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Evelyn Pullara
Oct. 11, 2012
PULLARA, Evelyn, 86, of Odessa, widow of Salvatore "Sam" Pullara, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012. She is predeceased by grandson, Thomas Pullara and is survived by daughters, Bernice Brown (Bill) and Lois Robertson (Ed); son, Frank Sam Pullara; grandsons Gerald Phillips (Marilyn), Frank...
Yvonne Ann Perez-Valdez RN
Oct. 10, 2012
PEREZ-VALDEZ, Yvonne Ann, 66, of Tampa passed away on October 10, 2012. She is survived by a brother, Victor Raimund Perez-PerIez; sister-in-law, Jane Peren; 2 nephews, Victor and Vincent Peren; 6 great nieces and nephews, Zachery, Eric, Nicholas, Chloe Jane, Amanda and Isabelle. She loved life,...
Charles L. Logan Jr.
Oct. 10, 2012
LOGAN, Charles L., 88, of Annapolis, MD, moved to Tampa, Dec. 1958. He is survived by his loving wife Juanita Kirkland, son Charles W. Logan, sister, June Ferry, grandchildren Candice Kelley and Kevin Kelly, great-grandchildren Ashley Kelley, Kaylab and Aaron Phillips, Ashley Wronka and Haley...
Eloy Salgado
Oct. 08, 2012
SALGADO, Eloy, 95, of Tampa, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Hilda Salgado. He is survived by his sons, Eloy Salgado Jr. (Jackie), Richard Salgado (Pat), Roland Salgado (Kathryn); 5 grandchildren, Jeff (Danielle), Heather (Paul),...
Fernando Llana Jr.
Oct. 08, 2012
On October 8, Fred Llana, 59, died of heart failure in Gainesville, Fl where he lived with his family for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Springer-Llana, daughter, Heather (Llana) Williams and his two Grandsons, Nathan and Silas, daughter, Natalie Nicole Llana, son, Fernando...
Anthony D. LLanes Jr
Oct. 05, 2012
LLANES, JR, Anthony D, 85, a native and lifelong resident of Tampa passed away on October 5, 2012. He is siurvived by his wife of 65 years, Hilda V. Llanes; 2 sons, Anthony Llanes III (Belinda), Leo Llanes (Susan); 2 daughers, Gilda Fernandez (Maynard), Hilda Stephens (Larry), 3 grandsons,...
Pedro Ortega
Sep. 30, 2012
Ortega, Pedro, 87 of Tampa, born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, passed away on September 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Maria J. Ortega; children, Elvira Diaz, Pedro A. Ortega, Hector Diaz; grandchildren, Michelle Diaz, Hector L. Diaz, Pedro N. Ortega, Fernando Ortega; great-grandchildren, Robert...
Armando Arocha
Sep. 28, 2012
AROCHA, Armando, 88, of Tampa, FL, Born in Guira de Melena, Cuba, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012. He was a gentle guajiro poet who continued to compose decimas after his immigration with family to West Tampa in 1957. Largely self-taught, he learned English and became a master plumber...
Adolph Frank Campisi
Sep. 27, 2012
CAMPISI, Adolph Frank, 84, native of Tampa passed away Sept. 27, 2012. Mr. Campisi was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Palma Campisi and brothers, Victor and Joe Campisi. Survivors include his devoted wife of 59 years, Jennie Campisi, daughter, Patti Hoppes (Tim),son, Frank J....
Dora V. Romero
Sep. 27, 2012
ROMERO, Dora Vasquez, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Thursday, September 27, 2012. Dora was a lifetime resident of Tampa, she loved and cared about her family. A member of the National Association of Women in Construction for 45 years, the Tampa Women's Club, The Sword...
Diane Youngblood
Sep. 22, 2012
YOUNGBLOOD, Diane Garcia, 75, lifelong resident of Tampa passed away in Brooksville where she lived for a brief time. She was a legal secretary for over 26 years and an animal lover. Her pets will miss her. She is preceeded in death by her daughter, Stephanie D Rodriguez; a son, James "Jimbo"...
Fr. Felix Sanchez
Sep. 20, 2012
We sadly report the unexpected passing of Father Felix Sanchez, age 73, Thursday, September 20, 2012, while visiting with family in Salamanca, Spain. He is survived by his sister Visitacion and three brothers - Manuel, his wife and children, Florentino, and Father Prudencio, who will celebrate...