Mario Phillip Forbes

Mario Phillip Forbes Age: 49 Years of #24 Samson Street, Nassau Village,

Secured his final post at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Mario was born at Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas on Wednesday, October 30, 1974

Maria Forbes welcomed her first child, a lively baby boy, at Princess Margaret Hospital. 
He grew quickly and proved to be an independent toddler, bringing immense joy to his mother, 
grandmother, and aunts as he learned to walk, talk, and explore the world around him.

However, on June 10th, 1977, tragedy struck when a devastating house fire broke out 
while Mario at age 3 and his cousin Dominic, driven by hunger, navigated the kitchen 
using a kerosene lamp. They had been enjoying a second helping of dumpling soup 
prepared by Mario's late grandmother when the lamp fell, igniting an uncontrollable 
blaze that consumed their home and belongings.

The family was gripped by terror, believing the two boys had perished in the fire. 
Emotions ran high as they mourned what they thought was the loss of their children. 
Fortunately, a Good Samaritan neighbor Mr. Adrian Adderley rescued Mario and 
Dominic before the fire could claim them completely, rushing them to 
Princess Margaret Hospital for urgent medical care.

The family experienced a profound relief and joy upon learning that both boys had 
survived the ordeal. Mario recovered from minor burns and smoke inhalation, and 
he continued to enjoy a happy childhood surrounded by his cousins and loving family.

A time to learn; 
On September 3rd, 1979, Mario embarked on his educational journey at 
William Gordan Primary School on Wulff Road. He thrived in the learning environment, 
forming close friendships with Fabian 'Tex', Mody (who predeceased him) and Keyno, 
who became like brothers to him and remained lifelong friends.

Transitioning to Government High School on September 2nd, 1985 for junior high, 
Mario continued to excel academically while also making a name for himself in sports. 
Under the guidance of Coach Sidney Cartwright, he became a standout track and field 
athlete and a star in soccer, earning numerous awards and medals for his school.

In June 1991, at the age of 17, Mario successfully completed his high school education, 
marking a significant milestone in his young adult life.

A time to work: 
After completing High School, Mario continued working at John Chea on Robinson Road 
& East Street where he was a packing boy since high school. He remained employed at 
that establishment for a number of years. As time progressed, he realized, he wanted to 
challenge his skills and joined the construction site of the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. 
He remained in construction for approximately seven plus years. After Construction, 
Mario sought out employment in the area of Security, where he was employed with 
Migrafill Security Group sometime in 2010. In the role of Security, he upheld his position 
and guarded his station with pride. He was stationed at the RBC branch on Mackey Street 
for a great amount of time, where he developed great friendship and relationship with 
many of the bank staff and customers. He was always courteous to all that walked through 
the bank doors. On August 8th, 2018 he later joined the Clifton Heritage Foundation Security 
team where he was last employed. There, he developed and maintained an 

excellent relationship with his co-workers, management, as well as served the visitors to the best of his abilities.

A time to live: 
Mario experienced profound moments in his life, marked by joy and sorrow. On March 31st, 1995, 
he celebrated becoming a father for the first time, filled with overwhelming happiness upon learning 
he had a son. Naming the baby after himself, MJ became Mario's pride and joy from the moment 
of his birth. Mario remained deeply involved in MJ's life, cherishing their father-son bond through 
countless happy moments.

A new chapter unfolded on June 12th, 2005, when Mario welcomed his beloved daughter, 
his princess My'Ia Maria Forbes. This added another precious bond to Mario's life that was 
irreplaceable. His perspective on the world changed profoundly with the arrival of his two 
beautiful children. Mario dedicated himself to spending quality time with them and providing 
unwavering support, ensuring they knew the love and presence of their father throughout their lives.

However, Mario's life also bore the weight of profound loss. In 1992, he mourned the passing 
of his first love, his mother, followed shortly by the loss of his baby sister. The pain deepened 
in 2009 with the disappearance of his brother Davaldo at sea, an absence that left Mario grappling 
with immense sorrow and disbelief. Despite these hardships, Mario found solace and strength in 
his remaining siblings, Shenica and Victoria, his younger sisters. He expressed his love openly to them, 
always ensuring they knew they held a special place in his heart.

Mario's presence at family gatherings was a source of joy and light, where he danced and shared 
laughter with loved ones. His warmth and fun-loving nature endeared him to everyone around him, 
leaving lasting memories of his vibrant spirit and deep love for his family.

A time to die: 
On June 24, 2024, Mario was taken to the hospital by his sister Victoria and her oldest son Demario Jr. 
due to persistent pain he had experienced intermittently for about a month. Unable to walk or communicate, 
his nephew had to carry him into the emergency room. The medical team in the ER made every effort to 
resuscitate him. Sadly, their attempts proved unsuccessful, and Mario took his last breath that day. 

Mario is preceded in death by his:
Mother: Maria Forbes;
Brother: Davaldo Fabian Brown;
Sister: Kendera Lloyd; 

The Radiance of this "Opal of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his
One Son: Mario Phillip Forbes Jr.;
One Daughter: My'Iah Forbes;
Four Adopted Children; Cleon Rolle, Picewell Pageot, Kanye Bastian and Debroahnique;  
Father: Marcus Edgar Moxey;
Paternal Brothers Including: Marlon, Kevin, Marco, Marcus, Elvis and Leonardo Moxey;
Maternal Two Sisters: Shenica Smith (Stephen) and Victoria Tynes;
Paternal Sisters Including: Erica Armbrister (Samuel), Keva Henfield (Solomon), 
Gia, Joy, Vernetta, Maxine and Antionett Moxey;
Numerous Nephews Including: Davante Brown, Demario and Desean Ferguson, Justin, 
Ethan and Stevano Smith, Derick Bastian, Kendrick, Kenya Sands and Ervin Moxey;
Adopted Mother: Orean Saunders 
Adopted Siblings: Reonda, Nicole, Tamara and Charles Saunders 
One Uncle: William Curry;
Seven Aunts: Jacquline Johnson (Vincent), Elizabeth Morrison (Anthony), Leila Curry, 
Martha Saunders, Vernita Green, Florence Clyde and Edith Staldord;
Cousins: Stanley Forbes, Raquel Bannister, Dominic Sands, Erica Scott, Jermaine Miller, 
Maitland Moxey, Samantha Dean, Inspector Medwelth Curry, Inspector Garnell Newbold, 
Ramona Munroe, Anya McKenzie, Travis Curry, Tracey Cooper and Shacara Murray;
One Granduncle: William Wallace of Great Harbor Cay;
One Grandaunt: Christina Wallace of Great Harbor Cay;
Godmother: Lillian McKenzie;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: The Brothers of Southwest Lodge #1789, 
The Staff of Clifton Heritage National Park, Charlene Strachan, Iris McKenzie, Vincent Moss, 
Nicole and Dwight Jones, Catherine Clarke, Athena Johnson-Turnquest, Bianca Ferguson, 
Andy Smith, Miteraine Coakley, Drexel Dorsett, Keyno Mackey, Ricardo Gibson, Kristen Johnson, 
Timothy Forbes, Vynaldo Rolle, Sherry Laflure, Petula McCartney, Nicole Martin, Michael Tynes, 
Kendal and Dominica Capron, Sharon, Chafree and Nyshan Smith, Melissa Brice and their Families, 
The Cooper, Chase, McKenzie, Pageot, Pennerman, Rolle, Curtis, Brown and Fowler Families, 
The Smith Family of Behring Point, Andros, Samson Street and the entire Nassau Village Community.