It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bertram McArthur “Rasmal” Challenger. Rasmal was an incredibly loving and caring husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and uncle who went above and beyond for his wife, son, grandchildren, siblings and friends. Rasmal was born on November 4, 1956, he departed this life on September 30, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of compassion, selflessness, service, and profound love for his family and community.

Rasmal was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Sheila Lambert and Arthur Challenger and his stepfather Eugene Lambert.

Rasmal’s memory will forever be cherished and kept alive by his devoted wife Lelia “Wahsana” Donovan-Challenger, and his loving son, Jahwaun Challenger, and his loving family including his grandchildren, Jahnae Challenger, Jah’Nylah Challenger, Jah’Sai Challenger, and Aaron Delgado; and sisters, Ingrid Challenger-Martin, Claudia Lambert, Candace Lambert, Kela Lambert, and Penny Lambert; and brothers, Vincent Mondesire, Jr., and Eugene Lambert Jr.; and aunts, Marilyn Lewis, Molly Batson, Bonnie Batson, Elenor Petersen, Maria Martin, and Olivine Smith, Luna James, Calma Zackery; and uncles, Angus Batson, Alphonse Lambert, Ralph Prince, and Joseph Lambert; and in-laws Noreen Gumbs (deceased), Elroy Donovan, Sr., Elroy Donovan, Jr., Brent Donovan, Makynzi Mckie, Kyree Mckie, Leroy “Akudu” Gibbons, Debra A. Richardson, Howard “Arkbada” Pickering, Karimah Edwards, Maximus “Kebobo” David, Kaleah David, Kadesha David, Tieshia Cayruth,Claude “Cheesecake” Drew Jr.III, Jah’Noriyah Henry, Jah’Deejah Henry, Jah’Myra Henry, JahSeinhym Henry, Jah’Kno-I Henry, and Jah’Heim Henry, Otis “Big’O” Martin & Family, and Pauline Lynch-Benitez & Family; and goddaughters, Chenelle Francis, and Kiosha Miller; and godson Dunico Setorie; and other relatives and close friends, The Donadelle Family, Bernice Samuel & Family, Sheryl LeGare & Family, Pasha & Family, Bernadette Maynard-Melendez, Rafael “Shima” Reyes & Family, Aseysha Merrit & Family, Celeste Bishop Grosvenor & Family, Buso & Family, Jahshae & Family, Shaka Boom, Myron & Family, Trash & Family, Pamela Browne & Family, The Hoheb Family, PMP Brothers, and Nadir for Life Family (NFL).

He also leaves to mourn a host extended family members, friends, and colleagues—far too many to list, but each deeply loved and cherished.

Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to gather, remember, and celebrate Rasmal’s life and legacy during the following services.