With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Michael Kareem Petersen, affectionately known as “Mad Man Mitch” of Soul Prophecy Sound, who departed this life on June 2, 2026, at the age of 50.
Born on Nov. 5, 1975, Michael was a vibrant and unforgettable presence whose passion for music, friendship, and community left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. His warm spirit, infectious personality, and love for entertaining made him a beloved figure throughout the Virgin Islands and beyond. Through Soul Prophecy Sounds, he shared not only music, but joy, laughter, and memories that will be cherished forever.
Michael was a devoted husband, a loyal friend, and a man who valued family above all else. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley McIntosh; his father, Michael A. Petersen; his grandparents, Theodora Petersen and David Petersen; his sister, Shauna Parrilla; and his uncle, David McIntosh.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Thamrah Gomes; his sister, Cherelyn Petersen; his aunts, Mercedes Gaskin, Elisa Harrison, Phyllis McIntosh, Cheryl McIntosh, Barbara McIntosh, Ina McIntosh, Cecilia Benjamin, and Gail McIntosh; his uncles, Thorvald McIntosh and Paul McIntosh; his mother-in-law, Gwendolyn Gomes; numerous cousins too many to mention individually; his special friends, Dave Martinez and Chef Buddy; the Reef 103.5 Family; the 100.1 FM Radio Station Family; the Twigs Ministry and Worship Center Family; the Caribbean Kidney Center; and many other relatives and friends whose lives were touched by his kindness, humor, and unwavering friendship.
A funeral service for Michael Kareem Petersen, “Mad Man Mitch,” will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Twigs Ministry and Worship Center, #1B Humbug, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
Although he has departed from this earthly life, Michael’s legacy of love, laughter, music, and fellowship will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”
