Belize Mourns Passing of Community Figure Arthur Pitts at 77

Belize has learned of the passing of a well-known public figure, Arthur Pitts, who passed away this week at the age of seventy-seven.  He was born on January 11, 1949, and is being remembered as a devoted husband, father, and respected member of the community.  Arthur Pitts came from a family with a strong tradition of public service. He was the son of the late Ex-Sergeant Vallan P.L. Pitts and the late Honorable Mabel Estella McAllister Pitts, a former parliamentarian who played a significant role in Belize’s political history.  Over the years, Pitts himself became known in professional and civic circles, earning a reputation as a disciplined and community-oriented individual. Those who knew him describe him as someone deeply committed to family values and public service, reflecting the legacy of his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Marion Pitts, and his two children, Genoux Pitts and Arthur Pitts Junior, along with several siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family members both in Belize and abroad.  The Pitts family, in announcing his passing, expressed gratitude for his life and the impact he had on those around him, noting that they take comfort in his legacy and faith.