Former MNA Rosie Bistoquet laid to rest |03 January 2024
Families, friends, colleagues and acquaintances of former member of the Seychelles National Assembly, Rosie Bistoquet, who passed away last week, paid their last respects to her on Saturday, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, before she was laid to rest in the Mont Fleuri cemetery.
The ceremony was presided over by Father David Alcindor and was attended by President Wavel Ramkalawan among other dignitaries.
In his sermon, Father Alcindor stated that; “God will hold us and sustain us in the moment of grief.”
He said although it was a great moment of sadness, the service should also be a moment to celebrate her life as a MNA, a nurse and active member of the community.
Throughout the ceremony, there were testimonials from family members and colleagues, including the leader of government business in the National Assembly, Bernard Georges, acting executive director of The Guy Morel Institute, Patrick Bristol and Speaker Roger Mancienne.
“She was a woman who always worked hard to make the health sector a priority. She was brave and stood for all her principles,” stated Hon. Georges.
Speaker Mancienne referred to Hon. Bistoquet as a person who had a close connection with the community in her relations with them.
“We can see from her career and professional life that she was always doing what was right.”
In a communication from Egbert Aglae, the vice-chairperson of the Committee on Communicable Diseases, HIV/Aids & Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), it was highlighted that Mrs Bistoquet, as the chairperson, consistently prioritised the health sector in her efforts within the parliamentary committee.
Born on July 26, 1961, in the Pointe Larue district, Hon. Bistoquet, who resided there, commenced her political journey by representing the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) ruling party. She served her initial term in the National Assembly as a proportionate member.
Prior to assuming her role as a member of Parliament, Rosie Bistoquet devoted over two decades of her life to the nation's health sector, serving as a dedicated nurse and midwife.
Hon. Bistoquet served as the chairperson of the Committee on Communicable Diseases, HIV/Aids & SRH, and played a notably active role in the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus.
The unexpected passing of Hon. Bistoquet, 62, is currently under investigation by the police. Her death is being treated as a murder, and a suspect, identified as her daughter, is being detained by the police.
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Photos by Louis Toussaint
