LAVANDERA, Sylvia Garcia died July 14, 2016. She was born January 19, 1919, a native of the City of West Tampa. She lived there, and then in Tampa, her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ralph Lavandera, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mariano...

PERDUE, Danine Marie, 31, unexpectedly passed away after a traffic accident on July 13, 2016. Danine's contagious smile and personality had an impact on everyone she met. She had a big heart and found humor in most situations. Danine is preceded in death by her father, Clifford Wayne Perdue II....

DE LOS RIOS, Rafael, 63, passed away July 13, 2016. He was predeceased by his brother Armando. He is survived by his loving wife Alma, children: Gisele, Rafael Jr, Cliff (Eva), Rafael Leonardo De Los Rios, step son Ivan D Aleman, granddaughters: Olivia Vasquez, Emily and Victoria De Los Rios,...

CONA, Sarah I, passed away July 11, 2016. Sarah was a West Tampa native and lifelong resident of Tampa. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1945 and in 1946 married the love of her life, Steve Cona. They were married 67 years and together raised four sons. The taught them the true...

BLANCO, Manuel, 88, of Tampa, passed away July 11, 2016. He was a 1946 Jesuit High graduate, the owner of Blanco Garage and Fuel Oil Company, a lifelong member of Centro Asturiano and UNICO, and a devout Catholic. Manuel was a loving and devoted family man with a quick smile and a twinkle in his...

MORTELLARO, Jr., Sam, 58, a lifelong resident of Tampa passed away unexpectedly. He was a graduate of Tampa Catholic High School, Florida State University and South Texas College of Law; after which he practiced law. Sam had a love for the beach and boating as well as a love of all sports, and...

PEREZ, Jose A., 86, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Haydee Perez; daughter, Haydee Tabares and son Jose A. Perez. The family will receive friends for Visitation Sunday, July 10, 2016 between 12 noon and 1 PM at Boza & Roel Funeral...

HEADRINGTON, Isaac, 55, of Tampa, passed away July 3, 2016. He is survived by his five children: Emanuel Headrington, Giuliana Headrington (Juan Tejeda), Michael Headrington, twin sons John and Daniel Headrington, grandchildren, Justin and Cyrus Headrington, numerous siblings, nieces, nephews,...

RIQUELME, Elisa Chantel, 28, of Zephyrhills, a native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 from a tragic car accident. She was born April 3, 1988 on Easter Sunday. She attended Academy of the Holy Names and Henry B. Plant High School. Elisa ‘Chantel’ was beautiful, smart, silly, witty,...

Shirley Ann Wentz of Tampa Fl., passed away Friday July 1st, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Jewell Beard. She is survived by her boyfriend John Santa Cruz, siblings Michael Beard and wife Robin, Wayne Hutson and wife Teresa, Sandy Green, Sissy Diaz and partner Sharon. Nephews...

CARRILLO, Benjamin S., 98, of Tampa, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 77 years, Paula A. Cairo Carrillo; daughter, Elcilia Riestra; grandsons, Enrique Riestra (Patricia), Eduardo Riestra (Ivette); 5 great-grandchildren, Alexander, Amanda, Briana, Eddie and...