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...

Another leaf has fallen, another soul has gone. But still we have God’s promises, in every robin’s song. For he is in His heaven, and though He takes away, He always leaves to mortals, the bright sun’s kindly ray. He leaves the fragrant blossoms, and lovely forest, green. And gives us new found...

Luis Alberto Sierra, 85, passed into eternal peace on December 30, 2025. He had resided with his wife, daughter and son-in-law in Temple Terrace, Florida. Luis was born on June 19, 1940, in Lima, Peru, to Marina Velasquez and Augusto Sierra. Primarily raised by his mother, he began working after...

Mercy Diaz Cannella, 92, of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully and entered the presence of our Lord on December 28, 2025. She was a devoted Catholic who built her entire life upon the foundation of her faith, her family, and her friends. Mercy was a woman who consistently demonstrated...

John Henry Hammer II, aged 82, of Tampa, FL, died on December 27, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Bartlesville, OK, to John Henry Hammer and Guadalupe Robles. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Dennis Hammer and Joe Robles Jr. He is survived by his siblings Carol...

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 has eased my hurt And given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, Not as I am...

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...

Mary Teresa Ficarrotta Valenti entered into eternal rest on Christmas Eve, a day before her 91st birthday. She passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love and support of her family. She is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, James J. Valenti. She is survived by her son James P. Valenti,...

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...

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...

Jeffrey Stephen Coffee, age 76 of Tampa, Florida passed away on December 15, 2025 in care of Hospice. Jeff was born on May 14, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa to Charles and Mary Coffee (deceased). He attended College in Iowa and lived in several states before moving to Tampa in 1983 with his former spouse...

Thomas Anthony DiPierro Thomas Anthony DiPierro, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at his home in Tampa, Florida. He is survived by his brothers, Chuck and Calvin, and his sister, Charlene; his five children—Sabatina, Megan, Thomas “Tommy,” Calvin, and Chase; ten grandchildren;...