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William Colon
Jul. 27, 1933 - May 09, 2019
William Colon, 85, of Ybor City, FL., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born July 27, 1933 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Rafael Colon and Moncerrate Montalvo. Survivors include his loving wife, Emma R. Colon; his daughters, Lorraine Rodriguez and Vanessa I. Colon;...
Jantina G. Hekman
Oct. 25, 1917 - May 08, 2019
Jantina G. Hekman, 101, of Lakeland, FL., was called home to be with our heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born October 25, 1917 in Groningen, Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Hendrick and Ewina Bakker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip...
Donald McCloskey
May 02, 1966 - May 06, 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...
Luis Ramiro Mendoza
Feb. 22, 1927 - May 06, 2019
Luis R. Mendoza, 92, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Born February 22, 1927 in Palmira, Colombia, he was the son of the late, Luis Rivera and Robertina Mendoza. Survivors include his sons, Hernan (Beatriz) Mendoza and Hector (Amparo) Mendoza; as well as his eight grandchildren,...
Blanche M. Smith
Jul. 24, 1927 - May 02, 2019
Blanche M. Smith, 91, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born July 24, 1927 in Worthington Springs, FL, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lottie (Hines) White. Survivors include her daughter, Bobbi (Bill) McLeob; her sisters, Thelma Nettles, Jeannett Deatley, Jean...
Baby Boy Coronado
Apr. 30, 2019 - Apr. 30, 2019
Sweet Baby boy in heaven above, God sent you to us with much love, Not knowing what pain it would cause. I deal with it just because. The few moments I had you in my arms, Will last me til the end of time, Til I see and know you were really mine. All my love I send to you, In hopes you won’t be...
Tu-Lang Danh
Sep. 03, 1941 - Apr. 27, 2019
Danh Tu-Lang, 77, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Born September 3, 1941 in Kien Giang, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Danh Xe and Nguyen T. Ngoan. Survivors include his sons, Kinh-Luan Danh (Duc Quyen Le), Minh-Luan Danh (Kim Thanh Danh), Anh-Luan Danh (Mandy Huynh),...
Evelyn Sue Buckingham
Mar. 30, 1944 - Apr. 24, 2019
Evelyn Sue Buckingham, 75, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born March 30, 1944 in Alton, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dessie (Smith) Campbell. Survivors include her loving children, John E. (Donna) Buckingham, Rachelle (Buddy) Newcomb, Kathy...
Hector Rafael Rodriguez Alicea
Jul. 02, 1980 - Apr. 20, 2019
Hector Rafael “Cochita/Kobe” Rodriguez Alicea, 38, of Panama City, FL., passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born July 2, 1980 in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Angela Alicea Pagan and living father Rafael Rodriguez Amil. In addition to his loving father, Hector is survived...
Kilbert "Flaco" Medina Rijos
Apr. 16, 1988 - Apr. 20, 2019
Kilbert “Flaco” Madina Rijos, 31, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born April 16, 1988 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gilberto Medina Torres and his living mother Kendra L. Rijos Figueroa. Flaco belonged to the Urban Empire Tampa FL Bike Club. In...
Eliezer R DeLeon
May 05, 1950 - Apr. 12, 2019
Eliezer Rivera DeLeon, 68, of Tampa passed away on April 12, 2019. Eliezer was born May 05, 1950 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and raised by Rev. Ursuliano and Antonia Ramos DeLeon. Eliezer had many careers in his past ranging from steel work to custodian work. Eliezer was a God-Fearing man, who read...
Pennamma Kurien
Jul. 24, 1922 - Apr. 06, 2019
MRS. PENNAMMA KURIEN KADACKAL HOUSE, PALLIPAD, HARIPAD Pennamma Kurien was born in Nadapurayil House to late Kutty and Annamma Samuel, Muttom, Kerala, India. She was the eldest of four children. She married at the age of 16 and lived happily with her husband Koshy Kurian and children in their...