Obituaries

Luis Fernando Barrera

Luis Fernando Barrera

Feb 9, 2025

Luis Fernando Barrera, age 67, of Oviedo Florida, passed away on February 9, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1957, in Medellin, Colombia. Luis was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Antonio Barrera Tobon and Ofelia Mazo (Espinal). He is survived by his loving wife, Gladis H. Montagut and daughter, Juliana Barrera. He also leaves behind his niece...

Carol Croucher Horgen

Carol Croucher Horgen

Feb 8, 2025

Carol Margaret Croucher Horgen, 87, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Sanford, Florida. Carol is survived by her son, David (Allie); daughter, Donna Bobek Schmitt (Joe); five grown grandchildren, Matthias Horgen, Michael (Erin) Bobek, Chris (Kristina) Bobek, Patrick (Ana) Bobek, and Kristina Bobek; three great-grandsons, Magnus, Maximus, and Michael Bobek; and a multitude of friends. She was predeceased...

Escorida Rita Lopez De Albornoz

Escorida Rita Lopez De Albornoz

Feb 7, 2025

Escorida Rita Lopez de Albornoz died peacefully with family at her side in Orlando, Florida on 02/07/2025 at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her mom, Agustina de Lopez, her dad Hermenegildo Lopez, her husband Jose Alberto Albornoz, and her son Edinxon Albornoz Lopez. Escorida will be remembered as a faithful servant of Jehovah. Her love...

Marjorie Smith Pazman

Marjorie Smith Pazman

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Marjorie "Margie/Marge/Maggie" Smith Pazman died in her residence on February 7th, 2025, in Apopka, FL at the age of 80. She passed peacefully, with her family by her side and they are content that she is now in the arms of Jesus. Marge is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles "Charlie/Chuck" Pazman of Zellwood, FL; daughter Debbie...

Melissa Kaye Bashore

Melissa Kaye Bashore

Feb 7, 2025

Melissa Kaye Bashore, 41, passed away on February 7, 2025 at Leesburg hospital in Leesburg, Florida. She is survived by two children Austin Refino Cruz & Savannah Rose Cruz, Mother Kimberly Montalto, Stepfather Thomas Montalto, stepsister Jeannette Doucette; stepsister Laurie Montalto & several aunts, uncles & cousins, nieces & nephews. Melissa found joy in music, dancing & writing. She had...

Christopher P. Rock

Christopher P. Rock

Feb 7, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE Words of Welcome Prayers Music Playlist Formal Speeches Thank you and Acknowledgements Christopher Patrick Rock November 18, 1961 – February 7, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Christopher Patrick Rock, who left this world on February 7, 2025. Chris was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, known for his generous heart, strong spirit,...

Stacey Ann Powell

Stacey Ann Powell

Feb 6, 2025

Stacey Ann Powell, age 48, of Auburndale Florida, passed away on February 6, 2025. She was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. Stacey was preceded in death by her mother Millicent. She is survived by her father, Donald Powell and daughters, Cassidy and Charlize Stone. She also leaves behind a sister, Christina Powell. There will be a Celebration of Life at...

Christine Veronica Hollenback

Christine Veronica Hollenback

Feb 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christine Veronica Hollenback, aged 58, on February 6th, 2025, after a short battle with an unexpected illness. Chrissy was born on July 21st, 1966, in Winter Park, FL to Frank Harris and Mary Malatesta. She was a lifelong Seminole County resident, and a proud first graduating class of Lake...

Vince Anthony Navarra

Vince Anthony Navarra

Feb 6, 2025

Vince Anthony Navarra, age 66, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1958, in Canton, Ohio. Vince was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Edna Louise (Dieringer) Navarra. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl A. (Ramsey) Navarra as well as his 2 daughters, Gina Marie Navarra and Josie...

