With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved Octavis Haldane Sanders Jr. has transitioned on Thursday August 14, 2025, at Jersey Shore. He was born on January 15, 1997, in Long Branch, New Jersey to Amy Barroso-Lanier and Octavis Sanders Sr. A proud native of Long Branch, NJ, he was raised by his mother Amy Barroso-Lanier and his stepfather Jason Lanier, along with the care and guidance of his predeceased grandmothers Marguerite Sanders and Josephine Howard, who held a special place in his heart and helped shape the person he became.
Octavis was educated at Long Branch High School and graduated with his class in 2015. He lived a life full of smiles and laughter. His brilliant mind would have everyone continuously think. He was the sweetest person to talk to and a smile that would light the whole room and cause everyone to smile back. He lived his life as a dedicated father to his beautiful daughter Zara Barreau and worked as a landscaper.
Octavis loving memories will forever be cherished by his mother and stepfather; his daughter Zara Barreau; his siblings Octavia Sanders, Jahiem Lanier, Jason Lanier, Qua’Meerah Sanders, and Ty’ana Sanders; his Uncle and Aunt Eddie and Regina Howard; and host of loved aunts, uncles and cousins and predeceased by his grandparents Marguerite and Oscar Mitch Sanders, Josephine Howard and Bienvenido Barroso Lopez.
In loving words of Octavis, I love you all and I’ll see you again.
REST PEACEFULLY IN GOD’S LOVING ARM’S
Fly high and rest in peace Octavis. ❤️🙏🏻🕊
Octavis you will hold a special place in my heart.
I love you Yesha