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Luisa Alvarez
Jun. 27, 1952 - Nov. 24, 2018
Luisa “Meme” Alvarez, age 66, passed away suddenly and entered into eternal peace on November 24, 2018. Luisa was born in Las Villas, Cuba to the late Mario and Esperanza Viña on June 27, 1952. At the early age of 15, Luisa alongside her family left Cuba to begin a new life in the United States....
Beverly Welsh Bailey
Mar. 03, 1941 - Nov. 22, 2018
Beverly Welsh Bailey, 77, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on November 22, 2018. Beverly was born March 3, 1941 in Winchester Virginia, to parents Luther and Mildred Welsh. Beverly worked for many years as Secretary for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia and, more recently,...
Mercedes Perez
Sep. 24, 1936 - Nov. 19, 2018
Mercedes Perez, 82, of Tampa went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2018. Mercedes was a hard worker who worked as a beautician, saleswomen, and seamstress. However her true joy in life was spending time with her family. Mercedes is preceded in death by beloved husband of 61 years Martin Perez....
John Russell Gould Sr
Dec. 22, 1956 - Nov. 16, 2018
John Russell “JR” Gould Sr, 61, of Tampa passed away on November 16, 2018. John was born December 22, 1956 in Louisville Kentucky to Penny and Virginia Gould. John worked many different jobs in his life, he enjoyed being outdoors and at the race track; and always had a kind word to anyone he...
Jack R. Simpson
Apr. 22, 1929 - Nov. 14, 2018
Jack R. Simpson, 89, of Lecanto, FL., passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Vitas Health Care Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born April 22, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harvey Simpson and Harriet E. (Ridall) Clayborn. He was married to his...
Naomi K. DeSchoolmeester
Oct. 11, 1932 - Nov. 10, 2018
Naomi K. DeSchoolmeester, 86, of Plant City, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at South Baptist Florida Hospital, Plant City surrounded by her loving family. Born October 11, 1932 in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Dunn and Arabelle (Fichter) Dunn. She loved...
Helen Cintron
Aug. 05, 1948 - Nov. 09, 2018
Helen Cintron, 70, of Tampa passed away peacefully on Friday November 9, 2018. Helen was born in New York on August 5, 1948 to the late Manuel and Agripina Mercado. Helen was a member of Iglisia Transformando Al Mundo Church and worked for the Department of Education for many years. Helen is...
Kathleen P. Meana
Nov. 04, 1929 - Nov. 07, 2018
Kathleen P. Meana, 89, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 7, 2018. Kathleen was born November 04, 1929 in Alabama to the late Alex and Gertide Peterson. Kathleen is also preceded in death by her husband Angel Meana Jr. Kathleen is survived by her loving children:...
Samantha G. Kulangara
Dec. 06, 1990 - Nov. 06, 2018
Samantha G. Kulangara, 27, of Seffner, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Born December 6, 1990 in Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of George and Jessy Kulangara. In addition to her loving parents, Samantha is survived by her brother, Subin (Shevin) Kulangara and her sister, Susana (Javit)...
Julio Sanchez Gutierez
Nov. 18, 1989 - Nov. 03, 2018
Julio Sanchez Gutierez, 28, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Born November 18, 1989 in Habana, Cuba, he was the son of Julio Sanchez Bofill and Inelda Gutierez Pradines. In addition to his parents, survivors include his children, Julio R. De las Mercedes Sanchez Testa Jr.,...
Evelyn Halvorsen
Apr. 22, 1930 - Nov. 02, 2018
Evelyn Halvorsen, 88, of Brooksville, Florida, formally of Chicago, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2018. Evelyn was born April 22, 1930 to Albert and Irene Wodzin. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, George. Evelyn is survived by loving daughters Susan Spring (Bill),...
Raul C Rodriguez
Feb. 02, 1928 - Oct. 30, 2018
Farmer's prayer poem As I rise with the dawn, I drink in the morning. I taste the goodness of your creation and smell the crispness of new beginnings. I sense you beside me, my good shepherd watching over me as I care for the farm. I whistle a tune of praise as I go about my work. I feel blessed...