IRELAND, Daniel Lee, 67, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Margaret Ireland. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jo Anne Ireland; sons, Timothy Ireland (Alison), Christopher Ireland; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Aaron and...

MARTINEZ, Jesus G, 96 went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2015. Jesus, also known as Pachu, Jimmy, Abuelo and “Super” Abuelo was born on March 6, 1918 in Tampa, Florida. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was also a waiter at The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City for over 30 years. His...

GARCIA, Joseph A., 63, native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. Joe dedicated his life to serving others and his law enforcement family. He worked for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for over 33 years, and remains the longest tenured Detective in the history of the...

DeJuan, Rafael “Frank,” 72, passed away on December 29, 2014. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, but was a Tampa resident for over 60 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Olinda DeJuan. He is also survived by his two sons, Frank DeJuan and Scott Morgan (Dimple) and his...

BUSCIGLIO, Sophie, 97, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Victor F. Busciglio and son Victor J. Busciglio. She is survived by her granddaughter Valerie, grandson Victor (Tessa), and great grandchildren Gianna, Emerson and Victor; daughter...

Llerena, Nanette, Favata 52, of Tampa, FL went to be with the Lord on Dec. 27, 2014. Nanette was a loving mother, wife, sister and daughter and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her brother, Andy Favata and grandmother, Hortense Chavez. Survivors include her husband, Esipion...

DIAZ, David, 55, of Tampa passed away Dec. 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Daisy Quiles, sons, Christian and Christopher Diaz and David Diaz, Jr., brothers, Antonio, Andres and Leo Diaz, sisters, Maria Maldonado, Margie Mendez, Nilda Garrastegui, Delma and Juanita Diaz and 3 grandchildren....

Valenti, Ellen P., 86, of Largo, FL passed away Dec. 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. Valenti. Survivors include her cousins Peter Scaglione, Jr. and Mary Ann LeVasseur. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at Garden of Memories Mausoleum....

John Lyle Kromer, "Jack", age 99, went home to the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2014. Born in Tampa on September 18, 1915, to John F. and Mae Kromer, he was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Dorothy,his daughter Diane Borg( Gene), son John Kromer...

CASTRO, Stella, native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was the daughter of Antonio and Eva Salinero. Stella was a loving wife , mother, abuela, sister and aunt. A smart, loving, funny, tell it like it is, friend to all as long as you didn’t cross her or somebody she loved,...

GRUBER, Willena, 86, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Colie Gruber. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Oldfield; son, Jeffery Gruber, her granddaughter, Dawn Siebold, her grandson, Shawn Oldfield, her sister Jackie Howard,...

KERR, Caryl L., 87, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Harry G. Kerr. She is survived by her daughter Sharilyn Brandsey; sons Daniel. Kerr, Michael H. Kerr Sr. and wife Deanna; 8 Grandchildren Alison Kerr, Mark Brandsey...