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Jeremiah Antonio Aguirre

Jeremiah Antonio Aguirre

Jan 25, 2024

Jeremiah Antonio Aguirre most affectionately known as “Jay Reed” passed away on January 25, 2024 in Poinciana, Florida at the age of 36. He was born on July 3, 1987 in Flushing, New York to his parents, Tanya and Gustavo Aguirre.

Jeremiah took pride in caring for his children. He enjoyed playing Call of Duty, going to the gym, eating and...

Joan Elma Halls

Joan Elma Halls

Jan 14, 2024

Joan Elma Halls, 90 years old journeyed off in spirit to the Author & Finisher of life on January 14, 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida. Joan was born on February 4,1933 in St. Andrews, Jamaica, West Indies to parents Daniel Halls and Leanora West, both deceased. Joan emigrated from her native land in 1988 to reside in Florida. This enriching change...

Ruben Reyes Hernandez

Ruben Reyes Hernandez

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Ruben Reyes Hernandez most affectionately known as "Cuto" passed away on January 16, 2024 in Lake Wales, Florida at the age of 83. He was born on November 7, 1940 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to his parents, Ruperto Reyes and Carmen Hernandez.

Mr. Reyes Hernandez was a retired mechanic. He enjoyed playing the harmonica, trumpet, and maracas. He loved playing softball,...

Claribel Estrada Garmendia

Claribel Estrada Garmendia

Jan 1, 2024

Mrs. Claribel Estrada Garmendia passed away on January 1, 2024 in Celebration, Florida at the age of 88. She was born on March 4, 1935 in Managua, Nicaragua to her parents, Juan Garmendia and Natalia Garmendia Estrada.

Mrs. Claribel was a housewife. She enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking, eating wings and taking in the fresh air outside. When...

Mildred Patricia Thorne

Mildred Patricia Thorne

Dec 19, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Patricia Thorne passed away on December 19, 2023 in Kissimmee, Florida at the age of 88. She was born in Rosehall, Guyana on December 14, 1935 to her parents, Francis and Eliza Marks.

Mildred was a loving and generous soul, who was never happier than when she was cooking and baking for the benefit of others. She was...

Veronica Cecelia Skinner

Veronica Cecelia Skinner

Dec 15, 2023

Ms. Veronica Cecelia Skinner most affectionately known as “Aunty Vanny” passed away on December 15, 2023 in Ocoee, Florida at the age of 88. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica on February 7, 1935 to her parents, Nemiah and Ruby Skinner.

Ms. Skinner was an entrepreneur who enjoyed serving in various capacities. She would do anything to help people, cook,...

Elletta Rosetta Chambers

Elletta Rosetta Chambers

Dec 2, 2023

Elletta Rosetta Wint-Chambers the first born on March 7, 1935, to the late George and Linetta Wint in the District of Resource, Manchester Jamaica. She was the first child born to her lovely parents. She was greatly loved and therefore never received whippings from her father. She attended the Grove Town All Age School and participated in all activities of...

Gwendolyn W. Lee

Gwendolyn W. Lee

Dec 1, 2023

Gwendolyn Watson Lee was born to the late Emmitt and Vela Watson on July 15, 1943 in Hacoda, Alabama. She was reunited with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 1, 2023. Gwendolyn was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Evenes Lee, daughter Barbi Simon, and great granddaughter Karoline McCary. She spent the 80...

Fixiana Pierre Paul

Fixiana Pierre Paul

Nov 22, 2023

Mm Lherison Estelhomme dite Fixiana Pierre Paul était nèe à Remoussaint commune de Saint Louis Du Nord le 7 septembre 1942 . Elle était la fille unique de Monsieur et madame Louis Pierre Paul. Dans sa jeunesse elle était une couturière et une commercante. Elle laissait son pays natal dans l’année 1985 pour venir aux États Unis pour trouver une...

Anthony Mark Lewis

Anthony Mark Lewis

Nov 17, 2023

Mr. Anthony Mark Lewis passed away on November 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 63. He was born on March 17, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents, William White and Lula Reynolds.

A Visitation for Mr. Lewis will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:00am at Greater Works Ministries. The Celebration of...

