Pierre Valère Piès: Remembering a Gosier Hotel Receptionist

Pierre Valère Piès, a retired receptionist from the Hôtel Fleur d’Épée in Gosier, Guadeloupe, passed away at the age of 67. His funeral will be held on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. At the Salle de recueillement des Pompes Funèbres OUALLI et Fils in Poirier, Sainte-Anne.

Funeral Details

The religious ceremony will grab place at the OUALLI et Fils funeral home in Poirier, Sainte-Anne. The body will be presented for viewing on Thursday, February 19th, from 6:00 p.m. To 10:30 p.m. In the bleuet salon. Burial will follow at the Sainte-Anne Cemetery. Transportation is planned near the OUALLI et Fils Funeral Home.

Family and Remembrance

Mr. Piès is survived by his wife, Josiane Marie Flore Piès née Fiston, his children Tonya and Christophe (known as Bigmane), and six grandchildren. He is also remembered by his sons and daughters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, and brothers André, Frantz, Ruddy, and Alex (known as Sonson), as well as sisters Betty and Kitty.

The families Piès, Fiston, Magné-Passave, Galanth, Luxeuil, Ségor, Titiana, Couppé de K Martin, Corial, Cuirassier, Volet, Latchan, Ramou, Allamélou, Couchy, and Lollia, along with other parents, friends, and allies, mourn his passing.

About Hôtel Fleur d’Épée

The Hôtel Fleur d’Épée, where Mr. Piès worked as a receptionist, is a three-star hotel located in Gosier, Guadeloupe. The hotel is situated near Bas-du-Fort beach and is approximately 15 minutes from the Pointe-à-Caribe airport. It is part of the Blue Season Hotels group and offers 183 rooms and 4 suites.

Fort Fleur d’Épée

Nearby, the Fort Fleur d’Épée, a significant historical site, stands as the largest fortification on Grande-Terre. Built in the 18th century, it played a role in the abolition of slavery in Guadeloupe in 1794 when it was retaken from the British by Victor Hugues with the aid of former slaves.