Elethus Antonias Coqueran

79, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2016 at his home in Valrico, Florida. Lee was born to

Marcel and Racine Coqueran on May 10, 1937 in San Fernando, Trinidad, W.I. He was

the youngest of seven children, five brothers, Victor, Theodore, Ravel, Andre and Bennett and two sisters, Vienna and Vida. On August 25, 1963, Elethus Coqueran married Cynthia Montoute and would spend the next 51 years enjoying their life raising their children and spoiling grandchildren.

Lee earned his degree in Civil Engineering while living in Indiana. It was in that line of work where he sustained most of his career eventually retiring from Hillsborough County as a Code Inspector. After retirement he took on part time work with Livesay"s Jewelry and Watchmakers Supply store

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel and Racine, his eldest brother, Victor and youngest brother, Andre. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia, daughters Eletha and Chezelle and son Jean Pierre and daughter-in-law Kelly, grandchildren Trenton, Logan, Roman, Rylan and Madalynn, his brothers Theodore, Ravel, Bennett and sisters Vienna and Vida.

Rather than mourn the death of Lee, please join the family and friends to celebrate his life. There will be a joyful gathering after the service where people can share some of his favorite foods and music and fill the house with laughter, and remember all of the happy time he shared with those he loved. The celebration of life will be held at the home where he resided with is family: 1422 Buckner Road, Valrico, Florida.

Arrangements under the direction of Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, Florida.