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Carolyn Lee Mathis-Alfonso
Oct. 14, 1975 - Mar. 01, 2018
Carolyn Lee Mathis Alfonso, 42, Of Tampa, Fl passed away Thursday March 1, 2018. She was greeted with open arms by her dad, mom, sister and daughter. She is survived by 2 sisters, 3 children: Tristin, Pammie and Matthew, her husband Matt Alfonso, 4 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts,...
Grover "Todd" Pippin Jr.
Jan. 02, 1951 - Mar. 01, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Grover Theodore “Todd” Pippin Jr. announce his passing after a brief illness on March 1, 2018. Todd will be lovingly remembered by his wife Janet Pippin, his children Grover Theodore Pippin III, Samantha Land, Rachel Land, Kimberly Land, and William...
Antonia "Tita" Ortiz
Jun. 15, 1947 - Feb. 27, 2018
Antonia “Tita” Ortiz, 70, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2018. Antonia was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on June 15, 1947. Antonia enjoyed singing in church however her true passion was being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Antonia is preceded in death by her parents,...
Jason Andrew Yoder
Mar. 10, 1979 - Feb. 26, 2018
Jason Andrew Yoder, 38, passed away February 26, 2018. He was born March 10, 1979 in Sarasota where he was a lifelong resident. He was a framing carpenter and loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family. He loved God and his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debby; daughter,...
William Lee Joiner
Jul. 04, 1929 - Feb. 25, 2018
William Lee Joiner, 88, passed away February 25, 2018. He was born July 4, 1929 in Orlando, Florida to the late Charles Ivy and Ruth Mabel Joiner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Esther; and sister, Janet. William came to Tampa in 1956 from Orlando. He served in...
Saul Acosta Torres
Dec. 04, 1954 - Feb. 23, 2018
Saul Acosta Torres, 76, of Tampa Florida passed away on February 23, 2018. Saul was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on December 29, 1941 to Jobita Acosta and Amado Torres. Saul moved from Queens New York to Tampa Florida in 1994. Saul enjoyed watching wrestling, going to the beach, cooking, music...
Annette L. Bacon
Sep. 23, 1939 - Feb. 22, 2018
Annette L. Bacon A Life Celebration for Annette L. Bacon, who departed this earthly life and ascended to Heaven on February 22, 2018 while surrounded by her loved ones, will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 - 11:00am at Bible Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace, 8718 N. 46th Street,...
Anthony R. Zaccaro
Dec. 04, 1954 - Feb. 22, 2018
Anthony R. Zaccaro, 63, passed away surrounded by family on February 22, 2018. Anthony was born on December 04, 1954 in Barranquilla, Colombia to Victor and Manuela Zaccaro. He moved to New York where he enjoyed many career paths in Trucking and painting. He was a member of Local Union 88 of...
Paulette Era Gabriel
Feb. 22, 1943 - Feb. 20, 2018
Paulette Era Gabriel, 74, passed away surrounded by family on February 20, 2018. Paulette was born February 22, 1943 to Paul Jason and Nellie Edwina Tindale. Paulette was a Florida native. She worked for the social security administration for 30 years and gathered many awards during her career....
Wilma Gray Million Carter
Jan. 28, 1930 - Feb. 18, 2018
Carter, Wilma Gray Million., 88, passed away February 18, 2018. She was born on January 28, 1930 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Dr. Joel Bartleson Million and Beulah (Hendren) Million. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Carter, Jr. and her daughter,...
Joanne Pritchard Rowe
Aug. 01, 1938 - Feb. 16, 2018
Joanne Pritchard Rowe, 79, of Fruitland Park Florida passed away Friday February 16, 2018. Joanne was a 6th generation Floridian. She lived a full and happy life. Joanne is preceded in death by loving husband Donald E. Rowe, parents: George LeRoy and Mary Belle Pritchard; siblings: Louise and...
Luther G. Ward Sr.
Jul. 06, 1935 - Feb. 15, 2018
Luther G. Ward, Sr., 82, passed away February 15, 2018. He was born July 6, 1935 in Tampa to the late Luther and Marjorie Ward. He is preceded in death by his son, Luther Ward, Jr. and a sister, Mary Ward. Luther came back to Tampa in 1958 from California. He traveled a lot during his service in...