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Henry A Saavedra
Mar. 30, 1930 - Apr. 17, 2021
Henry A. Saavedra, 91, passed away on April 17, 2021. Henry was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp with the occupational forces in Japan. He retired after 26 years from Sears as the District Operations Manager and was also past President and Vice-President...
Don Ellerbe
Jan. 17, 1939 - Apr. 16, 2021
Francis "Don" Ellerbe, age 82, of Riverview, FL passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1939 in Tampa, FL, the son of Janie (Connell) and Herbert Ellerbe. Don served in the United States Air Force for four years and later was a Deacon at several churches over the years;...
William Robert Slayton
Jul. 18, 1937 - Apr. 16, 2021
William Robert Slayton, 83, passed away peacefully at home, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tampa, FL to Henry and Cecelia Slayton. William is survived by his loving wife of 64 years: Hazel; two children: William Jr and Michelle; and three grandchildren. William loved his...
Evelyn G. Bronson
Jul. 15, 1942 - Apr. 14, 2021
Evelyn Glann Bronson, age 78, of Lutz, FL passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1942 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Eleanor (Nixon) and John Glann. Survivors include her two daughters, Debbie Lacey, of Auburndale, FL and and Terrie Moore, of Lutz, FL. Cremation is...
Florence Walker
Oct. 18, 1933 - Apr. 13, 2021
Florence I. Walker, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1933 in Tampa, FL, the daughter of Ernest and Edna Strickland. Survivors include her children, David (Anne Marie) Hicks, Ginger (David) Haywood, Charles Walker, Tammy (Aaron) Myslinkski and Debra...
Jaime Soto-Ruiz
Jun. 14, 1955 - Apr. 12, 2021
Jaime Soto-Ruiz passed away on April 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on June 14, 1955 to Ismael and Francisca Soto Ruiz in Lares, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his loving wife: Rosa. A committal service will be held on Friday, April 30 at 10 am at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Ramona Garcia
Jul. 26, 1936 - Apr. 11, 2021
Ramona Garcia, age 86, of Tampa, FL passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Service times are pending with Sunset Funeral Home.
Hilda Jones
Oct. 06, 1941 - Apr. 11, 2021
Hilda Jones, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born on October 6, 1941 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Concepcion (Butron) and Juan Lopez. Survivors include her children, Duane (Amanda) Jones and Shari (Tony) Moore; grandchildren, Kevin Jones, Cailyn Moore, Bryce Moore and Emma...
Ismael Rivera
Dec. 14, 1939 - Apr. 09, 2021
Ismael Rivera, age 81, of Apollo Beach, FL passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born on December 14, 1939 in Puerto Rico, the son of Juana (Cruz) and Concepcion Rivera. Survivors include his former wife and lifelong friend, Rosa Rivera; children, Luis Rivera, Jorge Rivera, Linda Rivera...
Ruth Rivenbark
Nov. 12, 1933 - Apr. 05, 2021
Ruth Rivenbark, age 87, of Plant City, FL passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1933 in Dover, GA, the daughter of Ida (Felts) and Raymond Lee. Survivors include her husband of nearly 54 years, Dave Rivenbark; daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” (Benny) Nelson and Vickie...
James Rodger Farr
May 22, 1948 - Apr. 01, 2021
James Rodger Farr (can-man) was born on May 22,1948 to James and Omie Farr. Rodger was a spray painter for Atlantic metals in Tampa, Florida. His family moved to New Port Richey where he retired. In retirement he collected sports cards and comic books. Rodger enjoyed walking and talking to...
Jose Padilla
Mar. 04, 1939 - Mar. 28, 2021
Jose Padilla, age 82, of Tampa, FL passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1939 in Guatemala, the son of Rosa Aura Padilla and Jose Maria Valencia. Jose's family has chosen to not have services here in Tampa as all services will be held in Guatemala at a later date.