Nestelie Demeziere

It is with deep sorrow yet profound gratitude to God that we announce the passing of Nestelie Demeziere, who went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025. She lived an extraordinary life of faith, service, and love.

Sunrise: April 27, 1923, Haiti

Sunset: January 20, 2025, 4:30 AM Florence, Arizona

Nestelie was born on April 27, 1923, in Haiti. She was a devout Christian who dedicated her life to God as a missionary, church deacon, and servant of her community. Alongside her spiritual work, Nestelie was also a successful business woman when she was in Haiti exemplifying diligence and excellence in all her endeavors.

She was the beloved mother of six children:

• Ozana Fanfan (deceased)

• Anne Marie Duval, wife of Malval Duval

• Moise Saint Luc, husband of Maud Saint Luc

• Elizabeth Dupont

• Jocelyne Vil

• Asmine Dorisca Francois, wife of Jean Isaie Francois

Nestelie's legacy lives on in her 25 grandchildren:

• Roger Fanfan, Rodner Fanfan, Fenel Fanfan, Blondine Fanfan, Nadege Fanfan

• Jeanval Duval, Esther Jean-Louis and husband

• Nathanael Duval, Samuel Duval, Anne Duval

• Rachele Louis-Jacques and husband

• Guershon St Luc and wife, Paulene Jean-Baptiste and husband

• Fabiola Alexandre and husband, Ibsen Alexandre, Winder Alexandre and wife, Stephane Alexandre and wife, Rutchelle Alexandre

• Michael Sainvil and husband, Vaina Belizaire and husband

• James Vil, Wilberson Vil and wife, Mans Patrice Vil, Tyovani Vil and wife

• Jasmin Maignan, Sergina Maignan, Joshua Maignan

She was also the proud great-grandmother of 22 great-grandchildren, including:

• Nephtalie Richard, Stephanie Richard, Nathan Louizor, Andy Louis, Henry Fanfan, Rendo Fanfan

• Jeanmax Duval, Jeanguerson Duval, Loubens Jean-Louis, Lounietchca Jean-Louis

• Queduana Duval, Sanders Duval, Larinza Duval, Annie Duval, Samuel Duval

• Selina Jean-Baptiste, Faith Jean-Baptiste, Hope Jean-Baptiste, Ceralee Saint Luc, Gianna Saint Luc, Lorielle Saint Luc

• Micael Belizaire, Gabriel Belizaire, Emmanuel Belizaire, Samuel Belizaire, Yzrael Belizaire

• Alissa Vil

Her legacy continues even further with her great-great-grandchild:

• Layanza Duval

Nestelie touched the lives of many with her unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication. She was a beacon of hope and strength to her family and community, and her memory will forever be cherished.

A Celebration of Life

Details of her funeral service will be as followed:

Her memorial service will take place Saturday February 8, 2025 at 10:00 am at the following address:

Fellowship Gateway

60 N. Recker Rd.

Gilbert, AZ 85234

As we mourn her passing, let us also celebrate the remarkable life she lived and the indelible mark she left on all who knew her. Therefore, you’re cordially invited to join us for a meal at the address below:

Mercado Shopping Center

2051 N Arizona Avenue

Chandler, AZ 85225

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. " — 2 Timothy 4:7-8