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Natacha D. Paul

Natacha D. Paul

Aug 2, 2024

NATACHA DORCEAN, the daughter of Mrs. Celis BLANC and Mr. Joseph Redier DORCEAN, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 15, 1974. Natacha left Haiti in 1990 and migrated to the United States.

Once arrived in Brooklyn, N.Y, she enrolled in Tilden High school where she graduated high school. Nine (9) years later, on July 3rd, 1999, Natacha met the love...

Ismael Salas Soto

Ismael Salas Soto

Aug 5, 2024

Ismael Salas Soto most affectionately known as “Ruso” passed away on August 5, 2024 in Haines City, Florida at the age of 62. He was born on October 28, 1961 in Bronx, New York to his parents, Ismael Salas and Gladys Soto.

Ismael was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He also worked as an electrician after serving his...

Minerva Avellaneda Cardenas

Minerva Avellaneda Cardenas

Jul 23, 2024

Minerva Avellaneda Cardenas passed away on July 23, 2024 in Davenport, Florida at the age of 86. She was born on June 26, 1938 in Cutzamala de Pinzón, Guerrero to her parents, Juan Avellaneda and Martina Najera.

She was a homemaker that took pride in caring for her family. She was loved by everyone who knew her and she is truly...

Eloisa Ramos Pagan

Eloisa Ramos Pagan

Jul 19, 2024

Eloisa Ramos Pagan most affectionately known as “Isa” passed away on July 19, 2024 in Lake Wales, Florida at the age of 63. She was born on September 23, 1960 to her mother, Luz Maria Pagan in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

After completing high school she worked as a Server, Supervisor and Manager in the Restaurant Industry. Isa enjoyed playing Briscas, Dominoes,...

Raphel Sylvester McDonald

Raphel Sylvester McDonald

Jul 4, 2024

Raphel Sylvester McDonald, affectionately known as "Elder Mac," was born on August 12, 1942, to Wellington Van Dervis and Ellorane McDonald in Senior District, Hanover, Jamaica,WI. He was the oldest of his nine siblings: Byron (Nelson) – deceased, Stephen (Guy), Henry (Joe) – deceased, Janet (Sister/Sista'), Calvin (Tony), Winsome (Winnie) – deceased, Derwent (Digby), and Wellington (Willby). He received the...

Joan Marie Gore

Joan Marie Gore

Jul 10, 2024

Joan Marie Gore, also known as "Angie" was born on July 19, 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. As a young adult she relocated to Brooklyn, New York with dreams of becoming a Nurse. She went on to attend Brookyn College and Long Island University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. Joan enjoyed and lived...

Dr. Bageshwari P. Sinha

Dr. Bageshwari P. Sinha

Jul 6, 2024

Dr. Bageshwari Prasad Sinha, aged 85, passed away on July 6, 2024, in Poinciana, Florida. Born on July 1,

1939, in Patna, India, he led a life marked by dedication to his profession, his family, and his community.

 

Bageshwari married Achla Sinha on June 1, 1963 and soon after immigrated to the United States where

he spent the bulk of his years in...

Julienne Francois

Julienne Francois

Jun 28, 2024

Julienne Francois passed away on June 28th in Auburndale, Fl. She was 74. Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, to the parents of Augusma Francois and Ticile Chery, Julienne was married to Jean Felix Francois. Mrs.Francois also had a daughter named Margareth Georges. 

A visitation will be held for Julienne on Saturday, July 6th at 9 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be...

Nelson M. Fernandez

Nelson M. Fernandez

Jul 2, 2024

Nelson M. Fernandez Sr. passed away on July 2nd, 2024 in Haines City, Fl. He was 78. Born in Baitoa, Dominican Republic, to his parents Jose Fernandez and Fresolina Nunez, Nelson enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was marrried for 54 years to his wife Santa Fernandez. Nelson will be missed by all who knew him. Nelson was preceded in death...

Lukelle Dorsaint

Lukelle Dorsaint

May 4, 2024

Lukelle Dorsaint, affectionately known as Jolite and/or Luka, passed away on May 4th, 2024 in Haines City, Fl. He was 76 years old. Born in Ile-Avache, Haiti on November 18,1947 to the parents of Dorvilmond Dorcin and Cleana Gachette, Luka spent his childhood in Haiti before coming to Miami, Fl. Upon arriving to Miami, Fl., Luka worked at Fischer Island...

