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Celestino Correa
Jun. 18, 2016
CORREA, Celestino, 88, of Tampa, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Maria A. Correa; daughters Margaret Kellard (Robert), Magnolia Harris (Larry), Celinda Kerwood (Richard), Joy Mohns, Joyce Hammer (Edwin); step children Johnny Cordero, Herminio Cordero, Kellen...
Alida Esther Montes
Jun. 06, 2016
Montes, Alida Esther, 69, passed away June 6, 2016. She was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco and Alberty Rosa on March 29, 1947. She was a faithful member of Iglesia Cristiana de Avivamiento, enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening, singing, floral designing, and she cherished...
Judi W Dilzer
Jun. 03, 2016
DILZER, Judi, 74, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016. Judi enjoyed making doll clothes and gardening. She is survived by Michael, her husband of 36 years, daughter Tara Dilzer Alexander and husband Ali, son John Ipock and wife Linda, grandchildren Christopher and Jordan Ipock,...
Violeta "V" Gonzalez
Jun. 02, 2016
GONZALEZ, Violeta V, 89, a lifelong Tampa resident, passed away June 2, 2016. Her passion was her family; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joe A Gonzalez, her sister Anita Diaz (Joe Diaz), brother Arsenio...
Carmen D Bianchi
May 31, 2016
BIANCHI, Carmen D., 88, of Tampa, passed away May 31, 2016. Carmen was born in Tampa to the late Cesar and Adolfina Del Castillo. She is preceded in death by husband Carlos S. Bianchi, sons Gilbert Bustamante and Paul L. Bustamante, Jr., siblings: Rene Serrales, Ralph De Castillo, Adolfo De...
Michael Leo Garvin "Mickey"
May 30, 2016
GARVIN, Michael Leo “Mickey” 92, of Tampa, passed away from natural causes on May 30, 2016. He was a proud Irish New Yorker, born in Manhattan to the late Charles and Susan Garvin. Michael served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He retired as a...
Mary Ann Sola
May 27, 2016
SOLA, Mary Ann, 72, native of Tampa, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. She's survived by her loving husband of 54 years Paul R. Sola Sr.; Children, Paul R. Sola Jr. (Loretta), Julie A. Romero (Carlos), Steven A. Sola (Sonya); 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Adrian, Victoria, Ryland, Giancarlo, Nadina...
Oliver E. Trechter, Jr.
May 26, 2016
OLIVER E. TRECHTER, JR. was born in Buffalo, NY on July 10, 1923, to parents Oliver E. Trechter, a career U.S. Army officer, and Virginia Brenizer Patton, a gentle Virginian lady. He died on May 26, 2016 at the age of 92. In their many moves and travels, his parents saw that he had a full life...
Maria Ortega
May 26, 2016
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...
Gloria C. Maldonado
May 17, 2016
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...
Luis Diaz Ares
May 17, 2016
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....
Curtis John Gulledge
May 16, 2016
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...