Walter John Cyril Reifer, MD
November 28, 1946 – January 31, 2023
Of Fort George Heights, St. Michael and Workmans, St George; distinguished Ophthalmologist.
Beloved son of Cyril and Enid Reifer;
Husband of Lihua Zhou;
Widower of Eileen Cummings-Reifer;
Father of Deborah Reifer and Nadia Reifer, Optometrist;
Stepfather of Karen Peng;
Grandfather of Jacob LaFlouf;
Beloved brother of George Reifer, Hazel Highland, Shirley Holmes, Julie Reifer–Jones, Colin Reifer and Madam Justice Margaret Reifer;
Uncle of Dr. Kevin Highland, Ryan Highland, Tatanya Benjamin, Rhea Mapp-Bynoe, Annick Reifer-MacGeoch, Dr. Warren Holmes, Rene, Nicholas and Amanda Reifer;
Great uncle of Dominic, Kris and Kayley Highland, Ariya Bynoe, Lucas Reifer, Caden and Zoe Benjamin;
Father-in-law of Joseph LaFlouf;
Brother-in-law of Dennis Smellie, Colin Highland, Meta Reifer;
Relative of Selwyn & Rose Reifer and family, Janette, Sonia and Celia Reifer and family, and other members of the Reifer family, Erskine Rose and family, the Norris family, the Carter/Narcisse family (USA) and the Trotman family (Florida), Shirley Hutchinson and family (USA);
Dear friend of Carl Hunte and family of the USA, Dr. Emscoe Remy, Dr. Clive Gibbons, Jerry Ishmael, Dr. Richard Ishmael, Dr. Jerome Jones, Tony Williams, Margaret Taylor, Keith and Kaye Robertson, Lolly Walker, Clenell Goodman, Dr. Victor Eastmond, Peterjon Mapp, Henderson Holmes, the late Vincent Clarke and family, Marcia Nurse, Maggie Ramdin and family, Dr. Opal Gibson-Corbin, Dr Christopher and Sonia Warner, Pat and Tyrone Small, Drs. Reggie and Marion Pierre of Grenada, Peter and Hope Clarke of the USA, the Waboso family of the UK, Michael Lashley (Arch’t), Darn Seale, Claire Gall, Dawn Hendricks and family, Leslie Atherley, Heather St. Jour, Rose Clarke, Dr. Charles Edwards & Dr. Ann St. John, Dr. Henry Fraser, Dr Fred and Sari Anduze, Shareef Abdul-Kareem, former neighbor Tony King, Radford and Cecile Hill, Gloucester Butcher and family, the UWI Mona Class of ‘73 and all his many friends, staff, and beloved patients.
The funeral of the late Dr. W. J. Cyril Reifer leaves Downes and Wilson Funeral Home on Friday, February 10, 2023 for Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2 p.m. for the service; followed by the interment.
The chapel Organist is kindly asked to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Myeloma, Lymphoma, Leukaemia Foundation. Wreaths may also be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael no later than 11 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 4 – 6 p.m.
Live streaming via Downes & Wilson Funeral Home YouTube channel
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Oswald Massiah & Family says
February 10, 2023 at 11:25 pmTo George and the entire Reifer family.
Thank you for sharing him. Cyril, always considerate, tempered and thoughtful, has completed his productive stewardship here.
His body of work and practice has shone a bright light, set new national and regional horizons and in so doing created a benchmark legacy for his chosen profession .
In the days ahead, may these things, on reflection, bring you all a lasting and soothing peace and calm.
May he rest in eternal comfort.
Ricardo Carter says
February 10, 2023 at 6:46 pmCyril you are a shining star 🌟 and will never be forgotten. My condolences to you and your family from our entire family of Carter’s and Sisnett’s.
I am happy to be able to be of help over the past few years. Rest in peace
Hilda Marshall says
February 10, 2023 at 1:30 pmTo George, Meta and family our deepest condolences on the death of your beloved Cyril May he Rest in Peace
Mike Branday says
February 7, 2023 at 5:39 pmMy classmate, my colleague, my doctor, my friend!
You know how much we will miss you.
God’s blessings for your family in these difficult days.
May your soul rest in the peace of God.
Walk good my friend
Mike and the Class of 1973
Katanya Clarke says
February 5, 2023 at 10:07 pmTo Debbie, Nadia and the rest of the family,
Words never seem adequate in moments like these. Sending love and prayers at this difficult time.
May you be comforted by God’s embrace.
♥ Katanya Clarke & Family