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It is with profound sadness that the Watson, Mathies , Malekebu and Vincent families
announce the sudden death of their brother, father, grandfather, husband and son, Mr.
Saku Ansumana Watson.
This sad event occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his
residence in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Mr. Watson was predeceased by his parents, Mr. Moses Watson and Mrs. Tenneh Watson,
his stepmother, Mrs. Martha Watson, his siblings, Vinicius Freeman, Frank Watson, Korvah
Watson, Boima Watson and Martin Watson.
Mr. Saku A. Watson is survived by his wife, Dr. Helena Mathies Watson, his children, Mr.
Ansumana Watson of Maryland, USA and Ms. Tenneh Watson of Pretoria, South Africa, Step
children, Sandy, and Nathan Yancy, his siblings, Mrs. Winifred Faulkner (Larry), Mr. Morris
Burphy, Mr. Joseph Watson (Clavenda), Mr. Michael S. Watson (Venus), Mr. Siaffa Watson,
Mr. Peter O. Watson, Mrs. Doris Watson-Wreh (John), Mrs. Fata Watson Kieh (Samuel) all of
the USA; Mr. Kolako Watson, Mrs. Fatu Watson Gbee, Ms. Marie Watson, Mr. Nathan
Watson, Mr. Isaac Watson and Ms. Korto Watson all of Liberia, many nephews, nieces,
cousins and a host of other relatives and friends in the US and Liberia.
May the soul of our dear brother, father, grandfather, husband and son, Mr. Saku Ansumana
Watson rest in eternal peace and light perpetual shine upon him till we meet again on that
great resurrection morning! AMEN!
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOW:
Wake Keeping: Friday, March 28, 2025 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
7200 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Funeral Service: Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9 am – 12 pm
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
7200 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Repast: New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW, Saint Paul, MN 55112
Family Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Helena Mathies Watson@763 447 9452
Mrs. Joanna Mathies Davies@ 763 232 2550
Mr. Sando Davies @ 612 396 6412
Mr. Michael S. Watson@ 973 432 9787
Mr. Siaffa A. Watson@ 630 802 0443
Mrs. Fata Watson Kieh@6124323282
Mr. Samuel S. Kieh@612 239 4541
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