateful that you were in our lives and till we will meet again . My condolences to your family.

Genevieve Adams

Aunt Liz, you will be missed. Your memory lives on in your beautiful daughters, and in all of the lives you have touched in your time on this earth. Walk forever in peace and love with Uncle Hammy.  Love to you always.

Daryl Vanessa Stoddard

Gwen was always positive even when she was going through her challenges. She loved teaching the English as a second language class, I admired her love and dedication to God. I am looking forward to seeing her in heaven when Jesus comes. Praying for you and the family. God bless you. 

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the entire family including my friend Jodeen. Jodeen spoke so highly of her aunt that in our conversations I began referring to her as auntie. Auntie took an extra liking towards my daughter, Jayla, as it related to her educational experience. She would offer great advice and encouraging words to us which was always appreciated. Although I never spoke to her or met her, I knew she had a beautiful, kind spirit. Auntie, rest in peace and you will be dearly missed. 

Gwendolyn Elizabeth was my dear friend and a loving spirit. Although we are no longer experiencing her physically, I am certain that her remarkable spirit and presence will always be with us. I pray to our Lord Jesus Christ to protect her soul, protect her precious children, protect all her loved ones and comfort her community in ways that only He can.

To Gwendolyn,
You mean so much to me. You have seen me grow up, seen the kids grow up and I have always seen you as a second mother to me since my mom passed away. I will always remember how big your heart was, the guidance, motivation and love you had for my family and me. I am who I am today because I feel you loved me like your own. You will always be in my heart. The Espino family will never forget you.💕

Elizabeth/Gwen, you will always be my dearest friend. You were always about family and friends. You opened your heart and home to all that needed help. I truly admired you. Thanks for all that you have done on this earth. Will definitely miss you my friend.


I traveled through your universe with the intent of exploring the weaving colors of your handiwork, within the universal frame of regality. As I excavated I discovered thoughts of “being” woven in your harmonious embodiment, and I hugged them, and began to pen these words authoritatively – matriarch, mother, humanist, religious, prudent, perceptive, preeminent, sagacious, inviolable, graceful, exemplary, tender devotion and civic-mindedness. Coming out of this process was edifying and mirror-like, because you live your philosophy through engaging and serving the common good, understanding the sensitivity to human wants and
needs – the plight of the poor and underclass, in particular children – promoting dignity of giving without acknowledgements.
Even your occasional indignation is meted out with compassion! “Laugh”! These outlined facts are visible and interlaced in your personality – a gracious smile – a helping hand – a warm embrace – a genuine gift – an open home with victuals, according to need and eccentricity –promoting wellness and the wholesomeness of food –
a teacher of the highest order whose mantra is providing students, associates and friends with the means of speaking their word, while dealing critically and creatively with their reality, which enables them to be part in “the transformation of their world” by speaking, which Paul Freire in the Pedagogy of the Oppressed calls “Eradication of the Fear of Freedom”. You have an irreversible commitment to family and siblings – a donor who defines the moment, and understands the supreme nature of self-sacrifice, by donating a kidney to your mother – What Faith! Highly! Spiritual actualization of “Love” – What Moral Certainty! Yes! Love is highly spiritual and has nothing to do with social order, so I humbly submit self because you are an extraordinary woman and “being” – A Shawoman!
I am saluting you, confidant, Gwendolyn Elizabeth Richards Stoddard. Continue to breathe the breath of wisdom. ONE LOVE!

Liz, you have always been a loving sister in my life.  I thank you for all what you have done for me and my loving children.   Everyday i continue with my life you'll be missed. 

Love you Ruthie


                      A Journey Remembered
Our dear Eliz has journeyed through our lives and has left footprints; footprints of love, kindness, compassion, humor and faith. 
She has left us but only for a short while.  Let’s keep our eyes on the trail she has left behind for us. 
To her daughters, sister, nieces, nephews and grand, be comforted with these precious memories. 
Love Always,
Marva Richardson-Griffin


Liz,  you'll be missed.  Always in my heart.
Rest in peace.  
Loving sister Ruthie


Where do I begin.....? Liz you had a big part in my up bringing. Summer of 1972 when my relocated us back to ST.Thomas we had no place to stay. You and your mother assisted us so we weren't homeless. You were always looking out for me, enrolled me into school, found me my first job. I think it was called "Park West" restaurant by the park. As I sit and reflect on our times together, the first thing that comes to mind is your smile and the many jokes we shared. I will forever keep the memories our children spent together during holidays especially Christmas.
 Liz was always looking out for the needs of others; she had a extremely generous spirit. I will never forget her kindness she will always stay forever in my heart. Rest in Eternal Peace until we meet again.                                                               Elizabeth Ladzekpo& family

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
                

This must be one of the most difficult things that I’ve written. Found myself overcome with emotions and having to start over, all while knowing that I had to say something in your honor. In fact, when I share a nugget of wisdom, a proverb, or an “old time” saying, I’m only quoting you. It’s a testimony to how much that I’ve learned from you throughout my entire lifetime. I just want you to know that your statements were never in vain, and everything Stuck. Stating that I’m going to miss you would be a gross understatement; but I’ll miss getting to pop up and check on you unannounced and just because I was thinking about you, or being able to simply call to say hello. I’m going to miss the laughter, words of wisdom, encouragement, and having someone that truly saw & understood me. Through you I learned that family doesn’t always have anything to do with consanguinity. Although this goodbye hurts, we take comfort in knowing that you’re not in pain and are at peace. Love always, Cherise Charleswell.

Words cannot express, THANK YOU  Elize!!
                                   JERMAINE (Nephew)

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the entire family including my friend Jodeen. Jodeen spoke so highly of her aunt that in our conversations I began referring to her as auntie. Auntie took an extra liking towards my daughter, Jayla, as it related to her educational experience. She would offer great advice and encouraging words to us which was always appreciated. Although I never spoke to her or met her, I knew she had a beautiful, kind spirit. Auntie, rest in peace and you will be dearly missed. Love, Janel & Jayla 

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Gwendolyn Elizabeth Stoddard

15 May, 1950 – 23 April, 2023

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

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