In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Excelman Joseph de Lagarde, Jr., 86, of St. Thomas, U.S.  Virgin Islands who passed away Friday, May 03, 2024.

He was born on September 2, 1937 to Excelman & Florence (Monsanto) de Lagarde.

He graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School and furthered his education in learning the Electrical Engineering Trade where he worked and later became his own boss in this field. Celly Electrical as he was well known to many for his excellent work throughout the community. He showed professionalism in his craft, and precision work in any project. He also shared his knowledge with many that wanted to learn the trade as he loved the work and it showed.

He was preceded in death by his parents Excelman de Lagarde Sr., and Florence Monsanto de Lagarde.

He is survived by his wife, Delita C de Lagarde, daughters, Melissa de Lagarde and spouse, Alvin Silcott; Syria de Lagarde-Thomas and spouse, Henry "Hank" Thomas Jr.: son Gregory Cruse and spouse, Cheryl Cruse; Grand-children, Brian Roberts, Shereese Mala, Shawn Silcott, Khadijah Estrill, Sherika Silcott, Seriah Silcott, Dior Thomas, Gregory Cruse Jr. and Te'quan Cruse; Step-grandson, Shaquille Thomas. Great-grandchildren Kasidy Roberts, Brianna Newton, Dequan Duncan, Chayne Oneal Jr., Keemayah Ford, Shawn Silcott Jr., Amaya Range, Brayden Bachan, Kayden Bachan and Alessia Cruse

Other relatives and friends to numerous to mention.

Special family & friends to numerous to mention.