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Sylvia "Smiley" Carmenaty
Jul. 29, 1970 - Jun. 13, 2019
Sylvia “Smiley” Carmenaty, 48, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born July 29, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Gilberto Reyes Figueroa and Julia E. (Rivera) Reyes. In addition to her loving parents, Smiley is survived by her loving children, Rudy...
Laureana Laboriel
Jul. 04, 1937 - Jun. 13, 2019
Laureana Laboriel, 81, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born July 4, 1937 in Omoa Cortes, Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Cruz Sambula and Pilar Colon. She was a member of Nativity Church in Tampa for many years. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years of...
Donald L. Stephens
Jun. 17, 1957 - Jun. 12, 2019
Donald L. Stephens, 61, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born June 17, 1957 in Tampa, FL., he was the son of the late Robert D. Stephens and living mother, Joan M. (Buckner) Humes. Survivors include his loving wife, N. Denise Stephens; his children, Timothy D. (Mary)...
James M. Russell
Jun. 22, 1946 - Jun. 10, 2019
James M. Russell, 72, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. Born June 22, 1946 in Union, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary S. (Thurston) Russell. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy and he was a Navy Shellback. James was a member of the Lutz Patriots, the...
Sandra Sandoval
Nov. 06, 1967 - Jun. 08, 2019
One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at...
Dana R. Platt
Sep. 21, 1948 - Jun. 08, 2019
One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at...
Kenneth L. Detty
May 09, 1942 - Jun. 07, 2019
Kenneth L. Detty, 77, of Ruskin, FL., passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. Born May 9, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marcile (Detty) Talbott. Kenneth was raised in the Catholic faith. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the International Independent Showman...
Delia E. Gibson
Jan. 10, 1928 - Jun. 06, 2019
Delia E. Gibson, 91, of Seffner, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born January 10, 1928 in Nashville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Macon and Wynelle (Wildes) Taylor. Delia was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Springville,...
Steven L. Wilson
Jul. 01, 1959 - Jun. 06, 2019
Steven L. Wilson, 59, of Brandon, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born July 1, 1959 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late mother, Carolyn (Wilkerson) Pach. Steven was a member of the Bellshoals Baptist Church in Brandon. He was also a member of the Florida West Coast Football...
George E. Maholik
Jul. 25, 1941 - Jun. 06, 2019
George E. Maholik, 77, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born July 25, 1941 in Eberbale, PA, he was the son of the late George B. and Susan (Swan) Maholik. He served proudly in the U.S. Airforce for twenty years. Survivors include his loving son, Victor D. Maholik and his...
Vicenta Ortiz-Soto
Jan. 22, 1933 - Jun. 06, 2019
Vicenta Ortiz Soto, 86, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born January 22, 1933 in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Ortiz and Hipolita Soto. Vicenta was a homemaker and was raised in the Christian faith. Survivors include her children, Moises...
Joan K. Luker
Jan. 12, 1941 - Jun. 03, 2019
Joan K. Luker, 78, of Brandon, FL., passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. Born January 12, 1941 in Tampa, FL., Joan was the daughter of the late Rufus and Minnie (Wakefield) Keebler. Survivors include her children, Glenn R. (Elaine) Luker, Robin J. Luker; her sister, Marjorie Marschal; as well as...