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Randy Ray Pines
Jul. 13, 2018
Randy Ray Pines of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully in his childhood home on Friday, July 13, 2018. Randy was the beloved son to R. Randy and Margaret Barrios Pines. Randy is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Raymond “Mongie” Pines and Rolando Barrios, and Grandmother, Elbia Barrios. He...
George Salazar Jr.
Jul. 11, 2018
George Salazar Jr. of Tampa aged 91, died July 11, 2018. George Salazar Jr. was born on June 11, 1927, he passed away peacefully with his loving wife Hope Salazar at his side. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, he was preceded in death by his parents: George and Santa Salazar, and daughter:...
Zoraida B. Henriquez
Jul. 08, 2018
Henriquez, Zoraida (Zori), age, 91, born in Ybor City and life long Tampanian, was called to the Lord on Sunday, July 8th, 2018, at her home. She was married to Douglas for 55 years until his passing in 2003. She is survived by her sister, Lola; her 2 children, Sharon (Bob) Ball and Glenn...
Jose Angel Sosa Jr.
Jul. 07, 2018
Jose Angel Sosa Jr., 41, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 in Safety Harbor. He was born on June 15, 1977 to Cindy Ann Sosa and the late Jose Angel Sosa Sr. in Tampa. He is survived by his mother, brothers, and partner. The family will receive friends Saturday July 21, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,...
Carol J. Knight
Jul. 06, 2018
Carol J. Knight, 85, of Tampa, Florida passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1933. Carol is survived by her loving family. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Joseph Samuel DiCorte
Jul. 04, 2018
Joseph Samuel DiCorte, 54 of Tampa, Florida passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on July 4, 2018. He was a very loving husband, son, but most of all, an extremely devoted father to his one and only child Samantha Claire DiCorte. Joseph is survived by his wife Rebecca A. DiCorte. His...
Luvonia "Polly" Wilkens Cleary Casares
Jul. 03, 2018
Luvonia Wilkens Cleary Casares passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018. "Polly" was born in Tampa, FL on November 7, 1928 and graduated from Sarasota High School. Polly first met Rick Casares in 1953 in Gainesville where Rick was a star football player for the University of Florida. Rick was soon...
John J. LaBarbera
Jul. 01, 2018
LaBarbera, John J., age 88, of Tampa passed away July 1, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa he was a retired Detective Sargent with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a former Director with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa, and active in other youth and community services. He...
Ashley Leanne Torres
Jun. 28, 2018
Ashley Leanne Torres, 23 received her angel wings on June 28, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Tampa, she made her home in Land O’Lakes, Florida. Ashley graduated from Land O’ Lakes High School in 2013. Following high school, she attended Pasco-Hernando State...
Josephine Canto
Jun. 26, 2018
Josephine Canto, age 91, of Tampa passed away Tuesday June 26, 2018. She was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, and is survived by her daughters: Nancy Roy and husband Kenneth B. Roy, and Michele Arevalo and husband Albert Arevalo; grandchildren: Kenneth M. Roy, Kelley M. Bourguignon, Seth...
Barbara T. Gonzalez
Jun. 25, 2018
Barbara Gonzalez, 91, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Gonzalez, her parents, James F. and Barbara P. Arduengo, and sister, Sister James Michael Arduengo (SJM). She is survived by a sister, Sister Barbara Rose Arduengo...
Gudelia F. Rodriguez
Jun. 25, 2018
Gudelia Francisca Rodriguez, 90, known lovingly by her family as "Manina," passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her home in Tampa. She was born on October 8, 1927. A native of Cardenas, Cuba, she fled to the United States with her husband and two children in 1957 prior to the communist take...