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Francis Ormand Jefferson Bodge IV
Aug. 19, 1943 - Jul. 05, 2019
Francis Ormand Jefferson Bodge, IV, 75, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. Born August 19, 1943 in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Francis O. Jefferson Bodge, III and Bambino (Moccia) Bodge. Francis served proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1960 to 1964...
Bernadette Denis Hoffmann
Apr. 26, 1926 - Jun. 30, 2019
Bernadette Denis Hoffmann, 93, of Tampa, FL., passed away on June 30, 2019. Born April 26, 1926 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Damier Denis and Emma Mirault. She was a member for many years of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O’ Lakes,...
Cynthia G. Scott
Nov. 25, 1954 - Jun. 29, 2019
Cynthia G. Scott, 64, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born November 25, 1954 in Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Rustico Garay and Loreta Halog. Survivors include her children, Daniel Scott, Jr. (companion Gina Tillman), Alexis F. Williams (Ian White)...
Alexander F. Padron
Jun. 10, 1985 - Jun. 29, 2019
Alexander F. Padron, 34, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born June 10, 1985 in Tampa, FL. Alex was a member and youth director of the Common Ground Christian Church in Tampa, FL. Survivors include his parents, Lazaro F. Padron, Karen (Marsh) Stephens, Melanie Padron,...
Olga L. Sevila
Sep. 03, 1960 - Jun. 28, 2019
Olga L. Sevila, 58, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Born September 3, 1960 in Isla De Pino, Cuba. She was a member of Iglesia Misionera in Tampa, Florida. Survivors include her husband, William Dennis; her parents, Ezequiel and Martha (Martinez) Blanco; her daughters, Yesenia...
Eneida Vazquez Rodriguez
Nov. 20, 1945 - Jun. 27, 2019
Eneida Vazquez Rodriguez, 73, of Merritt Island, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born November 20, 1945 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late David Vazquez Matos and Elena Rodriguez Negron. She was a ten-year faithful member of the Estrella De La Manana Church in...
Misael Ofray
Feb. 04, 1959 - Jun. 25, 2019
Misael Ofray, 60, of Thonotosassa, FL., passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born February 4, 1959 in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alturo Ofray and living mother Julia Melendez. He was a member of the Estrella De La Manana Church in Tampa, FL. Survivors include his loving...
Margaret C. Drake
Dec. 27, 1935 - Jun. 20, 2019
Margaret C. Drake, 83, of Apollo Beach, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Born December 27, 1935 in Washington, DC. She was a lifelong member of the Land O’ Lakes Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 70 years of marriage, Charles L. Drake; her children, Michael L....
Alpha L. Smith
Jul. 04, 1920 - Jun. 18, 2019
Alpha Lendell Smith, 98 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Born July 4, 1920 in Houston, Mississippi. The oldest son of the late Hulon F. Smith and Cora (Carney) Smith. Survivors include his loving children Helen L. Zarou, Orlando, FL., Rev. Howard L. (Vonda) Smith,...
Blanca Teresa Aviles
Nov. 04, 1946 - Jun. 17, 2019
Blanca T. Aviles, 72, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Born November 4, 1946 in Maricao, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late, Santiago Aviles and Nina Charon. Survivors include his loving children, Israel (Yulexi) Colon and Marilyn Colon; many brothers and sisters;...
Geraldo Aponte
Apr. 23, 1940 - Jun. 17, 2019
Gerardo Aponte, 79, of Riverview, FL., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Born April 23, 1940 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the daughter of the late Domingo and Angela Aponte. Survivors include his loving wife, Maria Aponte; his children, Gerardo (Diane) Aponte Jr. and Lucy Cena; his...
Betty Jean Garrett
May 01, 1938 - Jun. 14, 2019
Betty Jean Garrett, 81, of Lutz passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born May 1, 1938 in Newton, NC. She met her would-be husband while working at a diner. They traveled to multiple states before settling in Florida where she ultimately became a homemaker. She was a very loving mother who...