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Emilio James Lefler
Dec. 19, 2022
Emilio James Lefler was born on March 9, 1929 in Tampa and passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022 at the age of 93 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice; his daughter, Dr. Linda Lefler; his son, Dr. James (Dr. Julie Unni) Lefler, and his youngest son,...
Mary I Vilchez
Dec. 17, 2022
Mary I Vilchez, 91, of Tampa, FL, passed away on December 17, 2022. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel web site. Mary Ida Vilchez (Guarisco) was born April 30th, 1931, in Tampa, Fl to Sebastiano and Rosario (Messina) Guarisco, both Sicilian immigrants to...
Michael Alexander Yanette
Dec. 15, 2022
Michael Alexander Yanette, 84 of Tampa, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a retired Boilermaker. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to flea markets. He...
Carlos Jose Diaz
Dec. 15, 2022
Carlos "Charlie"Jose Diaz was a native and life long resident of West Tampa. He was a student athlete on the track and field team at West Tampa Jr. High and a member of the Jefferson High School Football Team. Charlie remained interested in sports and politics throughout his life. He retired from...
Mary P Gagliano
Dec. 15, 2022
Mary P Gagliano, 90, of Tampa, FL, passed away on December 15, 2022. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel web site. She is survived by her three children and their spouses. Joe and Laurie Gagliano, Vicki and John Pullara and Perry and Francia’ Gagliano. Mary...
Ezequiel Cuevas
Dec. 13, 2022
Full obituary coming soon When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is...
Ruby Mae Friscioni
Dec. 12, 2022
Ruby Friscioni is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gino Friscioni, her sister, Inez McCormick; her daughter, Reginia Raitano; her son-in-law, Mitch Cesario; her stepdaughter, Gina (Dave) Morgan; and her stepson, John Friscioni; her grandchildren, Rachel and Nicholas Cesario;...
Edward Cunningham Jr.
Dec. 12, 2022
Edward Cunningham Jr,68, passed, Monday December 12,2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Regina A Cunningham; his daughters, Lea R Cunningham; Jennifer L Cunningham; Stephanie J Cunningham; his mother, Nora L Cunningham; his sister, Diane Edwards; grandchildren Chase E Cunningham; Sydney...
Mark A Borbolla
Dec. 11, 2022
Mark A. Borbolla passed away on December 11, 2022. Mark Borbolla passed away December 11th,. He is survived by his loving uncles, Orlando Garcia and Jimmie Garcia, his loyal best friend Karl Rexford, and many nephews and nieces. He retired from Sears after 40 years of service to take care of his...
Jo Ann Fuente
Dec. 10, 2022
A life well-lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life...
Louise Jane Valdez
Dec. 10, 2022
Valdez, Louise Jane, 78, of Tampa, passed away December 10, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and will be deeply missed. Louise was born in Tampa to Louis S. Valdez and Frances P. Blanco Valdez. She made her life in Tampa. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School. She is...
Henry Portugues
Dec. 09, 2022
Henry Portugues passed away on December 9, 2022. Full obituary pending. A Little While Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow… Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief My going...