Candy M Rodriguez

Candy M Rodriguez

May 1, 2024

Candy M. Rodriguez was born on September 2nd, 1994 in Orlando, Fl. to the parents of Felix Rodriguez and Brenda Olmeda. She passed away on May 1st, 2024. Candy was 29 years of age. She leaves her Mom; Brenda Olmeda to cherish her memories, her Dad; Felix Rodriguez, her siblings; Javier Alvarez, Angel Claudio, Alain J. Perez, Ashley N. Rodriguez,...

Francisco Marte

Francisco Marte

Apr 11, 2024

Mr. Francisco Marte, most affectionately known as "Benny", passed away on April 11, 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida. He was born on May 20, 1961 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to his parents, Hilda and Johnny Ojeda.Mr. Marte was self-employed after serving in the United States Army for 2 years. He enjoyed riding his bike, dancing, making jokes and being with...

Arsenio Jimenez

Arsenio Jimenez

Apr 12, 2024

Arsenio "Chengo" Jimenez fue un hombre amable, dulce y muy cariñoso con todos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo. Él era un fiel siervo de Dios y no pasaba ni un día que no estuviera predicando sobre la palabra del Señor. Fue diácono en la iglesia y enseñaba sobre la palabra de Dios en la Escuela Dominical. Él fue un...

Isnader Perceval

Isnader Perceval

Mar 15, 2024

Isnader Perceval passed away in Clearwater, Fl., on March 15, 2024. He was 32. Born in LaGonave, Haiti to the parents of Mecidieu Perceval and Berta Lubin, Isnader came to the United States with his family last year. He will be sorely missed by all. Isnader was preceded in death by his dad Mecidieu Perceval. Isnader is survived by his...

Isidoro Parra Renteria

Isidoro Parra Renteria

Apr 3, 2024

Isidoro Parra Renteria, affectionately known as Chilolo, passed away on April 3, 2024 in Lakeland, Fl. Born in Tlapettuala, Mexico to his parents Carlos Parra Santamaria and Elva Renteria Benitez, Chilolo enjoyed having a good time. He is preceded in death by his father Carlos Parra Santamaria. Chilolo is survived by his mother, Elva Renteria Benitez, his sister Maria Purificasion...

Andrew Roy Baker

Andrew Roy Baker

Mar 8, 2024

Andrew Roy Baker, 55 of Kissimmee FL, passed away on March 8, 2024. Born on October 7, 1968, in Spauldings Clarendon, Jamaica, he was the beloved son of Nathalli Baker and the late Lloyd Baker. Andrew received his education at Harrywatch Primary School and Spaulding Secondary School before immigrating to the United States in December 1998. Known for his infectious...

Valengo Mesidor

Valengo Mesidor

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. Valengo Mesidor was born on December 3, 1943, In Southern Department of Haiti in Commune of Kay Morris Saint Louis olee Suol. Born to his mother, Shelila Lavine and father, Teligene Mesidor.

As a young man, he started working as a fisherman. He started dating Rose Levita on August 29, 1998. They wed and started a family, having 5 children:...

Maruna Lormice

Maruna Lormice

Mar 8, 2024

Maruna Lormice ki gen ti non jwèt li Carina te fét 12 Mars 1995 nan Tabarre.Li te gen 4 freres epi 4 sœurs.Carina te 4eme pitit manman l ak papal.Li te grandi Laplèn nan zòn bwablan anndan lakou lam.Li te fè klas primè li nan collège mixte Frère Thomas ki gen  jwèt non kay Surin et klas segondè li nan...

Minyone Tucker

Minyone Tucker

Mar 10, 2024

Minyone Tucker, most affectionately known as “Mimi” passed away on March 10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 55. She was born on October 3, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois to her parents, Mary and Ernest.

Minyone worked as a Program Assistant at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and she enjoyed being a volunteer for Youth Centers and Children Development organizations....

Eric Michael Buxton

Eric Michael Buxton

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Eric Michael Buxton Sr. passed away on March 1st, 2024 in Lakeland, Fl. Eric was 52 years old. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Eric loved to be a comedian. He loved animals, movies, music, and his Boys; Eric Jr., David, Steve, and Hunter Buxton. Eric worked as a server at Ford’s Garage in Kissimmee and he also spent four...

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