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Dorothy R Fernandez
Sep. 08, 2025
Dorothy Fernandez 96, of Tampa Florida passed away peacefully at home, in the early morning hours on Sept 8th after a very full, love filled life. She was born on Oct 9th 1928 in Lugoff, South Carolina to Frank and Daisy Jackson. Dorothy, known as Dottie by those that loved her most, was a...
Anthony Charbonier
Sep. 07, 2025
Anthony Charbonier was born and raised in Tampa, Florida by his father (Luis Charbonier) and mother (Helen Ferlita Capitano.) He leaves behind three children, his son (Anthony Charbonier) and daughters (Jena and Angelic Charbonier.) Anthony also has three grandchildren (Kash Charbonier, Issac...
Robert Edward Prétat Jr.
Sep. 06, 2025
Robert Edward Prétat, jr, of Wesley Chapel, died at Blue Heron Assisted Living on Saturday, September 6th of natural causes. He was born on April 27, 1926 to Robert E. Prétat, Sr. and Georgette Renée de St Mart Prétat in New Port Richey, Florida. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy, graduated...
Alfredo Valdes
Sep. 06, 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...
Dalia Nunez Valdes
Sep. 05, 2025
Dalia Nunez Valdes, aged 103, of Tampa, FL, passed away on September 5th 2025. She was born on December 15th, 1921, in Tampa, FL to Ramon Sr. and Benigna Nunez, and grew up as the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Valdes, Sr. daughter, Elaine Valdes...
Joe Ragano Jr.
Sep. 02, 2025
Joe Ragano Jr. passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Ragano, his wife, Lily Ragano, and his brother, Tony Ragano. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He graduated from Plant High School and then served in the United States Army....
Frank Perez
Sep. 01, 2025
Born May 10, 1964, Frank lived life with a smile. He knew it was too short to take for granted and faced challenges with humor and resilience. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he embraced adventure in every form. An avid captain and motorcyclist, a dedicated courier, a rockstar at heart and...
De La Cruz, Julio Cesar
Sep. 01, 2025
Yo soy la resurrección y la vida; el que cree en mí, aunque esté muerto, vivirá. Juan 11:25 Aún que ya no estes con nosotros,vivirás eternamente en nuestros pensamientos porque tú fuiste paz,amor y alegría con errores y virtudes fuiste una excelente persona como hijo,padre,amigo y esposo te...
Vazquez, Karen
Sep. 01, 2025
Querida Virgen, en este día de gozo, celebramos tu nacimiento. El Padre celestial te eligio por tu corazón puro para ser la madre del Salvador. Te pedimos que intercedas por nosotros, para que día tras día amemos más a Jesús, no temamos las dificultades y seamos fieles a nuestra misión. Que...
Norma Dennis-Mason
Aug. 30, 2025
Norma Dennis Mason passed away peacefully in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by her family. A gifted seamstress and storyteller, Norma preserved Virgin Islands culture through her craft and her words. Her home was always filled with warmth and a welcoming spirit. She is survived by two daughters, one...
Herminia Cardenas
Aug. 27, 2025
Herminia Cardenas, 84, of Tampa passed away on August 27, 2025. Services will be on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:30pm at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 North Armenia Ave, Tampa. Visitation will be from 2:30-3:30 PM prior to the service.
Dora Coalla Ortiz
Aug. 27, 2025
Dora Coalla Ortiz, 99, passed away peacefully August 27, 2025. Dora was the youngest of three children all born and raised in Ybor City by their parents Manolo and Aurora Coalla, both immigrants from Asturias, Spain. She graduated from Hillsborough High school with high honors. She raised two...