Feb. 1, 2005 — Orvin Boyzie Ronan of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on Jan. 26. He was 54.
Ronan is survived by his adopted parents, Alvin and Mavis Henley; daughters, Charmaine, Joy and Carisma Ronan, and Teniel Ronan Stewart; adopted children, Samaria and Dennis Estwick; sisters, Celestine Ronan Martin, Coreen Ronan, Brenda Ronan Skinner, Charlene Ronan J. James; brothers, Clifton Boynes Sr., Julian, Calvin and Elvis Ronan; sisters-in-law, Lydia Boynes, Allison Spencer and Asha Estwick; brothers-in-law, Stephen James, Isaac Martin Sr.; aunts, Bernice Penn, Joyce Samuel, Cynthea, Janet, Dora, Clarice, Thelma and Amy Fahie; uncles, Leando, Eurman and Elroy Fahie; great-uncle, Henry Smith; companion, Karen Estwick; special godmother, Violet Thomas; very close friend, Carlton Foy; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, with a viewing at 9 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Western Cemetery.