Fort Myers, FL Obituaries

Patricia Mary Amata, 84, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home after a brave 3½-year battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Patricia was born on January 27, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Manuel Pinto da Rocha passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on January 11, 1933. He was a resident of Boca Raton, Florida.

Frances Steele Holloway, born on August 23, 1928, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 97. She was a resident of North Fort Myers, Florida. A private family visitation will be held at Hodge...

Diane Dolores Massimino, born on November 20, 1945, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 80. Diane was a resident of Parkland, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home...

August Leo Heil Jr. passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 94. He was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. A funeral service will be held at Aycock Funeral Home, located at 6026 N US Highway 1...

Richard Joseph Karp passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on August 17, 1936.

Joan Ellen Valenti passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on February 25, 1951, in Huntington, New York. Joan was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Shirlene Simpson, lovingly known as “Nanny,” passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on October 19, 1944. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rodney Delucia. Sh...

Winifred O'Connor, born on May 14, 1929, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Vicky French, born on September 26, 1952, in Fort Myers, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Vicky resided in Fort Myers, Florida.

William "Bob" Robert Mayes, aged 71, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, located at 2401 Southwest 6...

Terrence F. Hurley, born on October 24, 1948, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Carl Ellison, born on October 27, 1958, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 67. Carl was a resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Dalia Raquel Paniagua, born on April 29, 1953, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 72. A committal service will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, located at 12777 State ...

Gerhard (“Garry”) J. Baumer, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2026, following complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Munich, Germany, in 1941 to ...

Urbano Licea, born on May 18, 1947, in Cuba, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Urbano was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Nicholas C. Nelson, aged 88, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1937. Nicholas was a resident of Lauderhill, Florida.

Joanne Barbara Dallas, born on May 11, 1930, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Joanne was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Donald William Birkmaier passed away peacefully at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of love and creativity. He was born on October 11, 1937, in College Point, New York, to John and Mildred Birkmaier. ...

Rita Rose Wagner 1947-2026 Rita Rose Wagner died in the early morning hours of January 10, 2026 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Rita was born on February 13. 1947 in the Bronx, New York. R...

Linda Matthews, 80, a lifelong resident of Ft. Myers, FL passed away on January 8, 2026. Born April 5, 1945, to Areeta Gala and Jessie Hawkins. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Matthews, daughter...

Derek Douglas Bess, a resident of LaBelle, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on April 5, 1986, Derek is remembered by those who knew her.

Dean Ronald Stelmach, born on October 27, 1956, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Dean was a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Xiomara C Prieto, born on December 9, 1937, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a resident of Pembroke Pines, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, loc...

Ibrahim Ali Milhem Aboulhosn, age 102, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1924, in Lebanon, and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family, service to ...

Mary Beach, aged 83, passed away on January 8, 2026. Born on March 23, 1942, Mary was a resident of Port St Lucie, Florida.

Michael Prentice Wheeler, born on September 18, 1956, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Michael was a resident of Oakland Park, Florida.

Mercie Maude Nattoo Auntie Munchie, Ms. Munchie, Mom, Mamma Mercie was born on July 10, 1929, in Commodore, Jamaica, third child of Ada Bennet and Pigeon Nattoo. At the age of one, Mercie contracted ...

Lou Scala, Ft. Pierce, Florida, passed away January 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, November 24, 1929. to Amedeo and Immaculata Scala, he entered life just 5 days before the stoc...

Ecberto Isidro Vera Zamora (EC), 65, of Davie, Florida passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. EC was a proud Marine, devoted grandfather (papa EC), father, son, brother, friend, and a ma...

Jose M Gracia, born on April 14, 1939, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

It is with profound sadness that we bid our final farewell to our beloved Lidia… Lidia was more than the love that bound our family together—she was the very heart of our home. As a devoted wife (a da...

Shirley Joanne Kroll passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 20, 1942, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Shirley Joanne Kroll was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Michael Thomas Scanlin, born on October 15, 1945, in Biddeford, Maine, passed away on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 80. Mike earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree...

Donna Kamataris Becker passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on January 7, 1956. Donna was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ralph Zenker passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on April 6, 1939, in Gackle, North Dakota. Ralph was a resident of Escanaba, Michigan.

Thelma Irene Cherrington, 91, resident of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Cherrington was born Thelma Kidwell in Columbus, Ohio August 26,...

Rosimeire DaMacEno Duarte, born on September 29, 1967, in Brazil, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 58. A graveside service will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, loc...

Kevin Patrick O'Donnell, born on April 7, 1955, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Oakland Park, Florida.

Michael Sirjoo, born on July 23, 1950, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Janet and Dean Stelmach, of Pompano Beach, passed away just 3 days apart. Janet passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 and Dean passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2026. At the time of their passing t...

Teresa “Terry” Arenholz (Purtell, Ortiz), born January 13, 1943, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grand...

In Loving Memory of Else Aimee Speirs née Huisveld August 16, 1938 — January 1, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Else Aimee Speirs, who departed this life at the age of 87....

Wayne Kelin Masur, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his home in Weston, Florida, surrounded by family and loved ones. Wayne was born on March 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan...

We gather in gratitude to honor the life of Stephen Carl Nave, whose love, laughter, and faith reflected his deep devotion to God and people. Stephen passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 73. ...

On December 31, 2025, Stephen G. Cobb went to be with his Lord and Savior. Steve was born in Van Wert, Ohio on December 22, 1944, to Delmar and Mildred (Rolston) Cobb. He graduated from Van Wert Hi...

Maureen O’Neill Phillips passed away on December 31, 2025. She was known for her vibrant personality, generous heart, and deep devotion to family. Born on March 21, 1958, in New Brunswick, New Jersey...

Alan Raymond Billet, 62, of Plantation, FL, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL. Born May 8, 1963, in Indianapolis to Raymond and Janette Billet, Alan made Sou...

Marjorie Ann Slack passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on November 14, 1933. Marjorie Ann Slack was a resident of Cape Coral, Florida.

On Monday, December 29, 2025, Sylvia Jane Wafler, loving grandmother and beloved mother, was freed from her earthly body and lifted into heaven. Jane was born on February 23, 1947 in Queens, New York ...