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Irene Bridges Chancellor
Mar. 15, 2025
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...
Socorro Pulgarin
Mar. 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Socorro Pulgarin, who died on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on July 8, 1923, in Virginias, Antioquia, Colombia, Socorro lived a long and meaningful life, marked by resilience and a deep love for her family and...
Alfred Antoine
Mar. 12, 2025
With great sadness, we honor Alfred Antoine, who peacefully went to be with the Lord at the age of 79, on the morning of March 12th, 2025 at the Lakes at Lutz Rehabilitation Center. Alfred was born on October 18, 1945, in Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti, to parents, Saint Ange Antoine, and Ydovic...
Pastor Nunez Avila
Mar. 11, 2025
Pastor Núñez – Ávila Age 81, of Tampa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2025, at his home. He was born in 1943 in Havana, Cuba to Ángel Pastor and Digna Núñez. He graduated college in Cuba with a degree in accounting. In 1962, at the age of 18, he made the courageous decision to...
Mary Loraine Mortellaro
Mar. 05, 2025
Mary Loraine Mortellaro,84 passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital with family by her side on March 5, 2025. She had suffered with Lewy Body dementia and lung cancer. Loraine was born on April 30, 1940 in Tampa, FL (Ybor City) to Charles Otis Gonzales and Gladys Louise Thompson. Loraine graduated...
Martha C Diaz
Mar. 03, 2025
Martha C Diaz, 79, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday March 2,2025. She was born October 21,1945 in Havana, Cuba to parents Juan Luis and Margarita Viqueira. On October 14, 1965 she married her loving husband Isidro Diaz. Martha's memory will live on in the hearts of her...
Constance Carol Thaxton
Mar. 03, 2025
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...
Carolyn B. Patch
Mar. 02, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carolyn Blake Patch announces her passing at the age of 85. Carolyn was born in Tampa, Florida in 1939 and graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1957. After graduation, she worked as a beautician for many years. Carolyn devoted her life to her...
Guzman Castillo, Yocarys
Mar. 01, 2025
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...
Ramona Wathey
Feb. 28, 2025
RAMONA SOUSA WATHEY FEBRUARY 22, 1930-FEBRUARY 28, 2025 It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ramona Sousa Wathey, on February 28, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Ramona, was born in New...
Caridad Lemus
Feb. 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Caridad “Cari” Lemus, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who peacefully passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 90. She was surrounded by the love of her family during the time of her passing. Born on April 17, 1934, Cari...
Rose Marie Ranon
Feb. 27, 2025
Ranon, Rose Marie Minardi left her mortal life on Earth on February 27, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She was the beloved daughter of Sam and Carmelina Minardi who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Joe A. Ranon; her sister, Antoinette Giovinco;...