The family of Romona Victor, a 36-year-old UNC councillor from Siparia East/San Francique, has declined a proposal for a joint funeral with her common-law husband, Rodney Ramsumair. Victor’s decomposing body was discovered alongside Ramsumair’s on November 23, with investigators concluding that Ramsumair killed Victor before taking his own life. A note left at the scene, containing an apology from Ramsumair, suggested he could not live without her. Autopsies revealed Victor died from blunt-force trauma to her head and neck, while Ramsumair succumbed to poisoning. A bottle of herbicide was found at the scene. Victor’s funeral will be held on November 27 at Irwin Park, Siparia, with the Siparia Borough Corporation providing logistical support. Her father, Francis Victor, described the couple’s 16-year relationship as tumultuous, marked by frequent quarrels and reconciliations. The tragedy has sparked widespread grief and calls for greater protections for victims of domestic violence. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar praised Victor as a dedicated public servant, emphasizing the need for support systems for those facing silent struggles. Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles echoed these sentiments, urging bipartisan efforts to address gender-based violence.