In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Esther Valasquez, 90, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. At the time of her transition, Esther was surrounded with love and attended to by her loving husband and sons. Esther was preceded in death by her son, Gary Anthony Velazquez, grandson, Corneilus Durden, and both of her parents. Esther is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Pedro Antonio Velazquez, Sons, Peter Anthony (Heike) and Richard (Rosie), and step daughter, Maria.  Esther is also survived by her grandchildren, Michelle Sheppard,  Julian Bismark, Shari, Jordan Alexander and Samira Velazquez.  Esther is also survived by her adpoted grandchildren, Jessica Rose, Jeffrey, Jr. and Sofia Moreno. She is also survived by her niece, Lynda Perdomo Ayala (Joe) and her great niece Diandra (Todd) and great nephew Javier.  She is also survived by Benjamin and Minerva Nazario, Edwin and Evelyn Nunez, and many other family and friends, too numerous to mention.