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Edwin Brenton Keck
Aug. 02, 1937 - Feb. 15, 2018
Edwin Brenton Keck, 80, passed away February 15, 2018. He was born August 2, 1937 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late Homer and Verna Keck. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Loretta; grandson Kenneth; and granddaughter Molly. Edwin came to Florida in 1969 from...
Barbara Mae Thomas
Oct. 17, 1939 - Feb. 11, 2018
Barbara Mae Thomas, 78, passed away February 11, 2018. She was born October 17, 1939 in Sherburne, New York to the late Oklen and Katherine (Dunn) Price. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Cliff, Lois, Samuel, Virginia and Vivian. Barbara came to Tampa in 1957...
Maria Magdalena Valentin
Nov. 16, 1928 - Feb. 10, 2018
Maria Magdalena Valentin, 89, of Land O Lakes passed away surrounded by family on February 10, 2018. Maria was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Manuel and Maria Montalvo. She met and married the love of her life Norberto Montero Valentin. She was the main influence that brought her family to Ohio...
Albert Riusech
Apr. 08, 1933 - Feb. 09, 2018
Albert Riusech, 85, was born in Havana, Cuba to the late Gregorio and Otilia (Baluja) Riusech. In addition to his parents, he his preceded in death by his brothers, Ernesto and David. Albert was a Professor of French and Spanish at Texarkana Community College for over 20 years. He was a Christian...
William A. "Tony" Hart
Apr. 08, 1948 - Feb. 09, 2018
William A. “Tony” Hart, 69, Our Special Precious Brother, of Tampa passed away on February 09, 2018. He was born in Tampa Florida to Arthur and Allison Hart. Tony will be fondly remembered for his beautiful expressive hazel eyes, his love of coffee, and the joy he brought to those around...
Valerie June Smith
Jun. 27, 1935 - Feb. 09, 2018
Valerie June Smith, 82, passed away on February 09, 2018 surrounded by family. Valerie was born June 27, 1935 in Bridgend, Wales to William and Gwendoline King. Valerie met the love of her life Charles while he was serving overseas in the United States Air Force. Valerie and Charles moved to...
Mary Frances Parker
Aug. 18, 1947 - Feb. 07, 2018
Mary Frances Parker, 70 passed away at home surrounded by family on February 7, 2018. Mary was born on August 18, to Raymond and Mary Audrey Fingar. She was raised in Tampa and graduated King High School. Mary was known for her love of children and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Mary...
Hector Rios Gonzalez
Dec. 31, 1960 - Feb. 05, 2018
Hector Rios Gonzalez, 57, of Tampa, Florida, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Hector, a devout Jehovah’s Witness, was born on December 31, 1960 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to Santos Rios and Ana L. Gonzalez. Hector was the Lead Support Analyst for Marriott Vacation Resorts and enjoyed...
Marcia Kelon Gray
Mar. 14, 1954 - Jan. 26, 2018
Marcia Kelon Diggers Gray, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, born March 14, 1954 went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Ed in 2013, her Sister Pam in 2013, her Mother Sally in 2000, her Dad Murrel in 2009, and her Brother Kevin in 1984....
Jean Rachel Taylor
Aug. 26, 1938 - Jan. 22, 2018
Jean Rachel Jandreau Taylor, 79 years old passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in Burnsville, NC. She was originally a native of Florida, born in Cocoa, FL to the late Roma Elizabeth and Charles Lawrence Jandreau, where she lived with her three sisters, Donna, Florence, Iva, and one brother,...
Martha Lee Alderman Roberts
Sep. 16, 1935 - Jan. 22, 2018
Martha Lee Alderman Roberts, 82, was born September 16, 1935 in Lake Wales, Florida. She passed away Monday, January 22, surrounded by family. She married her love James W. Roberts in Tampa, Florida. Martha had a long, satisfying career as a supervisor with AAA, enjoying her time helping people...
Charles A. Bernardo Sr
Nov. 28, 1936 - Jan. 21, 2018
Charles “Tony” Anthony Bernardo Sr., 81, of Tampa Florida passed away on Sunday January 21, 2018. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Antonio and Bessie Bernardo. Tony grew up in Thonotosassa, Florida in the poultry industry which evolved into the trucking industry. He owned and operated C & B...