The joint funeral of Gracelyn ‘Momin’ Ramberan, 48, and her son Randy ‘Jacks’ Rampersad, 26, held at Mosquito Creek, became a poignant moment of national grief. Pt Artma Maharaj, who officiated the ceremony, emphasized the profound sorrow not only for the bereaved family but for the entire nation. He urged the community to guide one another toward positive choices, stating, ‘It is important for us, as young people, as adults, as parents, as custodians, to make good choices, to advise our children and family to walk the path of truth.’ The tragic incident occurred on October 10, when gunmen stormed the family’s home in Friendship Village, San Fernando, fatally shooting the mother and son. Randy’s father, Vijay Rampersad, and his wife, Kimberly Rampersad, were also injured but survived. The funeral, held on the eve of the Divali holiday, saw the bodies cremated side by side at the Shore of Peace cremation site in La Romaine. Pt Maharaj reflected on the fragility of life and the importance of family unity, offering prayers for the grieving family. The Southern Division and Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three, are actively investigating the case, but the perpetrators remain at large.
Pundit at murdered mom, son’s funeral reminds of importance of family
