Obituary of Verana Mariapen

Mr. Verana "Daniel" Mariapen age 91 of LaBelle, Florida died on January 16, 2023, in Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Daniel was born in Guyana on September 17, 1931, to the late Bob and Angie Mariapen. He married Sitamah "Jane" Appanah; she preceded him in death on April 2, 2008. He worked for most of his life in the building trades both in Guyana and here in America. He was a longtime member of the LaBelle Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and cared for him.

Daniel leaves fond memories with his children; Elvis Mariapen, Elroy Mariapen and wife Indra, Desiree Santiago and husband Efrain, Patricia Mariapen, and Karen Moon and husband Nathan, along with ten adoring grandchildren and seven loving great grandchildren, along with one sister; Rita Rengasammy and many nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Daniel was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sitamah "Jane" Appanah and his son; Samuel. 

Celebration of Daniel's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023, at LaBelle Church of God with Rev. Cliff Gobble officiating, where visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Burial will be next to his wife, Jane and his son Samuel in Fort Denaud Cemetery.

Celebration arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.