CIC, SJC mourn linguist Brent Joel - FACEBOOK PHOTO THE communities of St Mary's College and St Joseph's Convent, both in Port of Spain, are mourning the loss of a past pupil who spoke 12 languages, Brent Gerald Joel, 53, of Santa Cruz. His funeral will be streamed live at 10 am on Friday, with only family present owing to covid19 restrictions. Joel's passing was announced on Facebook by a former SJC classmate, Leslie-Ann Boiselle. Expressing her, great sadness and shock, she recalled Joel as one of the first boys to attend sixth form at SJC. "He was someone full of joy and joie de vivre. Totally helpful and thoughtful. He spoke 12 languages and loved his time when he was employed with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.