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Lydia "Yiya" Rolland
Sep. 02, 2015
ROLLAND, Lydia "Yiya", 87, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2013. Lydia was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She enjoyed a career as an Elementary School Secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Rolland. Lydia is survived by her children; Madeleine Rolland (Carlos...
Gloria Barcelo
Aug. 28, 2015
BARCELO, Gloria A., 76, native of Tampa, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 28, 2015. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend that was truly loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George Jr.; 4 daughters, Belinda Barcelo, Charisse Hines...
Aida Velo
Aug. 27, 2015
VELO, Aida Alvarez, 85, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. Raised in Ybor City, she worked many years as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe, and is survived by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 3 PM at...
Humberto Cuadros Fuentes
Aug. 25, 2015
CUADROS FUENTES, Humberto, 84, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carmen Cuadros; 4 children, Marcos Cuadros, Ines Visag, Leonor Cuadros, Nancy Cuadros and extended family. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In...
Isabel Espinosa
Aug. 25, 2015
ESPINOSA, Isabel, 52, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Gustavo Espinosa; 2 daughters, Adriana Gough (Joe), Alisha Espinosa; grandson, Ethan Espinosa; parents, Leonardo and Emilia Dominguez and brother Leo Dominguez. Graveside...
Mr. Charles Inman
Aug. 25, 2015
Inman, Charles, 84, lifelong resident of Tampa, FL passed away with his loving family by his side Aug. 25, 2015. Charles was a retired commercial saturation hard hat diver for McDermott International, Inc., past Worshipful Master of J. F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge #251 F. & A. M., Shriner and...
Lennon B Williams
Aug. 24, 2015
WILLIAMS, Lennon B., 32, passed away August 24, 2015. He enjoyed his career as a cook and was currently working at Pepo’s Café on 4th Street in St. Petersburg. Lennon valued the time he spent with his family and his beloved pit bulls. He was a true Bucs fan, never having a bad football season. He...
Joe Vizzi JR
Aug. 23, 2015
VIZZI, Joe, JR., 80, a lifelong Tampa resident, passed away August 23, 2015. Joe enjoyed outdoor activities; such as hunting and fishing. His love for baseball was evident as he coached at West Tampa Little League. Joe was known for his ability to cook and the satisfaction he found spending time...
Sara Perfecta Diaz Alvarez
Aug. 20, 2015
ALVAREZ, Sara Perfecta Diaz, 85, left this earth on Thursday, August 20, surrounded by her loving family. Sara was born on June 16, 1930 in Tampa, Florida to Jesus and Laudina Diaz. A graduate of Hillsborough High School, she went on to become a pioneer in the field of electrolysis, a profession...
Catherine Corso Coriarty
Aug. 20, 2015
CORIARTY, Catherine Corso, 88, of Tampa, passed away August 20, 2015. Catherine was born in Ybor City to the late Pepe and Lena Castellano. She was employed as a jeweler for over 31 years at Mills Jewelry Company. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Leo and daughter in law...
Juan F Portorreal
Aug. 17, 2015
PORTORREAL, Juan F, 43, passed away August 17, 2015. Juan was born to Victoria Veras and the late Francisco Portorreal in the Dominican Republic. He will be remembered for the respectful selfless way he helped others, his love of life and great sense of humor, and the times he spent fishing. Left...
James "Jim" R Walker
Aug. 17, 2015
Walker, James R., a lifelong Tampa resident, died August 17, 2015. As a young man he proudly served his country, surviving two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion. Jim enjoyed bowling, baseball and was an avid fisherman. Jim was fun loving; he brought smiles to the faces of...