A St. Vincent Girls’ High School (GHS) student died of cancer on Thursday, her graduation day.
A social media post began circulating during the graduation ceremony, requesting prayers and support for the student, Morica DaSilva, who was in the hospital with stage 4 cancer.
The school later announced that the Form 5 Technical student had died.
“Morica will be remembered for her kindness, intelligence, resilience, and warm friendship. She had a love for singing and dancing and was a valued member of the Loyal Hearts Ad Alta Choir. She also enjoyed crocheting and brought creativity and joy to those around her,” the school said in a social media post.
Earlier on Thursday, DaSilva was recognised with the Celina Cordice-Primus Award for Perseverance, “a testament to the determination, courage, and strength of character she displayed throughout her journey,” the post said.
“We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Morica’s parents, family, friends, classmates, and all who knew and loved her. During this time of profound grief, we keep them in our thoughts and prayers and hope they find comfort in the love and support of those around them.
“Though she is no longer with us, her memory will forever remain a cherished part of the Girls’ High School family. Details regarding her funeral service will be shared as they become available.”
Meanwhile, the president of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union, Fiona Charles-Williams, expressed condolences to DaSilva’s mother, Marva DaSilva, who is a member of the union.
“… we are in sympathy and we offer condolences to Morica’s extended family and Marva’s extended family,” Charles-Williams said in a voicenote to union members.
“We offer condolences to the Headmistress and staff of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Girls’ High School as well as the graduating class of 2026,” she said.
“We are saddened by this loss, and we ask the Lord to give them comfort in their time of bereavement,” Charles-Williams further stated.
That is so sad 😪 RIP YOUNG SOUL. Pray God give comfort and strength to the family and all who mourn.
Sleep on in perfect peace beautiful soul.
This is so sad condolences to her families her school and community 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌸🌸🌸
My deepest and sincere condolences to all who are mourning the loss of this young lady, i pray for strength and comfort in this time of brereavement. Life is very short and fragile and at a tender age she passed on hope she prepared to meet her máster. Death have no age nor respect for anyone , the last enemy that will be destroyed is death, i lost 2 siblings last year and 2 in 2023 but my God is faithful and amazing.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends. May her sweet soul rest in peace. GONE TOO SOON.
May Morica Rest In Peace in God arms and I wish to extend my deepest condolences 💐 to her family for the loss of their beloved daughter 👧🏽🙏🏻
OMGodness! I’m reading and crying at the sane time. Such a beautiful girl!! On her graduation day?? Nooo! Heartfelt Condolences to the entire family and All who knew her. RIEP N Power dear Angel..🎖🎀🎗✨️🎁✨️🎖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
My Deepest condolences to d entire family. So, so very Sad indeed.
Donna Quashie Ollivierre
My deepest condolences to the family. I fo hope you will kind the strength to cope as you go through this difficult time.May her memories remind you of the good times she spend while she was in life.RIP
My condolences to the family. I can imagine how difficult it is for you. I pray that God will strengthen you in this difficult time.
The Lord no best he heald from her pain.R.I.P Angel
This is truly heartbreaking. May Morica find eternal peace in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. My deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the entire school community. May God grant you all strength and comfort during this difficult time. 🙏
Saw this on social media and was wondering what happened to her. She is now pain free and not suffering. Keeping remember all the fond memories you had with this brave young lady. Condolences to her entire family and may her soul rest in perfect peace. Pray you will eventually meet again under happier circumstances.