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Mary K Giovenco
Apr. 13, 2017
Giovenco, Mary K., age 69, of Tampa passed away April 13th. A native of Agawam, Massachusetts and longtime resident of Tampa, she was a retired systems analyst for GTE Telephone Co. She is survived by her husband: Frank Giovenco; daughters: Michele Gale, and Stacey Nutter; sisters: Kathy Rose and...
Mirta J. Moran
Apr. 11, 2017
MORAN Mirta J., 76, of Tampa, peacefully passed away at home on April 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mirta was the matriarch of her family, always insuring their wellbeing came first. She is preceded in death by her beloved...
Carmen Melendez
Apr. 10, 2017
MELENDEZ, Carmen, 91, born March 9, 1926 in Corozal, Puerto Rico, peacefully passed away April 10, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. She was a devout Catholic, loving wife and beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her son Jose Saul Vazquez and daughter in law Rosa,...
Jose "Pepe" F. Rafols
Apr. 07, 2017
RAFOLS, Jose F. “Pepe”, 84, of Tampa, passed away April 7, 2017. In search of political freedom he left his life in Guantanamo, Cuba to make a better future for his family. He was preceded in death by his son- in-law Manuel Machin. Pepe is survived by Ana, his beloved wife of 60 years, children...
Pete Hernandez
Apr. 06, 2017
HERNANDEZ, Pete, 89, on April 6, 2017 he reunited with Olga his beloved wife of 63 years. Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from USPS. He is survived by son Peter Hernandez (Judie Lowe), daughter Johana Hernandez (Frank Guida), grandchildren; Rhiannon Hernandez, Jason Colon...
Mrs. Audia Naldi Keenan
Apr. 05, 2017
Keenan, Audia Naldi, age 65 of Tampa passed away April 5th. A native of Lima, Peru, and longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by her daughter: Karen Keenan; brothers: Rufino and Gonzalo Jomeque; and sister: Myriam Jomeque. Please omit flowers. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday,...
Mr. David James Spinney
Apr. 05, 2017
Spinney, David James age 49, of Tampa passed away April 5th. A native of Boston, Mass, he was a Supervisor in the Transportation industry. Survivors his sister: Donna J. Etchings and husband: Ted; brother: Nicholas Spinney, Jr., and wife: Nancy; and four nephews. Private cremation services will...
Donald "Tex" H. Alston
Apr. 03, 2017
ALSTON, Donald H. “Tex”, 83, went home to be with his Lord on April 3, 2017. Tex was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association Chapter 1289 Iron Fishermen. He enjoyed the people he met while working as a vendor at various motorcycle events. For relaxation he golfed, cooked, and studied...
Angel Trespalacios Jr.
Mar. 29, 2017
TRESPALACIOS Jr., Angel, 70, native of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He is survived by his loving Children; son, Anthony Trespalacios; daughter, Ali Trespalacios; grandson, Ryder Cash Calhoun. The family will receive friends to Gather for the celebration of his life, Wednesday,...
Josephine Capitano Coto
Mar. 24, 2017
CAPITANO COTO, Josephine "Giuseppina", 98, native of Tampa, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2017. She was just six days shy of her 99th birthday. Josephine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Ramon Coto; her sisters, Fifi Capitano Martinez, Mary Capitano Priede and...
Alice T. Collins
Mar. 23, 2017
COLLINS, Alice T., 90, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Arnold Collins. She is survived by her son, P. Cavan Collins (Laurie); daughter, Theresa Coe, and 3 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends for Visitation...
Donna Olivia Simmons
Mar. 21, 2017
Simmons, Donna Olivia, age 62, of Tampa passed away March 21, 2017. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by her daughter: Corrine Rodriguez; brother: Kevin Connolly, sisters: Angela Connolly Rios and Lora Ann Connolly, and grandchildren: Toni Anne, and...