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Dalia Nunez Valdes
Sep. 05, 2025
Dalia Nunez Valdes, aged 103, of Tampa, FL, passed away on September 5th 2025. She was born on December 15th, 1921, in Tampa, FL to Ramon Sr. and Benigna Nunez, and grew up as the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Valdes, Sr. daughter, Elaine Valdes...
Joe Ragano Jr.
Sep. 02, 2025
Joe Ragano Jr. passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Ragano, his wife, Lily Ragano, and his brother, Tony Ragano. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He graduated from Plant High School and then served in the United States Army....
Frank Perez
Sep. 01, 2025
Born May 10, 1964, Frank lived life with a smile. He knew it was too short to take for granted and faced challenges with humor and resilience. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he embraced adventure in every form. An avid captain and motorcyclist, a dedicated courier, a rockstar at heart and...
De La Cruz, Julio Cesar
Sep. 01, 2025
Yo soy la resurrección y la vida; el que cree en mí, aunque esté muerto, vivirá. Juan 11:25 Aún que ya no estes con nosotros,vivirás eternamente en nuestros pensamientos porque tú fuiste paz,amor y alegría con errores y virtudes fuiste una excelente persona como hijo,padre,amigo y esposo te...
Vazquez, Karen
Sep. 01, 2025
Querida Virgen, en este día de gozo, celebramos tu nacimiento. El Padre celestial te eligio por tu corazón puro para ser la madre del Salvador. Te pedimos que intercedas por nosotros, para que día tras día amemos más a Jesús, no temamos las dificultades y seamos fieles a nuestra misión. Que...
Norma Dennis-Mason
Aug. 30, 2025
Norma Dennis Mason passed away peacefully in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by her family. A gifted seamstress and storyteller, Norma preserved Virgin Islands culture through her craft and her words. Her home was always filled with warmth and a welcoming spirit. She is survived by two daughters, one...
Herminia Cardenas
Aug. 27, 2025
Herminia Cardenas, 84, of Tampa passed away on August 27, 2025. Services will be on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:30pm at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 North Armenia Ave, Tampa. Visitation will be from 2:30-3:30 PM prior to the service.
Dora Coalla Ortiz
Aug. 27, 2025
Dora Coalla Ortiz, 99, passed away peacefully August 27, 2025. Dora was the youngest of three children all born and raised in Ybor City by their parents Manolo and Aurora Coalla, both immigrants from Asturias, Spain. She graduated from Hillsborough High school with high honors. She raised two...
Martha Leto Cerra
Aug. 25, 2025
Martha Gail Leto Cerra, 83, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Lucille Leto, and her two sisters, Margaret DiChiara and Nellie Westberry. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ralph Cerra Jr.; daughters Jolene Novo...
Shelby G. Wilson
Aug. 19, 2025
Wilson, Shelby G. "Shell" "The Bowlers Friend," passed on August 19, 2025. He was born in Stokesdale, NC on March 27, 1936, He is survived by sons, Troy C. Wilson, David D. Wilson and stepson, Robert Alves; grandchildren, Kyle Wilson, Jennifer Gibson, Tisha Quinn {Tara); great-grandchildren,...
Vincenzo Salvatore LoScalzo
Aug. 19, 2025
Vincenzo “Vince” Salvatore LoScalzo, 88, of Tampa passed away on August 19, 2025. Born on May 6,1937 in Alessandria della Rocca, Sicily. In 1951 he immigrated into the United States along with his parents, Angelo and Anna and his siblings, Mary, Carmela, and Antonino. Vince graduated from...
Gullette, Mary Antonia
Aug. 18, 2025
Mary Antonia Gullette, 89, of Tampa passed away on August 18, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1935, in Tampa, FL to the late Jose Antonio Diaz and Jennie Diaz. Mary worked for many years at Montgomery Ward Department Stores in Tampa prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing bingo but most...