Yolande Bonhomme

Yolande Bonhomme was born in Haiti to Maxi Bonhomme and Helene Cham on October 22, 1931. She married Stenio Saintilien in 1956 in Port Au Prince, Haiti. In 1964, she emigrated to the U.S. where was employed as a housekeeper. She worked hard and eventually sent for her family. She was a devoted mother and wonderful friend.

She was well-loved by many throughout Haiti, New Jersey and Florida. Yolande had a very comedic nature about her, she could make anyone laugh and brighten up their day. Her jokes, next to her cooking, will be some of everyone’s favorite memories of her. Those who were fortunate enough to taste her cooking will never forget it, every dish she made was full of passion and reminded you of home. Besides her cooking, Yolande was also known for her generous heart and hardworking spirit. To know her, is to love her and she will be missed by so many.

Yolande is preceded in death by her son Claudel, as well as her brother George Marcel, and sister Herline Marcel Wah.

Yolande is survived by her 4 Children – Mario, Goldy, Henry and Bernard Saintilien

9 Grandchildren - Bernard Saintilien Jr. – Christopher Saintilien – Mario Saintilien Jr. – Carline Saintilien – Regine saintilien, Jonathan Ghassan – Francesca Ghassan – Oliver Saintilien – Claudel Saintilien

2 Great grandchildren – Audrey and Brook Saintilien

Brothers & Sisters – Renee Marcel – Mimose & Carlos Paul – Gaston Marcel

Her nephews and nieces: Farah & Corey Holmes, Helene Marcel, Karla Paul , Patrick Paul, Amy & Keith Scott – Gaston Marcel Jr – Irma Marcel.

Cousins – Ivan Bonhomme and family. Yolaine Milfort – Louise Milceus and family

Special Thank you to Venette Mercier

The Chouloutte Family (By marriage)

The Sejour Family (By marriage)

The Dalman Family ( By Marriage)

And to all those this lose has affected, may God give you comfort.

Memorials/Donations may be given on her behalf to “Pitit Maman Mary in Port-au-Prince, Haiti”

The family of Yolande Bonhomme wishes to extend our sincere thanks to everyone that has been a part of her celebration of life.

Psalm 91 . Verse 2 . I will say to the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God in him will I trust.

Funeral services will be held 12PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, officiating. Burial and Arrangements will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Bonhomme family.