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Oswald Aston Witter
Jul. 22, 2017
Oswald Aston Witter, born in Jamaica, W.I., died on July 22, 20717 in his Tampa home. He was 92. Born on April 12, 1925, Witter spent his life as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Lilieth Witter in November 2016. The couple was happily married for 69...
Rita Zenoni Garcia
Jul. 21, 2017
GARCIA, Rita Zenoni, 88, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2017. She was born in Tampa on January 29, 1929. She is preceded in death by her husband. Rita earned her Bachelor’s degree at Florida State University. She enjoyed her career, teaching 39 years with the Hillsborough County Public School...
Isabella Tandron
Jul. 19, 2017
TANDRON, Isabella, 2, of Tampa, passed away July 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Prosepero Padron Navarro. Isabella is survived by her parents Carmen Padron and Lincoln Tandron, Jr., sisters Arletty Rangel, Lilibet Tandron, and Rosalin Tandron, paternal grandparents...
Angela (Ann) Lawson
Jul. 17, 2017
Lawson, Angela (Ann), age 95, passed away July 17, 2017. A native of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and a longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by her sons: Robert D. Lawson, and Edward C. Lawson; grandchildren: Rachael, Eric and Anna; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will...
Oriska S. Fernandez
Jul. 17, 2017
FERNANDEZ, Oriska, 89, of Tampa, peacefully passed away July 17, 2017. She enjoyed a career as a salesclerk in fine jewelry. She was preceded in death by her husband James M Fernandez. Oriska is survived by her three daughters, Faye Olondo (Jorge), Joy Fernandez, Jan Burns (Christopher), brother,...
Eddy Antonio Castillo
Jul. 15, 2017
Castillo, Eddy Antonio, age 25, of Tampa passed away July 15, 2017. Survivors include his Mother: Gleidy Castillo; son: Adrian Castillo, brothers: Steven and Edwin Castillo; and sister: Yuleydy Castillo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday July 25, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock noon. The Family will...
Angela Marie Baker Zapata
Jul. 14, 2017
Angela Marie Bake Zapapta was silently born on July 14, 2017 in Riverview, Florida. All serives are private.
Virginia L. Ernest
Jul. 11, 2017
Ernest, Virginia L., age 95, of Tampa passed away July 11, 2017. A native of Mainstee, Michigan and longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by her sons: Robert, Ronald, and Randall Ernest; daaughter: Brenda Ernest, one grandchild, one great grandchild. Please Omit Flowers and in lieu of,...
Izaura P. Fernandez
Jul. 11, 2017
Fernandez, Izaura P., age 87, of Tampa passed away July 11, 2017. A native of Bridgeport, Conn., and a retired school teacher, she is survived by her husband: Gilbert G. Fernandez; daughter: Paula Lutes; brother: Amado Pinto; sisters: Celeste Sylvia, and Sally Mancini; and grandchildren: William...
James A. Shirbach
Jul. 11, 2017
James A. Shirbach 80, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, children, Peter J. (Cherish) Shirbach, Holly (Chris) Zullo, and Carrie (Doug) Free, Lucy (Rob) Caruthers, Beth Ann Berden, Richard (Valarie) Furness, Johnny Furness, Cheryl (Bill)...
Ambrosio Ortiz
Jul. 10, 2017
Ambrosio Ortiz, 79 of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 10, 2017, Ambrosio worked as a Master Jeweler most of his life. He is preceded in death by his son Alex, his brothers Raymond and big brother Joe, and sister Estha. Survived by his loving wife Juana Cutino, his son Frankie, daughters...
Raymond Hajaistron Jr
Jul. 09, 2017
Raymond Hajaistron Jr., son of Terina Borbolla and Raymond Hajaistron Sr., was born on May 3, 1951 at 4:00 pm and passed away at 11:55 pm on July 9, 2017 at Florida Hospital in Tampa, at the all too young age of 66. His entire life was spent in West Tampa doing things he loved such as playing...