Luis Geraldo Diaz II

Luis Geraldo Diaz II

Nov 11, 2023

Luis Geraldo Diaz II most affectionately known as "Sito" passed away on November 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 28. He was born on November 27, 1994 in Queens, New York to his parents, Luis Diaz Sr. and Tonya Diaz.

Luis was a transport driver for DHL Tracking International. His favorite hobbies were traveling reading and gaming.

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Ezekiel Lassell Gardner

Ezekiel Lassell Gardner

Nov 13, 2023

Mr. Ezekiel Lassell Gardner most affectionately known as “Keith” passed away on November 13, 2023 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on May 5, 1944 in Westmoreland, Jamaica to his parents, Celest and Soloman Gardner.

Mr. Gardner met and married the love of his life, Ethel, and they shared 41 years of marriage together.

Mr. Gardner was a retired...

Mohan Loorkhoor

Mohan Loorkhoor

Oct 30, 2023

Mr. Mohan Steve Loorkhoor most affectionately known as "Khoor" passed away on October 30, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 73. He was born on December 25, 1949 in San Fernando, Trinidad to his parents, Loorkhoor Charan and Baboonie Pariag.

Mr. Loorkhoor served for 43 years as a Public Servant for the Ministry of Agriculture where he retired....

Sophora Johnson

Sophora Johnson

Oct 26, 2023

Bishop Sophora Johnson most affectionately known as "Founa" "Mommy" and "Boo" passed away on October 26, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 54. She was born on October 28, 1968 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti to her parents, Vita Pierre and Gilvert George. 

She moved to America living in Boston Massachusetts at the age of 18 with her first daughter...

Roderick Dewann Wilson Jr.

Roderick Dewann Wilson Jr.

Oct 22, 2023

Roderick Dewann Wilson Jr. also known as Teuhnk, Poppa, RJ , Fresh and Baby Boy was born July 14, 2003 to Roderick Wilson Sr. and Emily Pringle.  He attended Orange County Public Schools and later graduated from Penecostal Church of God Academy in Polk County in 2021. He was a GOD loving, GOD fearing young man. He loved speaking the...

Violet Teresa Smith

Violet Teresa Smith

Oct 24, 2023

Mrs. Violet T. Smith most affectionately known as “Vee” passed away on October 24, 2023 in Kissimmee, Florida at the age of 74. She was born on May 10, 1949 in Clarendon, Jamaica to her parents, Whydolph A. Richards and Veronica T. Beckford.

Mrs. Violet later met the love of her life, Desmond L. Smith and they shared 28 years...

Wilfrid "Boston" Monchery

Wilfrid "Boston" Monchery

Oct 10, 2023

Mr. Wilfrid Monchery most affectionately known as “Boston” passed away on October 10, 2023 in Kissimmee, Florida at the age of 70. He was born on September 27, 1953 in Aquin, Haiti to his parents, Lafrantes and Elene Monchery.

After high school, Boston became a barber. Later, He married the love of his life, Laurente Mode, and they shared 41...

Enoul Edouard

Enoul Edouard

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. Enoul Edouard passed away on October 3, 2023 in Miami, Florida at the age of 58. He was born on January 3, 1965 in Fort-Liberte, Haiti to his parents, Fidel Edouard and Philosane Francois.

Mr. Edouard was a graduate of Florida International University where he obtained his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He was a proud member of Sigma...

Romauni "Tookie" Berkett

Romauni "Tookie" Berkett

Sep 21, 2023

Romauni Berkett, most affectionately known as “Tookie” passed away on September 21, 2023 in Lauderdale, Florida. He was born on April 27, 2004 in Tarpon Springs to his parents, Charles Borders and Laytanya Bembow.

Tookie worked in Maintenance for the City of Plantation. He was such a pleasure to be around and he is already missed by everyone who knew...

Herbert Eugene Brown

Herbert Eugene Brown

Sep 18, 2023

Herbert Eugene Brown was born in Tallahassee, FL on December 1, 1978, to the proud parents James Herbert and Eunice Brown.  He was the apple of their eye and a joyful addition to the family.  Herb, as he was called by most, was very active and played travel basketball as a young boy.  He attended Orange County Public Schools.

Herb...

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