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José Maria Maguregui San Martin
May 15, 2017
José Maguregui San Martin, 81, of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Born in Barcelona, Spain to the late José and Juana Maguregui, he was raised in Mutriku, a town in the providence of Gipuzkoa in Euskadi and Havana, Cuba. José learned to play jai alia at an early...
Felix Javier Mercado
May 12, 2017
MERCADO, Felix J., of Tampa, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. Felix was born and raised in the Bronx. He has resided in Florida since the mid 90s. He was always a hard working man who made sure to provide for his family. He had the most outgoing personality with the brightest smile anyone had...
Eleanor R Wehle
May 12, 2017
WEHLE, Eleanor R, 79, a Tampa native, passed away May 12, 2017. She is survived by Gerard, her loving husband of 59 years; children, Ellie Poole (Greg), Gerard “JJ” (Joann), Michael (Jill); seven grandchildren, Elizabeth and Rachel Poole; Meaghan and Allison Wehle; Justin, Amanda, and Brenden...
Tony J Scolaro
May 11, 2017
Scolaro, Tony J, age 91 of Tampa FL passed away on May 11, 2017. Tony was a proud member of the Black Panther Division during World War 2. He worked for many years as a wine consultant for Tampa Wholesale Liquor and was a friend to everyone he met. Tony will be deeply missed by his loving wife,...
Walter Miller
May 09, 2017
MILLER, Walter, 78, entered eternal rest on May 9, 2017. He was born on July 21, 1938 in Lima, Peru. Walter was a beloved “Papa Walter” to three generations. Left to cherish his memory are his four daughters; Maky Barrenechea and husband Mario, Maria Barrientos and husband Einar, Milagros Huaman...
John P. Thomas
May 09, 2017
Thomas, Sr., John Phillip, 80, of Tampa (Ybor City), passed away May 9, 2017. John was a life long resident of Tampa and Ybor City native where he met the love of his life, Aurora. Owner of John's Auto Repair and Admiral of his beloved Walleye II. He was an amazing family man with an unbelievable...
Patricia M. Brooks
May 08, 2017
Brooks, Patricia M., age 77, of Tampa passed away May 8, 2017. A native of Washington,DC, she was a LPN and is survived by her sons: Steven and Kelly Brooks; daughter: Kim Lowenthal; brother: Benjamen Long; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren.: Please omit flowers.
Bellalys Galan Valdes
May 05, 2017
GALAN VALDES, Bellalys, 18, native of Tampa, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. She is survived by her loving parents; father, Roberto Galan Perez; mother, Betty Valdes; brother, Brian Galan; extended family. The family will receive friends for Visitation Thursday, May 11, 2017, between 5 and 9 PM...
Violet Tamargo
Apr. 27, 2017
TAMARGO, Violet A., 99, native of Tampa, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Manuel Tamargo, Jr. She is survived by her children, Luana Lala and Manuel Tamargo III (Susan); many nieces, nephews and friends. Violet was a member of La...
Margaret Valdez
Apr. 27, 2017
VALDEZ, Margaret, 90, of Tampa, passed away on April 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tampa and raised in the Bronx, New York. Margaret loved to read, do craft projects, solve crossword puzzles, dance, and adored her animals. She was a devoted housewife, loving...
Diana Lyn Leon
Apr. 25, 2017
Diana Lyn (Hinson) LEON, 65, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She is survived by her husband Sergio Leon, son Brian Suarez, grandsons Trent and Avery Suarez; Mother and Father Charlotte and Coy Hinson; brothers Carl (Yvette) and George (Marilyn). Visitation will be Saturday, May 13,...
Martha Joyce Benitez
Apr. 22, 2017
BENITEZ, Martha J Crespo, 77, a lifelong native of Ybor City, entered into eternal rest on April 22, 2017. Marti enjoyed the beach, loved photography, technology, creative designs for a variety of areas, organizing family events, traveling with friends and bargain shopping. Most of all, her heart...