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Thomas Eugene Knapp, 56, passed away June 12, 2015. He was born December 21, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to Norman Francis Knapp and the late Maryann (Moye) Knapp. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa and worked in auto detailing. Thomas loved music, playing drums and hanging out with his friends. Left...

Rosalina Diaz, 77, passed away June 5, 2015. She was born August 30, 1937 in Cuba to the late Florito Pupo and Rafaela Ibanez. She came to Hillsborough County in 1980 from there. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Jose Diaz Lopez, Sr.; sons, Jose Diaz, Jr of Plant City and...

Erlendsson, Ruth Jones, 77, of Valrico, went home to her heavenly Father on June 4, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born May 27, 1938 in Chicago, IL. Ruth was a loving wife, mother and a great friend to many. She was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She is...

Aiden Jeremiah Burns, 6 months, was born December 6th, 2014 at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He passed away there on June 1st, 2015. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Aaron Burns and Annalise Garcia who both are serving in the USAF; maternal grandmother, Alicia...

Katie Marie Castro, 40, passed away May 30, 2015. She was born in Tampa, Florida on July 7, 1974. She was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County and loved walks in the park and the beach. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 16 years, Christopher Castro; daughter, Courtney Regina...

Hugh David Grooms, 63, passed away May 27, 2015. He was born December 23, 1951 in Plant City, Florida to Willa Dean and the late Clerance Tillman Grooms. David was a lifelong resident of the Plant City. He spent 35 years raising strawberries and citrus for Fancy Farms, Inc. He loved farming,...

Ruby Joyce Brooks 67, went to be with the lord and her husband Robert Jackson Brooks, on May 26, 2015. She was born on February 6, 1948 to Joseph and Willie Mae (Haney) Hayes. Ruby was a lifelong resident of Florida, and a member of mango Church of God. She loved to play bingo. Left to cherish...

Willis Coleman Fender, 89, passed away May 21, 2015. He was born June 18, 1925 in Bartow, Florida to the late Caulie E. and Lillian (Pendarvis) Fender. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie (just last month); brothers, Caulie Jr., Elwood and Lloyd;...

Christy Renee Blackard, 47, passed away May 20. 2015. She was born August 15, 1967 in Red Bud, Illinois to late Billy Joe and Linda (Bennett) Kirk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Joey and brother-in-law, Donald; mother-in-law, Janette. Christy came to...

Carolina L. Cuartas, 51, passed away May 19, 2015. She was born June 22, 1963 in Cali, Colombia to Sobeiba Lucumi and the late Alejandro Cuartas. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, Herlinda. She came to Hillsborough County in 1999 from New York City. She was a...

CAREY, Mildred M. (Millie), age 81 passed away May 17, 2015 in Blackfoot, Idaho. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward L. Carey and her son Edward L. Carey II. She is survived by her children, Ann Prusac, Bethany and Dave Buell, Donna and Edward Haymore, Craig Carey, Faye Carey, Grace...

Victorina Figueroa Pacheco, 87, passed away May 12, 2015. She was born March 6, 1928 in Catano, Puerto Rico to the late Modesto and Gregoria (Ramos) Figueroa. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo; son, Elvin; and 13 siblings. She came to Florida in 1980 from...