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Popular food vendor Rene St Clair Jeffers aka 'Panchie' passes

- Jeffers reportedly died this morning, August 2, 2021
Popular food vendor Mr Rene St Clair Jeffers aka 'Panchie' reportedly died this morning, August 2, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Popular food vendor Mr Rene St Clair Jeffers aka 'Panchie' has died, according to reports reaching our newsroom, today, August 2, 2021.

Jeffers, of Sophie Bay, reportedly passed away this morning.

Fondly referred to as 'Panchie', Jeffers operated a food van at nights along Fishlock Road.

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Rene St Clair Jeffers.

26 Responses to “Popular food vendor Rene St Clair Jeffers aka 'Panchie' passes”

  • .... (02/08/2021, 14:58) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    rest easy olehead...a legend in the food game
  • unknown (02/08/2021, 15:24) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.P Panchie
  • vex (02/08/2021, 15:27) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no
  • NABOUR (02/08/2021, 15:52) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    HE WAS A GOOD MAN MY FRIEND .CONDOLANCE TO THE ENTIRE SAMILY .
    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PIECE
  • VI native (02/08/2021, 16:27) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    This one hard, I cannot believe. Panchie Manday as I know him was a vibrant man in the community an avid Sportsman and businessman. He will be greatly missed from our community. My Condolences to his family especially his wife Izine and the children. May he rest Easy.
  • E. Leonard (02/08/2021, 16:31) Like (38) Dislike (0) Reply
    Warmest condolences to Rene Julius, popularly known as Panchie, family on his sudden and untimely passing. Panchie, along with his older Brother Anthony ‘Do-Do Bim’ Bridgewater, and I were schoolmates at the Road Town Primary School. Panchie, though born in either St.Kitts or Nevis, migrated to the VI at a young age and made it his beloved home. I last saw Panchie at Rightway Supermarket in Purcell in September 2019; of course, he was dressed in his favorite and signature colour—-Green.’ At the time, he was mourning the loss of his brother Anthony Bridgewater; he also lost a younger brother George a few years ago.

    Panchie was a generous, affable soul that love and lived life. He was ardent softball supporter and an accomplished softball player. He had a flair for the game. On the Astros team, he at first base and James ‘Butchie’ Eddie at second base were an impregnable duo; it was difficult to hit through the right side with any success. Panchie was fearless and competent and dare any batter to lay down a bunt on the right side. He was always a top selectee for the national team.

    May he RIP. To the family, stay strong and keep the faith.
    • 1970's (02/08/2021, 18:32) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      I think Butchie Eddie was the 3rd baseman and Rupert Smith the short stop. Can't remember who the 2nd baseman was. But yes, Panchie was the first baseman. I can still remember Panchie's base hit between 3rd and short. I think it was in a (1976 or 1977) championship game against Webb Frett and the Atoms, which effectively sealed the win for the Astros.

      Can't remember who won the series.
      • guy hill (03/08/2021, 00:50) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
        @1970's... Butchie was the second base man. Yes he was the human vaccum cleaner. Good glove. RIP Panchie aka de yabba.
    • cousin (02/08/2021, 21:58) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      WELL SAID ELTON YOU TOUCH THE SPOT WITH COUSIN PANCHIE. WHO KNOWS A GREAT SOFTBALL PLAYER AND A FOOD VAN COOK. MY FAMILIES ARE IN SHOCK OF HIS PASSING, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
      • E.Leonard (03/08/2021, 08:04) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Cousin, keep the faith and be strong. Panchie (the Yabba as Guy Hill remembers) was more than an elite softball player or a food van entrepreneur. He was a true Virgin Islander and a part of the VI fabric; a part of the community. As I and other Virgin Islanders, he was a kindred Virgin Islander, embracing the culture, customs, and courtesies of the BVI. He will be missed but remembered.
  • Leelee (02/08/2021, 16:40) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    condolences to his family
  • Maverick (02/08/2021, 16:50) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    Another brother goes back to the earth,I hope that he made his peace with his maker and extend sincere condolence to all left to mourn.
  • So true (02/08/2021, 17:42) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    He was a wonderful kind hearted man. Condolences to his family and friends.
  • Xxx (02/08/2021, 18:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am in tears family hold strong
  • Condolences (02/08/2021, 18:36) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to his family and friends.
  • Cuevo (02/08/2021, 19:12) Like (3) Dislike (44) Reply
    The country’s high blood pressure, high cholesterol rates will now decline. The poor cardiovascular doctor’s children will now go hungry.
    • @Cuevo (03/08/2021, 00:01) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
      Such an insensitive statement during this disheartening time
      My God some of u don’t know timing while I respect your right to comment cmon please the Bereaving family and friends gosh man...
  • WOW (02/08/2021, 20:58) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Order the green casket from now, so sad
  • Chicken/corn on Cob (02/08/2021, 21:59) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rest In Eternal Peace Panchie!!! He was a really good man that feed alot of people local and tourists alike, best corn on the Cob and Chicken Leg !!!! Will be truly Missed !!
  • guy hill (02/08/2021, 22:56) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ah de Yabba. We spoke just a few days ago about our fav football team the Raiders. Condolences to the entire family.
  • LE/HG (03/08/2021, 00:18) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Panche made basketball more entertaining as he was very vocal on the sidelines in bad boy corner during the good ol days of "Old Court" Next basketball or softball season should definitely be named in his honor. RIP
  • Lady (03/08/2021, 06:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    My condolences to his family and friends
  • Mrs Tubman (04/08/2021, 12:57) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Never had his chicken. Heard sooo much praise about it but never got around to that experience. Much regrets. Perhaps his recipe will continue somehow.
    Condolences to all and also to the BVI.
  • Paranoia1 (06/08/2021, 08:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Notables of the 70s Soft Ball Era..IT is now 2021..A Decade that began with an Palindromed
    Year 02 02 2020..Why Cry...We have 10 Years to reach 2030..How Many of US will be Obituaried during the Next 10 Years..??? How Many Will
    Be Reading Virgin Islands News ONLINE..
    Is not a Matter of Guess Work...


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