Salybia residents will mark May 18, as one of the saddest days in the village's history.
This was the feeling as family, friends and neighbours viewed separate caskets bearing father and son Lloyd and Ryan Ramkissoon at the Ramkissoons' home at Langusta Trace, Salybia.
Family members cried and had to be consoled, while others gathered in groups questioning the shooting of Lloyd, 47, and Ryan, 19. They were shot dead by a man during an argument last Friday.
Kellyann Ramkissoon, niece of Lloyd and cousin of Ryan, in her eulogy, said her uncle was an example of what men should be.
"He was very humble, always stood for dialogue and peace as the end result of differences. Uncle Lloydie, as he was called, would make every effort to encourage peace and would remind his family that was the best solution for problems," she said.
"He was a darling to all of us, a generous and loving soul. He always welcomed friends with open arms and tried his best to put a smile on their faces."
She added, "Ryan was a good child. He will remind all of us to honour our parents so that we can get their blessings. Ryan worked hand-in-hand with his dad and where Lloydie was Ryan would also be.
Pastor Raffick Mohammed, in his short address, described both Lloyd and his son as exemplars in the community of Salybia.
Mohammed told those gathered at the service that only about two years ago, he was standing in that said spot celebrating the wedding of Lloyd and Tara.
Rev Claudia Fortune, in her sermon, advised parents to make time to pray with their children and teach them good moral values, which had diminished from family lives and was making it hard to control the discipline of our children today.
"Go back to praying and teaching moral values in your homes. It worked in the past and can also work now. People now have become very wicked and have no respect for other people's lives," she added.
Lloyd and his son were laid to rest at Rampanalgas public cemetery.
Their killer is still on the run.
The Ramkissoon family remains fearful for their lives and hopes the police will provide some security for them.
RALPH BANWARIE