ORTEGA, Maria J., 86, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Pedro Ortega and her grandson, Pedro N. Ortega. She is survived by her daughter, Elvira I. Diaz (Hector); son, Pedro A. Ortega; grandchildren, Hector L. Diaz...

MALDONADO, Gloria C., 70, of Tampa, entered eternal rest on May 17, 2016. She was a devote Catholic, a fiercely independent strong willed lady with a heart for hospitality. Left to cherish her memory are her only son Jose M Rivera, Jr (Brenda Cardona), grandsons Jonathan M Rivera (Mika), Jorrel...

Ares, Luis Diaz, 87 of Tampa, FL went to be with the Lord to join his beloved wife, Sarah, on May 17, 2016. Luis worked for the U.S. Postal Service as Superintendent of Delivery and retired in 1982 after 35 years of service. He was a parishioner and usher at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church....

GULLEDGE, Curtis John, 56 of Tampa passed away May 15, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1959 in Goldsboro, N.C. to the late Charles and Robbie Gulledge. Curt was a talented musician; playing the guitar and the harmonica. He also enjoyed coin collecting, was fascinated with astronomy and science...

ROLLINS, Jeanne T. "Piche," 61 passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband Garry L. Rollins; son Garry D. Rollins and daughter Crystal J. Moore (Gary). The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation Monday, May 23, 2016 between 6 to 8 PM at Boza & Roel...

ALVAREZ, Crescencia Alicia, 94, of Tampa, lovingly known as Alicia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Alicia was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was a registered nurse. She was also very involved in the community while a resident of Brooklyn, New York, and Tampa. She is survived by...

BAXLEY, Rosina (Rose) Valenti, 86, was born in Ybor City, July 20, 1929 and passed away in Tampa on May 14, 2016. Rose was a member of the Eastern Star, worked at the USF registrars' office, and was a switchboard operator at Centro Asturiano Hospital. She loved to bowl and she and John kept score...

Karrick, Jr., Richard Roy, 65, of Crystal River, FL was affectionately known as "Proud Papa Ricky" and passed away on May 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Roy Karrick, Sr. and Mary Karrick and brother, Richard Paul Karrick. Survivors include his sons, Adam Karrick and...

CASTILLO, ARMANDO "Cass," 87, native of Tampa, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wives Alicia Castillo and Sylvia Castillo; son, Daniel T. Castillo. He is survived by his loving son Cass M. Castillo (Sandy); granddaughters, Alicia Holden (Chad) and Cristina...

FRIEND, Patsy B., age 83, passed away on May 10, 2016. She was a native of Tampa and a graduate of Brewster Vocational School, where she was employed for many years by Jesse Stafford, CPA. She is survived by her husband, Merrill P. Friend Jr., her son Christopher Pons Friend (Michelle), Daughter,...

BRUNELY, Mario, 56, of Tampa, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. He is survived by his loving family. Services and Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Terese Sue Athanasakes, 61, of Tampa, FL passed away May 9, 2016. She is survived by her husband Raymond Edwards, sons, Justin, Derek and Nicholas Edwards, daughter, Olivia Edwards, parents, George and Marlene Athanasakes and grandchildren, Jordan and Julian Mardegan. Funeral services will be...