HERRERA, Denise A., 57, native of Tampa, went peacefully to eternal life Wednesday, August 10, 2016. She was a beautiful wife, amazing mother, and caring abuela who was loved by all. Denise is survived by Michael Herrera, her loving husband of 35 years, daughters Desiree Halluska (Erik) and...

MARTINEZ, Ramona, 98, a long-time resident of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Ralph Martinez. She is survived by her children; Rafael Martinez (Tok Cha), Mary Jane Juan, Lorraine Holley (Rick), Anthony Martinez, Grant Jones...

ESCOBIO, Michael, 61, of Brandon, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving father Manuel Escobio, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Della Escobio; brothers, Kenneth (Marcia), James (Margie), John (Sandy); 3 nieces, Kristen, Kayla and Kimberly; 3 nephews,...

OSBORNE, MSG Jesse H., 86, of St. Petersburg, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son Jesse L. Osborne. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Osborne; 4 children, Alice M. Oelslager (Darrell), Peggy A. Osborne, Carol L. Katz (Frank), Jesse J....

MORGADO, Raul (Chap), 82, native of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Yalo Morgado; children: Karen Harley (Michael), Rex Morgado, Kimberly Valdes (Jesus), Ryan Morgado (Kelly); grandchildren: Garrett (Angelica), Jillian (Drew), MacKenzie,...

Blanco, Patricia A., 54, of Tampa, FL passed away July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella Blanco and George S. Blanco, Sr. Survivors include her brother, George S. Blanco, Jr. and wife Crystal, sister, Rosie Hinds and husband Billy, 2 nephews, George S. Blanco III and...

Martinez (Noda), Aurea, 93, of Tampa, FL passed away July 26, 2016. Aurea was preceded in death by her daughter, Caridad Noda. Survivors include her son, Joaquin (Jack) Noda and wife Kay, 3 grandchildren, Shelleen Hunt, Joaquin (Alex) Noda, Jr. and Micah A. Noda, 4 great grandchildren, Isabella...

Jagadeesan, Idhayasarathy, 34, of Temple Terrace, FL passed away July 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Jagadeesan, 2 daughter, 2 sons and 4 brothers and their wives. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and cricket player and will...

McQuade, Anne, 85, of St. Petersburg, FL, loving mother and pioneer of women, died July 23, 2016 after a long journey with dementia. She fearlessly tackled a career totally new to women in the early 1960's. She graduated from the St. Petersburg Police Academy and joined their Police Department....

CLEPPER, Glenn A., 83, of Tampa, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Born in Wattersonville, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents Eburn G. and Mary E. Clepper; his brother Richard Clepper. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Jo Clepper; daughter, Melissa Clepper-Faith...

TAVALACCIO, Josephine, 95, native of Tampa, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John Tavalaccio and granddaughter, Sheri Spicola. She is survived by her daughter, Antoinette Spicola and husband Charles; 4 grandchildren, John Spicola, Michael Spicola...

Campisi-Maroccia, Grace S., 90, lifelong Tampa resident, passed away July 15, 2016. When the name Grace S. Campisi-Maroccia comes to mind, one automatically feels great respect. She had natural feminine charm, but was still considered a woman's woman in the true sense of the word. She was an...