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Daisy Olivera
Jun. 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Daisy Olivera June 4, 1937 – June 11, 2025 It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Daisy Olivera, who left us peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 4, 1937, in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, Daisy was the...
Frank F. Fernandez Jr.
Jun. 09, 2025
Frank (“Coach Rock”) F. Fernandez, Jr., aged 83, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Tampa, Florida, on November 19, 1941, Frank was an educator, coach, devoted husband, father, and friend who inspired and guided countless young people to pursue...
Eric Adin Santiago
Jun. 07, 2025
ill 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...
Jose Churruca
Jun. 06, 2025
Jose Churruca, 92, of Tampa passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born in Ermua, a village in the Province of Bizkaia, in the Basque Country of northern Spain to the late Jose Maria and Estefania (Aramburu) Churruca. Jose is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Antoinette Churruca, daughter...
Nildo Yrene Naranjo
Jun. 04, 2025
Nildo Y Naranjo "Papa" beloved father, grandfather, and husband, passed away peacefully on June 4th in Tampa, Fl. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Mercedes G Naranjo "Nana". Nildo was born in Matanzas, Cuba and emigrated to Tampa,Fl. He proudly served in the United States...
Manuel Alfonso
Jun. 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...
Antonio U Arias
Jun. 02, 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...
Angela C. Babcock
May 31, 2025
Angela C Babcock peacefully entered into rest on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 91. Born in the Bronx, New York, on June 3, 1933, she was the beloved daughter of the late Angelo and Delores Medico. Angela was a devoted partner, sister, mother,...
Mercedes Gonzalez
May 30, 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...
Gilberto Arcia- Perez
May 27, 2025
Gilberto (Nene) Arcia-Perez, age 89 of Tampa, Florida passed away May 27, 2025. Born in Guiness, Cuba on August 10, 1935, Mr. Arcia came to the United States in 1967 with his family where he worked briefly as a Wallpaper Foreman in New Jersey. He later became a painter by trade when he moved to...
Marsa M Palacios
May 26, 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...
Gloria L. Curbelo
May 21, 2025
Gloria Lopez Curbelo, age 83, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born in Tampa, Florida and attended Jefferson High School, class of 1959. Gloria married her high school sweetheart, Tony Lopez and they had two children, Valorie and Anthony. Tony passed away from cancer in 1996 and several years...