Denise C. Kirlew

Denise C. Kirlew

Feb 5, 2025

Denise Carole Kirlew was born November 15, 1971, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, CT to parents David and Dorothy Kirlew. Denise was born into a heartbeat of a time that sought to find peace and community. Her parents immigrated from Jamaica, West Indies into America, to Hartford Connecticut, away from their native home and into a country that didn't...

Dr. Nathaniel R. Quick

Dr. Nathaniel R. Quick

Feb 4, 2025

Nathaniel Richard Quick, PhD, was born April 20, 1949, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Lake Mary, Fla., at the age of 75. Nat is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lauralee Quick, of Lake Mary, Fla.; his mother Naomi Jeanne White Quick of Orangeburg, S.C.; his father Nathaniel Edwin Quick (predeceased...

Dorothy Lou Wedel

Dorothy Lou Wedel

Feb 4, 2025

Dorothy Lou Wedel, age 90, of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Conn and Bessie (Garrison) Collins. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Bowls. May her memory bring peace to all who mourn her loss.

Eileen R Duva

Eileen R Duva

Feb 4, 2025

Eileen R. Duva passed away peacefully at the age of 97.5 in her home in Winter Park, Florida, on February 4, 2025, surrounded by love. Her devoted daughters, Lisa and Madeline, were by her side, along with her cherished friends—her "daughters from other mothers" —Dorothy Gabriel and Cherylanne Martin, who were there to see her off. Eileen was a woman...

William "Terry" Fernandez

William "Terry" Fernandez

Feb 4, 2025

We little knew that morning that God would call your name. With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to the most amazing man, who left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will carry on in all who knew him. Terry was born in Miami, Florida on September 10, 1942, and passed away on February 4, 2025, in Orlando,...

Gloria Fontaine Orr

Gloria Fontaine Orr

Feb 3, 2025

Gloria Fontaine Orr (née Ratchford) was born in Gaffney, South Carolina on October 1, 1942, to the late M.B. Ratchford Sr. and the late Alice C. Ratchford (née Coleman). She was a faithful member of Philadelphia Baptist Church for many years and attended Gaffney public schools. Mrs. Orr graduated from Granard High School in 1960 where she played the trumpet...

Marie Teresa Hassey

Marie Teresa Hassey

Feb 3, 2025

Marie Teresa Hassey, age 88, of Oviedo, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marie (Holub) McCulligan. She is survived by her son, Joseph Hassey and his wife, Maury. May her memory bring comfort to all who mourn her...

Robert T. Jones

Robert T. Jones

Feb 3, 2025

Robert " Bob" Jones passed away peacefully in his home in Longwood, FL at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Linda, son CWO Robert A. Jones, Sr, USCG, and his wife Gina, 2 grandchildren Addison Rose & Robert "RJ" Jones, Jr. of Key West, FL, step-daughters Penny & Merrilee Coates, great granddaughter Mia Coates, grandson, Shelton...

Jyotsnaben Patel

Jyotsnaben Patel

Feb 2, 2025

Jyotsnaben Patel, age 86, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1938, in India. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chimanbhai and Chachalba Patel. Jyotsnaben is survived by her son, Jayesh Patel. Family visitation will be on Saturday February 8, 2025, from 9AM-10AM at DeGusipe Funeral Home- 9001 N. Orlando...

Louis Alexander Kenley

Louis Alexander Kenley

Feb 1, 2025

Louis Alexander Kenley, age 75, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on February 1, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Clarendon, Jamaica. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Violet (Clarke) Kenley. He is survived by his loving wife, Nelly Betata-Kenley and his 3 sisters, Norma Daley, Audrey Kenley and Beryl Brown. May his memory...

Troy D. Anderson

Troy D. Anderson

Feb 1, 2025

TROY DARNELL ANDERSON, 57, of Winter Garden, FL, and formerly of Hartford, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. Feb. 1, 2025. Troy was born and raised in Hartford, CT on April 8, 1967, to the late Leroy Swain and Yvonne Anderson-Grady. After Troy migrated to Orlando, he worked for more than a decade with Wyndham Hotels retiring as a Sales...