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Rollo Marion Blackard, 78, passed away July 13, 2015. He was born June 11, 1937 in Goodletsville, Tennessee to the late Walter and Pauline (McMurchry) Blackard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanett; daughter-in-law, Christy; brothers, Walter Vernon and Clark...

Tomas Gonzalez, Sr. 59, went to rest in a better place on July 12, 2015. He was born August 17, 1955 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Angel L. Gonzalez and Atanacia Medina of Gonzalez. Tomas was the eighth of eleven children. Tomas was a car salesman and came to Tampa, Florida in 2001 from...

Juana Ramos Moctezuma, 88, passed away July 4, 2015. She was born July 25, 1927 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Ambrosio Ramos and Julia Moctezuma. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carmelo Ortiz; son, Heriberto Ortiz; grandson, Quentin Vargas; and brother,...

Helen Pupulidy Hayes Popham, born on July 28, 1915 to Greek immigrant parents, Anna and Fotis Pupulidy, in Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2015, just 29 days from celebrating her 100th birthday. Helen was pre-deceased by her siblings: brother Emmanuel 1919-1996 and her sister Mary...

Isabel Maria Colina Wetz, 59, passed away June 26, 2015. She was born November 5, 1956 in Cuba to Tomasa (Leandro) Colina and the late Jorge Colina. Isabel came to Manatee County in 1979 from Miami. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing, music, the beach and collecting Tinkerbell items. Left to...

Neva Jean Hawkins, 78, of Ellenton, passed away June 25, 2015. She was born February 27, 1937 in Ohio to the late Gordon and Anna (Smith) Dillon. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Juanita, Raymond, Kenneth, Cleo, Olivio and David. In 1989, Neva relocated to...

Johnny Lester Eastridge, Sr., 86, passed away June 24, 2015. He was born September 15, 1928 in Cusseta, Alabama to the late Carey Jefferson Eastridge and Mary Hughes (Harper) Eastridge. He served our country in the United States Air Force and later was a manager for 35 years for the Hillsborough...

Tai Huu Huynh, 60, passed away June 19, 2015. He was born August 18, 1954 in Saigon, Vietnam to Huan Trinh Nguyen and the late Thi Huu Huynh. Tai was a resident of Saigon for the early half of his life. He spent the latter half in Tampa where he worked as an electronics technician. He had a...

Ronald Ray Adam, 62, passed away June 13, 2015. He was born August 14, 1952 in Kansas to Doris (Allison) Adam and the late Phillip Adam. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by sister, Theresa; and granddaughter, Trinity. Ronald was owner of a cleaning business. He moved to Tampa in...

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...