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Freddy A Castrillon
Aug. 21, 1955 - Feb. 13, 2026
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...
Rexanne Louise Smith
Jan. 10, 1947 - Feb. 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Rexanne Louise Smith. She was a devoted mother, sister, and friend. She will be very dearly missed. Rexanne was born in Tampa, to her beloved parents, Marjorie Almerico and Rexford Edward Smith, Jr. who preceded...
Robert Ropiza
Jan. 05, 1945 - Feb. 12, 2026
Robert Ropiza, born on January 5, 1945, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, passed away surrounded by the love of the family he cherished above all else. He was the beloved son of Celestino and Cecilia Ropiza. Robert was predeceased by his four brothers, with whom he shared an exceptionally close bond....
Jacqueline Louise Jones
Oct. 26, 1964 - Feb. 10, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Louise Jones, 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a world forever touched by her love, laughter, and light. Born on October 23, 1964, in Tampa, Florida, Jackie grew into the kind of person who made life richer for everyone fortunate enough to know...
Reynaldo Urbina Sr.
Nov. 25, 1956 - Feb. 08, 2026
Reynaldo Urbina Sr., born November 25, 1956, in Los Indios, Texas, Lived in Plant City, Florida passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 He was the beloved son of Esteban Urbina Sr. and Eva Urbina, and the devoted husband of Bertha Alicia Ortega Urbina. Reynaldo was a loving father to Ricardo...
Lunsanto Borrero
Mar. 24, 1937 - Feb. 07, 2026
Lunsanto Borrero, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and father-in-law, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 88, in Land O’ Lakes, FL, after a courageous battle against dementia and multiple myeloma. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, on March 24, 1937, Lunsanto moved to the States...
Ronald Joseph Bourquin
Apr. 02, 1949 - Feb. 06, 2026
Ronald Joseph Bourquin, 76, of Mango, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026 Ronald (Ron) was born on April 02, 1949 to Cleda Theresa Bourquin and Richard Joseph Bourquin in Canton, Ohio. After finishing high school, Ron worked briefly at Kempthorn Motors in Canton, Ohio, where he met and later...
Debra Higgins
Oct. 27, 1955 - Feb. 05, 2026
Debra Nadine Johnson Higgins Debra Nadine Johnson Higgins, age 70, passed peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on October 27, 1955, in Lakeland, Florida. Her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, devotion, and grace. Debra was the beloved wife of Bishop James...
Juan Leal
May 05, 1944 - Feb. 05, 2026
Me gustaría que el recuerdo de mí fuera un recuerdo feliz. Me gustaría dejar un rastro de sonrisas al final de mi vida. Me gustaría dejar un eco que susurre suavemente por los caminos, De momentos felices, de risas y de días brillantes y soleados. Me gustaría que las lágrimas de quienes me lloran...