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Norma Roy Crocker
Feb. 03, 2017
CROCKER, Norma R, 83, a Tampa native passed February 3, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Rosario Roy, husband Euell Crocker, siblings: Hilda, Violet, Sergio, and niece Marcia Inman. Norma is survived by two sons, David “Joey” Crocker (Renee) and Scott Crocker, grandchildren:...
Haydee Scanio
Jan. 31, 2017
SCANIO, Haydee, 91, the matriarch of her family, passed peacefully at home on January 31, 2017. Born August 17, 1925 to the late Marino and Lucila Martinez in Key West. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 72 years, Vincenzo Jr “Jimmie” and siblings, Marino Martinez Jr and...
Larry Clinkscales
Jan. 31, 2017
CLINKSCALES, Larry, 76, of Tampa, died January 31, 2017. As a young man he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed a career as a self-employed commercial fisherman. Larry is survived by Ann, his devoted wife of over 35 years, children: Larry Clinkscales (Gia) and Shari...
Gloria Polo
Jan. 28, 2017
POLO, Gloria 84, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 28, 2017. A lifelong resident of Tampa, Gloria graduated from Jefferson High School. She subsequently attended the University of Tampa where she was crowned Miss Tampa U of 1951. In 1952 she married her childhood...
Dale Roger Boyette
Jan. 27, 2017
BOYETTE, Dale Roger, age 72, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. Born in Tampa, Florida on October 10, 1944 to the late Neicia and Leslie Boyette. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary and two children Leslie (Jodi) and stepdaughter Katelyn, also brother James (Alice) Boyette. He was preceded...
Larry "Cod" Aguilar
Jan. 25, 2017
AGUILAR, Larry “Cod”, 62, born January 1, 1955 passed away January 25, 2017. Son of the late Tony and Gloria Aguilar; Larry graduated Hillsborough High School and was employed by Hillsborough Community College as a Public Service Supervisor. He loved fishing, kayaking, boating, working out, and...
Gary Lane Jernigan
Jan. 21, 2017
Gary Lane Jernigan, 65, passed away at home in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was born in San Francisco, California, on May 15, 1951, to Ira Dee and Katherine Lucretia Jernigan. A well-travelled man, he lived all over the United States and even in France. His free-spirited...
Francoise A Bineau
Jan. 20, 2017
BINEAU, Francoise Alice, born September 8, 1929 in Manchester, NH was called home to the Lord on January 20, 2017 in Sun City Center, FL. Fran was the definition of love. She was a retired school teacher who taught Latin and French at Berkeley Preparatory School and was loved by all her students....
Carlos "Charlie" Cano III
Jan. 19, 2017
CANO III, Carlos “Charlie”, 60, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home January 19, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father Carlos Jr, brother Luis, and in laws Patricia and Alfred J Tetlow. Carlos was an expert hair stylist; he managed Divine Designs in Brandon as well as teaching at Redken...
Jimmie "Junior" Bedami Jr
Jan. 18, 2017
BEDAMI JR, Jimmie, passed away at home in Odessa, Fl at age 57. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty. He is survived by: his father Jimmie, son and best friend Nicholas, sister Rose (Otis), brothers Vincent (Devoney) and Chris (Rachel), three generations of nieces and nephews, and large...
Nilda Y Diaz
Jan. 18, 2017
DIAZ, Nilda Y, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Francisco Vicente Diaz. She is survived by her loving children; daughter, Ana I. Artiga (Eddie); son, Frank A. Diaz (Theresa); 5 grandchildren, Bianca, Jasmine, Eddie...
Ramona R. Russa
Jan. 18, 2017
RUSSA, Ramona, 100, died January 18, 2017. She was born May 31, 2016 in Comerio, Puerto Rico. She found love a second time when she married her beloved husband, Antonino in 1994. Together they were the dynamic duo. Ramona is survived by; nephew, Ramon Hernandez, Sr. (Ana), niece Eva Fojaco...