Malcolm’s service was at Central Assemblies of God church in Kingston, Jamaica, on Aug. 22
Credit: Latoya Malcolm/Instagram
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- LaToya Malcolm’s family held a funeral service for the former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist on Aug. 22
- Malcolm’s service was held at Central Assemblies of God church in Kingston, Jamaica
- The pageant queen was 35 when she died on July 17
The family of LaToya Malcolm, the former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant who died at 35 on July 17, is laying her to rest a month after her death.
On July 18, the pageant announced that Malcolm had died, writing, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Miss Universe Jamaica alumna LaToya Malcolm, who proudly competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica Competition.” Malcolm competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant and later went on to hold the 2024 Miss Jamaica Bikini International title.
On Aug. 22, Malcolm’s family held a funeral service for her at 10 a.m. at Central Assemblies of God church in Kingston, Jamaica, according to a graphic shared with PEOPLE by one of her family members.
Credit: Latoya Malcolm/Instagram
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure,” read the flyer.
According to the Miss Universe Jamaica Instagram account, Malcolm was a Jamaican-based actor and entertainer with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry.
Malcolm was also a dance instructor, according to an article written in the Jamaica Observer. In 2024, she took home the title of Miss Jamaica Bikini International, telling the outlet how, despite the death of her father earlier that year, she was able to persevere in her training and take home the crown.
When Malcolm’s death was announced, the current Miss Universe Jamaica titleholder Gabrielle Henry, who made headlines last year after her highly televised fall from the competition stage at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, expressed her condolences on Instagram.
“After many years of experiencing loss and hardship, I’ve learnt the deep relevance of pausing and reflecting on the lives of those who lived fully, unapologetically and with great passion,” Henry said.
Henry continued, “To hear of Latoya’s passing is a great loss to her family and the wider community, Jamaica, her impact will always be remembered and her voice will not be forgotten. Wishing her family my deepest condolences. May she rest in peace.”
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