Frantzie Balmir-Beauvais

Dr. Frantzie Marie Balmir was born on May 12, 1963 to Augusta and Frantz Balmir in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Frantzie immigrated to the United States on December 1975 with her three siblings. From a young age Frantzie always wanted to be a physician and was inspired by her uncle Dr. Serge Balmir and great cousin Dr. Harry Borno.

Frantzie always excelled scholastically. She graduated from Meyer Levine Jr. High School in 1978 and Clara Barton High School in 1981. Frantzie attended Helene Fuld School of Nursing and also graduated from Brooklyn College where she majored in Biology and chemistry. She went on to teach at Long Island University and there received a Masters in Physiology.

Frantzie was also surprisingly adventurous and was in the army reserve for many years. Frantzie then returned to pursuing her dream of becoming a physician. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana where she received her medical degree and her PhD. Frantzie went on to practice family medicine.

Frantzie met her husband Lyonel Beauvais and the two were married in August of 1997. In January of 2000 they were blessed with a son Erik Nicholas. Frantzie loved to travel and was able to do that with her family.

Most people who meet Frantzie usually come away with the same thought that is her love for people and her desire to help. Frantzie lived by the motto “treat others as you would want them to treat you.

Frantzie is survived by her loving husband Lyonel, son Erik, parents Frantz and Augusta Balmir, siblings Marie Chantal Giordani, Magalie Bowen, Reginald Adam, Sandra Balmir and Doris Dorilas. Nieces and Nephews, Shandarah Banjo, Eugene Giordani IV, Savannah Bowen, Averie Bowen, Vanlee B. Adam, Gabrielle Bowen, Rubens Adam, Reginal Adam and great niece Samiah Banjo.

Condolences

Vve Antonine Beauvais

Ghislaine Beauvais Williams, Peter and Patricia Williams

Nicole Gaston Menard et famille

Ginette Beauvais and Melinda

Daniel, Karine, Simon, Daniel Jr, Stephane and Marie Alexandra Beauvais

Evelyne Beauvais Milhim, Fabienne, Vanessa, Hansy Jr

Philippe, Jackie , Gilbert, Kayla, Gregory Beauvais

Reginald, Gretchen, and Reginald Junior

Maryse Beauvais

The Balmir , Denis, Dasque, Xavier and Borno Family.

Special Thanks and Appreciation

From your loving siblings to Magalie ”Maggie” Bowen, your devotion to your family is deeply appreciated. You not only cared for Frantzie but you also care for Mom and Dad. If we have not said it enough, thank you for your selfless giving to us all.

For you unfailing love and devotion:

Dr. Liautaud & Staff

Colleagues at Rikers Island

Berthy, Leslie, Nathalie, Gabby and Evelyne

Van Uden Center-Dr. Alfonso Van Uden and Staff

Dr. SebastianTeh

Elizabeth Arisitzabal

Michael Durant

You Can Thrive

Pastor Sam, Brother Bruno and their congregation as well as all those who supported her in prayer regularly.

Broken Chain

We little knew the day that

God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you

but you didn't go alone.

For part of us went with you

the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories.

Your love is still our guide,

and though we cannot see you

you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken

and nothing seems the same,

but as God calls us one by one

the chain will link again.