Sanford, FL Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Gale K. Hodgins, 85, on February 8, 2026, leaving a void our family cannot fill. She lived most of her adult life in...

Laura Nakagawa, born on September 13, 1937, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 88. A memorial service will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel, located at 5000 County Road 46A, Sa...

Norman Robitaille passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 97. He was born on February 6, 1928.

Clyde "BUCK" Lowery Howard, age 83, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1942. BUCK was a resident of Sanford, Florida. A public visitation will be held on February 12, 2026, fro...

Barbara Joy Sharkey (née Diamond) May 14, 1935 – February 4, 2026 Barbara Joy Sharkey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, ...

Stella Gloria Tafur, age 76, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Stella was born on February 18, 1949, in Bogotá, Colombia. She later made her home in the United States...

Dorothy L Scott of Sanford, Florida, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on February 15, 1933, in Dothan, Alabama, Dorothy grew up in Winter Haven, where she graduated from Winter ...

Carol A Steele passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 25, 1946, Carol was a resident of Wildwood, Florida.

Carmen Fermin, born on February 12, 1946, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Carmen was a resident of Port Orange, Florida. The family will receive friends from 5- 8 pm on Saturday, F...

Judith "Judy" Lorraine (Brody) Bentley, born on February 18, 1952 in Bronx, New York, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 73. Judy was a resident of Lake Mary, Florida. Judy graduated from ...

Teri Lynn Knott, born on August 17, 1961, passed away surrounded by love on January 23, 2026. She was a devoted wife, a cherished mother and Mimi, and a faithful believer in Christ. Teri was the only ...

Angela Gardenia Ravelo, born on August 15, 1932, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Oviedo, Florida. A committal service is scheduled to take place at Oaklawn Me...

Beloved Judy Kelchner, born in 1941, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. She was a devoted wife, partner, and best friend to Terry Kelchner for 30 years, nurturing a ...

Dr. Roger Ray Stewart, 78, of Sanford, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by family. An adoring husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle ...

Richard John Wallace, born on February 6, 1947, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Richard was a resident of Lady Lake, Florida.

Floyd Hay Craig, born on April 2, 1939, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a resident of Lake Mary, Florida. A public visitation will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Cha...

Nylda Angela Lopez, born on October 2, 1950, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 75. She was a resident of Sanford, Florida. A public visitation will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn ...

Janis Ann DeVincenzo passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on January 1, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from C.E. Byrd High School. Janis was married to Rick De...

Marion Edes Meyer was born on May 27, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Everett Stetson Glines Jr. and Gwendolyn Lee Glines. She passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 84, in Sanford, Florida....

Thien Thi Trinh, born on May 2, 1950, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 75. Thien was a resident of Lake Mary, Florida. A funeral service will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel,...

Richard “Richie” D’Aquisto, 56, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026. Richie was born in Rockefeller Centre, New York on April 10, 1969. He grad...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maximino Velazquez Jr. on December 31, 2025, at the age of 52, in Lake Mary, Florida. Max is deeply mourned by his wife, Karen Velazquez, daughters, Kat...

Rita Ellen Rothwell, born on January 7, 1945, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Rita was a resident of Sanford, Florida. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 pm - ...

Nolberto Renteria nació el 6 de junio de 1951 en Durango, México, y falleció el 2 de enero de 2026 a la edad de 74 años. Era residente de Sanford, Florida. La familia recibirá a los amigos el 8 de en...

Agostino Gary Fontana, born on February 22, 1945, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Deltona, Florida. A graveside service will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park ...

Carol Lynn Garcy, born on October 7, 1938, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Carol was a resident of Tampa, Florida.

Rolf J Bergmann, aged 91, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1934. Rolf J Bergmann resided in Sanford, Florida. The celebration of life service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, J...

Ray S. Miles, 89, left us peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Lake Mary, Florida. He was born on February 10, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, where he spent his early years and developed the foundations of ...

Gilbert Ramirez, 82, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on October 29,1943. He graduated from the School of Art and Design. Gilbert married...

Leeann Havird, born on January 16, 1967, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 58. Leeann was a resident of Deltona, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Havird. Survivo...

Michael Paul Matty, age 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 29, 2025. Born May 22, 1942, in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, Mike is survived by his wife, Kathleen Capozzoli Matty; daught...

Jorgo Maksimovich, aged 87, passed away on December 27, 2025. Born on February 4, 1938, he was a resident of Longwood, Florida. A visitation will be held at St. Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, located...

Deborah Lopez, 48, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on December 28th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and unwavering light. Born on May 26th, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York, Deborah grew into...

Lois Green Dycus, born on February 7, 1932, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Lake Mary, Florida.

John Bruce Wakefield, born on June 12, 1945, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Sanford, Florida.

Ann ( Ethel) Diener (Steinmeyer), age 77, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Sanford, Florida. A lifelong resident of Sanford, Ann was born there on May 28, 1948, and remained deeply rooted in the ...

Janet Stanley Dowd, 73, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted caregivers. Jan was born on March 22, 1952, in H...

Martha Vanessa (Kaiser) Fette, formerly Martha Vanessa Mann, age 93, passed away on December 22 at her home in Sanford, Florida, lovingly cared for by family. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martha l...

On Christmas morning, surrounded by love, Stanley Hubert Pyne, 97, passed peacefully at home, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and devotion. Stanley was born on November 26, 1928, in St. Ann, Ja...

Ames Thomas Ressa, 92, of Longwood, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1933, in Port Washington, New York, to Thomas and Ann Ressa. Ames was preceded in ...

Gregory Lee Ackerman, 70, of Osteen, Florida, passed away on December 23, 2025. Greg lived a life rich with friendship and a love of adventure—splitting his time between the majestic mountains of Col...

Michelle Anne Marie Harris, age 68, of Deltona, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at 10:16 p.m. at AdventHealth Memorial in Daytona Beach. Michelle was born on November 19, 1957, ...

Ruth Nanerle Stevens, born on December 21, 1932, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Lake Mary, Florida. A public visitation will be held on January 10, 2026, fr...

Isaura Camuy Martinez, 84, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico on July 31, 1941. Isaura graduated and received her High School diploma from Eug...

Jennifer Rachel Kircher, born on July 3, 1946, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 79. She was a resident of Sanford, Florida.

Lyndall Ann Pritt Francis Canfield died peacefully on December 18, 2025, having lived her life with dignity and humility in faithful service to the Lord. Born in Charleston, WV, on January 29, 1932,...

Timothy Scott Clark, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on September 10, 1945 in East Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Edgewater High School in Or...

James Russell Sobers, born on December 1, 1934, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Sanford, Florida.

Ron passed peacefully in his home on December 12th. He is survived by his daughter Evelyn, son Ron, and granddaughter Alexandra. Alex was the apple of his eye. He joins his beloved wife Virginia in he...

Jess H Carlton, born on December 12, 1983, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 41.