Leonard “Papa” “Buddy” Emanuel Larsen, Sr.

Leonard Emanuel Larsen, Sr . affectionately known as Buddy and Papa of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. Sunrise 12-7- 19 30 Sunset 2-16-2021

Leonard E. Larsen Sr . is survived by Candida R Colon Larsen his loving wife of 64 years; his son Leonard E . Larsen Jr (Ingrid Richardson) of St. Croix; his daughter Angela Larsen Bennett ( Bralyn P . Bennett Sr . ) of West Columbia and his adopted da ughter Kym Bunn (Danny Bunn Sr . );  g randdaughters Bianca Mobley ( Tairi Mobley), Lauren Larsen (Monique Harte) and Amber Bennett; grandsons of West Columbia Bralyn P Bennett Jr, Mal ik Bennett and Omari Bennett; g reatgrand s Asa Mobley and Selah Mobley; s ister-in-law Julia Larsen; n ieces and nephews Cathleen Clark e , Gary Smail , Stephen Smail , Jan Smail , Tracy Smail , Bruce Smail , Jon Larsen, Ger ville Larsen and Larisa Larsen - Neaves and a host of family and friends on St. Croix and across the United States.  He was predeceased by his mother Gervillia Thelema que Larsen; father Leonard L Larsen; sisters Juanita Smail and Leonora Larsen and brother Jean Larsen.

Buddy leaves behind a legacy of love for family, friends, St. Croix, the sea and horses.