I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...

George Todd, born on February 28, 1934, in Tampa, Fl. was sent to his eternal home on January 5, 2026. He was the beloved son of Homer and Violet Todd. George was proud of his West Tampa heritage and upbringing and is remembered as a hard worker that began early in life with a paper route to help...

Petals of Her Life As beautiful as a rose to see, Was her life she lived so gracefully. She made things precious by her touch, Her selfless love lives on in each of us. The petals of her life fell one by one, Each a gift of her heart till there were none. Yet her radiance blooms once again In...

Luis Alberto Sierra, 85, passed into eternal peace on December 30, 2025. He had resided with his wife, daughter and son-in-law in Temple Terrace, Florida. Luis was born on June 19, 1940, in Lima, Peru, to Marina Velasquez and Augusto Sierra. Primarily raised by his mother, he began working after...

Mercy Diaz Cannella, 92, of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully and entered the presence of our Lord on December 28, 2025. She was a devoted Catholic who built her entire life upon the foundation of her faith, her family, and her friends. Mercy was a woman who consistently demonstrated...

John Henry Hammer II, aged 82, of Tampa, FL, died on December 27, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Bartlesville, OK, to John Henry Hammer and Guadalupe Robles. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Dennis Hammer and Joe Robles Jr. He is survived by his siblings Carol...

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow… Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief My going has eased my hurt And given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, Not as I am...

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...

Mary Teresa Ficarrotta Valenti entered into eternal rest on Christmas Eve, a day before her 91st birthday. She passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love and support of her family. She is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, James J. Valenti. She is survived by her son James P. Valenti,...

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...