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Jonathan Lewis Perez
Oct. 10, 2016
PEREZ, Jonathan Lewis, 26, passed away October 11, 2016. He was born and raised in Tampa, brought up in the Catholic faith, earned his bachelor’s degree at FIU and was returning to school in pursuit of a master’s degree. He is survived by his loving family: father Luis E Perez, mother Esperanza...
Martin C Elsenbroek
Oct. 09, 2016
Elsenbroek, Martin C, 78, of Tampa, passed away October 9, 2016. He enjoyed a lifelong career as an electrical engineer. Martin is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 54 years; sister, Charlotte Geiger; children: Martin Elsenbroek (Peggy), Eric Elsenbroek (Mary), Janine Elsenbroek, and Scott...
Charles William Barrass
Oct. 05, 2016
Charles William Barrass: 10/22/1932 - 10/05/2016 Dad led by action & example, not words. "Bill" was strong, independent, thoughtful, humble & very private. Born in a coal mining town in WV, he grew up very poor. After serving in the Air Force, he put himself through college & went on...
Mary J. Murray
Oct. 04, 2016
Murray, Mary J., 90, of Tampa, FL passed away October 4, 2016. Mary was a native of Ireland. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Francis McMahon and her sister, Sadie McMahon.She is survived by her husband, Matthew Murray, brother, Pat McMahon, niece, Patricia Diffley, sister-in-law, Mary...
Sara Perez
Oct. 03, 2016
Perez, Sara, 93, of Tampa, FL passed away peacefully on October 3, 2016 surrounded by her family. Sara is survived by her beloved husband, Vicente Perez and her loving son, Alberto V. Perez, sister, Josefa Misas. Entombment will take place at 2 PM on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at Myrtle Hill Memorial...
Emma Velez
Oct. 01, 2016
VELEZ, Emma, 73, of Tampa passed away October 1, 2016. She was born February 16, 1943 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Emma cherished time with family; especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed BBQ, cooking, and was an avid sport enthusiast. Emma was preceded in death by her brother Jose Angel Velez...
Antonia Izquierdo
Sep. 30, 2016
Izquierdo, Antonia, 89 of Tampa, FL passed away Sept. 30, 2016. Antonia was preceded in death by her husband Eduardo Izquierdo. Survivors include her daughter, Mercedes Villanueva, and sons, Eduardo, Frank, Carlos and Rafael Izquierdo. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October...
Gladys Fajardo
Sep. 25, 2016
FAJARDO, Gladys, 85, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Noel F. Fajardo; son, Noel J. Fajardo, and 4 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends for Visitation Sunday, October 2, 2016 between 10 and 12 noon at Boza & Roel...
Mercedes Guerra
Sep. 24, 2016
GUERRA, Mercedes, native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of many years, Ciso N. Guerra; daughter, Dahlia Barreda and granddaughter, Angie Adams. She is survived by her daughters, Norma and Shirley; son, Peter; 9 Grandchildren and...
Frances Pupello
Sep. 22, 2016
PUPELLO, Frances, 91, native of Tampa, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Frank Pupello; Son-In-Law Jerry Kepner. She is survived by her son, Frank Pupello Jr. (Nancy), daughter, Francine Kepner; granddaughter Danielle and 2...
Abelardo "Al" Arteaga
Sep. 19, 2016
ABELARDO “AL” ARTEAGA Was born in West Tampa on March 21, 1922, to cigar workers Thomas Arteaga and Caridad Arismendis. During the recession his family moved to Habana, Cuba to find work and this is where he spent most of his childhood and adolescence. He was the second youngest of 10 children...
Grace F Leto
Sep. 18, 2016
Grace Ferraro Leto, 93, of Tampa was called home to the Lord on Sunday, September 18. For the past 21 years Grace lived in Miami with her daughter, Joyce, and son-in-law, Stanley. She was the beloved mother of Joyce Corces (Stanley) and Anthony Cueto (Edith), cherished nana to Stephanie (Coco),...