Facius Alfreide

Facius Alfreide, 62, of Seaford, Delaware, went home to Heaven, on Tuesday November 26th, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Facius was born on Thursday June 9th in the 1949th year in Camp-Coq, Haiti to the late Anacius and Susan Alfreide both of Camp-Coq, Haiti. He married his exquisite wife the former Albertha Fortune on November 30th in the 1974th year. They spent 39 beautiful years together all the way up until his death. Facius was a devote Pastor who's goal was to share the gospel to whomever and wherever he was able to. He loved the Lord and cherished his family, there wasn't a person in whom he couldn't find the good in; as they say in creole “Tout moun se bon moun”. Pastor Facius began Pastoring in the year 1978, bringing the gospel to Croix de mission and founding the first church in Croix de mission, Haiti named “Bethanie Baptist Church”. He then migrated to United States of America in the early 1980's to seek a better opportunity for his family and to expand the ministry that the Lord had given him. After spending a partial time in Florida he arrived in Federalsburg, Maryland and founded the First Haitian Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Maryland. Pastor Facius was the first Haitian Pastor to bring the gospel to the eastern shore, and was the first and primary Haitian Pastor. Through his first church First Haitian Baptist Church the doors were open for the Haitian community to flourish; giving Haitians a place to worship and an opportunity to unite. To this day every Haitian church in the eastern shore and northern Delaware area has derived from The First Haitian Baptist Church. Facius Alfreide planted five churches ranging from mid Delaware through the eastern shore to Virginia. Facius Alfreide is survived by his wife Albertha Alfreide of Seaford, De; his mother in law Marie Lumina Narcisse of Seaford, De; his four children Bertine Lucas and her husband Chelrick Lucas of Seaford, De; Jean Alfreide of Seaford, De; Jhimpy Alfreide of Miami, Fl; and Jeff Alfreide of Seaford, De. Two grandchildren Samorah Josie Lucas of Seaford, De and Lehem Chelrick Lucas of Seaford. De. He is also survived by his seven siblings Jaccine Alfreide of Camp-Coq, Haiti; Lydia Vixama of Camp-Coq, Haiti; Jean Frank Alfreide of Miami, Florida; Facil Alfreide of Camp-Coq; Jean Melaudie Alfreide of Miami, Florida; Ellen Alfreide of Camp-Coq, Haiti; Marie-ellen Alfreide of Camp-Coq, Haiti; and a host of nieces and nephews and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Anacius and Susan Alfreide, and his brother Alfred Alfreide. Pastor Facius was called home on November 26th, 2013 around 4am surrounded by his wife, mother in law, children and grandchildren. He went peacefully home to His Heavenly Father after fulfilling his God given purpose on this earth. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Facius Alfreide, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Facius Alfreide

June 9, 1949 - November 26, 2013