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Pascuala Marte Polanco
Feb. 23, 2024
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...
Sarah F. Melendi
Feb. 22, 2024
Melendi, Sarah Frances, née Day, born in Naples, Florida on July 6, 1938, to Leon and Helen Day, passed away on February 22,2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Manuel and her four sons. Michael (Dtoy), Richard (Yvette), Robert, Russell (Louise). Her greatest joy in life was...
Lawrence Tony Pasetti
Feb. 17, 2024
We are saddened to announce Lawrence Tony Pasetti, aged 89, died peacefully on 17 February 2024 in Tampa Florida, after a happy and loving life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will continue through his family and friends. Lawrence was a devoted husband of 66 years to...
Jaime U Jurado
Feb. 16, 2024
Jaime U. Jurado passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at the age of 89. Jaime was born in Panama City, Panama and emigrated to the United States as a young child with his mother, Raquel and brother, Rodrigo. Settling in Tampa, Florida, Jaime attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Jesuit High...
Joyce Maria Gibbs
Feb. 15, 2024
Joyce Maria (Sarian) Gibbs, age 73 of Tampa, Florida, died at AdventHealth Hospital on February 15, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1950, in Tampa, Florida, to Fred & Connie (Lazzara) Sarian. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1968. She attended St. Petersburg Jr. College. She...
Troy Dean Thomas
Feb. 13, 2024
Troy Dean Thomas passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at St Joseph’s hospital hospice. Troy was born April 1, 1962 in Tampa to Armando Thomas and Jennie Sierra Thomas. He was predeceased by his father Armando Thomas, his brother, Armando Thomas, II, his daughter Kali Thomas and his cousin...
Robert Portugues
Feb. 13, 2024
Robert (Bobby) Portugues Sr., age 75, of Tampa, FL, died peacefully in his sleep at home in the early morning of February 13, 2024. He was born on August 17,1948, in Ybor City, FL to Mary and Angel Portugues. He attended Hillsborough High School Class of 1966. He was a retired letter carrier with...
Sandra Oliva
Feb. 12, 2024
Sandra M. Oliva, 84, of Tampa, passed away on February 12, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Sandra was born on August 23, 1939 in Ybor City, Florida. A life-long Tampa resident, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, she...
Maria M. Satta
Feb. 11, 2024
Maria M. Satta, 80, of Lutz, passed away on February 11,2024. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel website.
Rosa Salegio
Feb. 11, 2024
Rosa Salegio, 74, of Tampa, passed away on February 11,2024. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel website.
Dora Lima Garcia
Feb. 10, 2024
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...
Yolanda Marquez Leon
Feb. 10, 2024
Yolanda Marquez Leon, 76, of Tampa, passed away on February 10,2024. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel website.