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Felix Figueroa Sr.
Feb. 10, 2016
FIGUEROA Sr., Felix, 80, of Tampa, Fla., entered into rest on February 10, 2016 and joins his beloved wife of 53 years, Helen A. Figueroa. Felix was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958. Felix is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Jerry) Perez;...
Fernando Noriega Jr.
Feb. 08, 2016
NORIEGA, Fernando, Jr., 81, passed away Monday night, in his West Tampa home. Fernando was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Noriega, his sisters, Mary “Cuchi” Rodriguez and Marina Wyrick, and his parents, Fernando and Cesaria Noriega. He is survived by their 2 children, Michael...
Onelio B. ALFONSO
Feb. 08, 2016
ALFONSO, Onelio B., 97, of Tampa passed away on February 8, 2016. Onelio was an active member for many years of the Unico Civic Club. He is preceded in death by his wife Rose Alfonso. Onelio is survived by his daughter Norma King (Jerry); grandsons: Eric Eldridge (Joan) and Brian Eldridge...
Mr. Robert Frank Starzyk
Feb. 08, 2016
Starzyk, Robert Frank, 82, of Tampa, FL passed away Feb. 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Starzyk, sons, Robert Starzyk II and Steven Starzyk, daughters, Susan Starzyk and Donna Knapp, grandchildren, Joshua, Meygan, Kyle, Danielle, Kristen and Jonathan and 4 great grandchildren....
"Pepper" Bonnie Worbington
Feb. 06, 2016
PEPPER passed away at home on February 6, 2016. She was born on March 23, 1951 in Morrow, Georgia to Willard and Hazel Hughes. She is preceded in death by her daughter Brandy Pierce and great grandson Marcus Brown. Left to cherish her memory are; her daughter and son in law Reyline and Charles...
Emidio Benitez Garcia
Feb. 06, 2016
Emidio Benitez Garcia, was born in Topes de Collantes, Cuba on August 25, 1939. He passed away on February 6, 2016 in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m - 8 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Boza and Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N Armenia Ave,...
Wayne Douglas
Feb. 02, 2016
DOUGLAS, Wayne R., 65, of Tampa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Wayne was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He was a hardworking lifelong auto mechanic and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 30...
Francisca Santos
Feb. 02, 2016
SANTOS, Francisca, passed away February 2, 2016. Francisca was born on September 22, 1930 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Benito and Aurelia Estrada Cruz. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernardo, Francisca is survived by; her children: Nilsa Fernandez (Enrique), Bernard Santos,...
Bertha G. Kaiser
Jan. 30, 2016
KAISER, Bertha Garcia, 91, native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rex Kaiser; parents, Manuel and Adalia Garcia; brothers, Rene Garcia and Manuel Garcia. She is survived by her brother, Robert F. Garcia, Sr. (Mary), and sisters,...
Mr. Joe Sedita
Jan. 29, 2016
Sedita, Joe, 95, lifelong Tampa, FL resident went to be with the Lord Jan. 29, 2016. Joe succeeded his father in owning and operating the Oak Tree Market grocery store from his childhood until his retirement in the early 1970's. He served for 4 years in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a...
Ralph Cosio Jr
Jan. 27, 2016
COSIO, Ralph Jr, 76, a lifelong Tampa native, passed away on January 27, 2016. Ralph was born in Ybor City to Ralph and Alicia Villa Cosio on April 1, 1939. Ralph retired from Met Life as a Territorial Sales Director after over 30 years of employment; he then opened Cosio Insurance Agency. He is...
Mr. Jorge Luis Esquirol
Jan. 26, 2016
Esquirol, Jorge Luis, 87, of Tampa, FL passed away Jan. 26, 2016. He is survived by his wife Olga Esquirol, sons, Jorge L. Esquirol and Daniel Esquirol, sister, Esther Ferrey and brother, Antonio Esquirol. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at Garden of Memories...