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Florence Pullara
Nov. 26, 2013
PULLARA, Florence Lazzara, 93, a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning. She was the youngest of nine children and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony L. "Tony" Pullara; son, Anthony L. Pullara, Jr; her sister, Lily Spoto and her 7...
Dorothy "Dottie" Fonte
Nov. 21, 2013
Dorothy (Dottie) Sue Fonte expired quietly surrounded by her family on November 21, 2013. She was born on July 10, 1936 in Cairo, GA to the proud parents, Annie Pearl and Frank Williams. At a very early age, she moved to Tampa, FL were she remained until her death. She was a loving wife and...
Lazaro A. Nunez
Nov. 17, 2013
Lazaro A. Nunez, 87 of Tampa passed away on October 17, 2013. He is survived by a sister, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. He was of the Catholic faith. He was always a sharp dresser and liked to travel. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 am at the Garden of...
Enrique L. Riestra
Nov. 14, 2013
RIESTRA, Enrique L, 73, of Tampa passed away on November 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Elcilia; 2 sons, Eduardo (Ivette), Enrique (Patricia); 5 grandchildren, Alex, Amanda, Eddie, Briana, Ivana and a brother, Luis (Olympia). He was of the Methodist faith and was a loving husband and a...
Angelo "Shorty" Collura Sr
Nov. 06, 2013
COLLURA SR, Angelo "Shorty", 85, passed away on November 6, 2013. He was born September 24, 1928 in Dade City, Florida, a graduate of Hillsborough High School, and resided in the community of Wellswood in Tampa Fl the majority of his life. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Magaly Arevalo Avant
Nov. 05, 2013
AVANT, Magaly Arevalo, 59, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Avant; daughter, Jenny; stepdaughter Angelina (Chris); sons, Carlos (Tami), Louie (Lauren); 9 grandchildren, Zhane, E.J., Zack, Tatiana, Josie, Yanitza and Cassandra, Hanna...
Rosa Molina
Nov. 03, 2013
MOLINA, Rosa, 91, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Juan Molina Sr. and her son Jose Molina. She is survived by sons, Frank Molina (Amelia), Juan Molina Jr. (Nelida); grandchildren, Melissa Caballero (Marcos), Juan Carlos...
Francisca Santiago
Nov. 01, 2013
Francisca Santiago, 87 of Tampa passed away in Jacksonville on November 1, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 pm at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Josephine Hibner
Oct. 30, 2013
HIBNER, Josephine , a long time resident of Tampa Fl. passed away on October 30th, she was 89 years old. Josephine is survived by 3 children, Carol Schiavo, of New Jersey, Ronald Morace and Sylvia Davis both of Tampa Fl, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grand children and a host of nieces and nephews....
Ernesto Cruz
Oct. 28, 2013
Ernesto Cruz, 93 of Tampa passed away on October 28, 2013. He is survived by his 2 sons, Ernesto D Cruz, Ramon Cruz and a daughter, Tamara Cruz. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon at the funeral home.
Frances Guggino
Oct. 27, 2013
GUGGINO, Frances age 90 was peacefully taken by the angels on Sunday Morning, October 27th to her permanent home in heaven, where she was reunited with her husband, Louis of 42 years. Frances was born on June 30, 1923 in Santo Stefano, Sicily. A woman of very simple means and strong faith who led...
Aida Amores
Oct. 27, 2013
AMORES, Aida, 79, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ramon Amores and daughter Idelsa Farria. She is survived by her loving daughters, Iris, Irma, Iraida and Idalmis Amores; 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The family will...