Tampa, FL Obituaries

Dorothy Ruth (Newman) Chavez, known to family and friends as Ruth, passed away at the age of 97. She was born on September 9, 1929, in Tampa, Florida, where she spent most of her life, before moving t...

Michael E Derieg passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 91; born January 24, 1935, in Lincoln, he resided in Tampa, Florida.

Lazaro Cristobal Garcia, 82, passed on September 11, 2026; born November 16, 1943, Lazaro lived in Tampa, Florida. Visitation will be held at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207...

Philip Lee Darche passed on August 26, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on April 9, 1968, Philip was a resident of Naples, Florida.

Bonnie Susan Dondiego, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer. Though her time was taken far too soon, Bonnie leav...

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Sister, Wife, Momma, and Grandma. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Susan Elaine Lehlbach, who peacefully left this world on Septembe...

**In Loving Memory of Ann Dyer Bottoms** September 20, 1945 – September 9, 2026 Tampa, Florida Ann “Annie” Dyer Bottoms, age 80, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, surrou...

Gabriel “Willie” Berrios Sr., age 70, passed away on September 7, 2026. Born on August 14, 1956, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Javier Berrios and Maximina Rosa. Willie wa...

Jeanne Piper Cohen, 87 passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Tampa. Last week we lost our best friend who also happened to be our mother. Our mother, a nurse, doctor (EDd in Education), teach...

Lucila Bush, 85, passed on September 7, 2026. Lucila resided in Tampa, Florida. Visitation will be held at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E LAKE AVE, TAMPA, FL 33610, US, on ...

Iraida Jimenez passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 95, having been born on August 20, 1931, and residing in Tampa, Florida.

Kylee Pratt, 19 of Tampa, Florida, was born on August 9, 2007. She was a beautiful, loving, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, whose life touched so many people. Kylee was lo...

Catherine Najarian, 64, passed away on September 7, 2026. Born on November 19, 1961, Catherine lived as a selfless, strong-willed, and deeply compassionate woman who met life head-on. She always stoo...

Brenda Waters Kern passed on September 5, 2026, at the age of 76. Born June 28, 1950, Brenda lived in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Carl Mcknight, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed peacefully on September 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 8, 1957, in Newark, NJ, Carl's li...

Leonicia Camacho passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Leonicia was born on May 25, 1938, and was a resident of Tampa, Florida.

Lucy Milana passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 94; she was born on September 21, 1931, and was a resident of Tampa, Florida.

Zoila A. Sosa falleció el 7 de septiembre de 2026, a los 87 años; residía en Tampa, Florida. La visitación se llevará a cabo en Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614...

John Joseph Riccardi, 91, passed away in Tampa, Florida, on September 6, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, John made his home in Staten Island for many years before relocating to Tampa in 1999. He pr...

Emiliano Escandell, age 81, passed on September 4, 2026; born August 8, 1945, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Emiliano was a resident of West Linn, Oregon. Visitation will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home,...

Robert Thomas Dalechek, 53, of Gibsonton, Florida, entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2026. Robert was born on April 8, 1973, in Belleville, Illinois, and grew up in the Troy and St. Jacob area...

Herbert “Herb” Eugene Dailey Sr., 79, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. He was born on January 28, 1947, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of Robert Dailey and Beulah Esther Niswon...

Sonia Matilda Freyre passed on September 5, 2026, at the age of 98, having been born on May 18, 1928, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Ramona Elias Colmenares-De Gamez passed on September 3, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on January 17, 1938, in Tampa, and residing in Tampa, Florida.

Barbara L. Smith passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. At the age of 18, she wedded Elwood A. Smith. They raised 5 children. She st...

Luis Raul Garcia passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Luis was a resident of Tampa, Florida. Visitation will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, F...

Dwayne Scott Josephson, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on September 1, 2026. Born and raised in Tampa, Dwayne was a lifelong Floridian and a man who found joy in the things he loved, the people he car...

Vicki Gray passed on September 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 23, 1946, in Upland, California, Vicki lived in Tampa, Florida.

Carl Edward Fielland, 87, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Beatrice Fielland, and his daughter, Tarra Mitchell. He is survived by his wife,...

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, our beloved brother, Gustavo Manzo, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gustavo Manzo was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on September 30, 1963, to G...

Family and friends bid a final farewell at the passing of Andrew (Andy) Rey – a native son of Ybor City who recently celebrated his 94th year after a successful family life and decades-long career in ...

Larry Lee Huffman, age 56, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Born in 1969, Larry touched the lives of many through his creativity, kindness, sense of humor, and love for th...

Carmen M. Ortiz, 100, of Tampa, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026. Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico, on June 28, 1926, Carmen lived a life defined by faith, devotion, and ...

Tommy Lee Frazier passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 76.

Oscar Jacobo Gallegos, 93, of Lutz, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, after a remarkable life filled with family, friendship, accomplishment, and adventure. Born and raised in El Pas...

Paula Ramona Perez, age 97, passed on August 31, 2026, and was a resident of Tampa, Florida. Visitation will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614, US, on...

William Charles Erler Jr. passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on August 30, 1935, William Charles Erler Jr. was a resident of Odessa, Florida.

Santiago Valentin Andujar passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on July 25, 1943, Santiago lived in Tampa, Florida.

Jean Frances Hall passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on January 8, 1933, in Bronx, New York, Jean lived in Tampa, Florida.

Maria C. Crespo passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 95; born December 30, 1930, Maria was a resident of Tampa, Florida. Visitation will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry ...

Leslie James Schleman has passed away peacefully at his home in Lutz, Florida at the age of 90 on August 27th. A lifelong resident of the Tampa area, Leslie was born in Tampa, attended Hillsborough Hi...

Timothy “Tim” Andrew Murray, 67, of Tampa, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at First Pres Tamp...

Sandra Lee Duddy passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 79; born June 19, 1947, in Ft Worth, Sandra lived in Odessa, Florida.

Ryan Andrew DeBran, 31 of Tampa,FL passed away on August 28,2026. Ryan was a loving husband, father, brother and son, he will forever be loved and deeply missed with his loved ones cherishing and car...

DANIELS, Betty Jo, 93, of Palm Bay, FL and formerly of Tampa, FL passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Daniels and son Douglas Daniels. She is surv...

Jerry Leman Warren, 73, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on August 27, 2026, following a long battle with Type 2 Diabetes. Jerry was born on May 14, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia, to Mary and Leon Warre...

Ralph Samuel Chapin, 83, of Land O' Lakes, FL, passed away August 26th of 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, of 62 years, Louise Ann Chapin, his son & daughte...

Glenda Whilden Melching, 83, of Tampa, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 26. Glenda, affectionately known as “Mema,” was born on December 5, 1942, to Al and Ruby Whilden. She attended Hi...

Jenny Rodriguez falleció el 27 de agosto de 2026, a los 88 años. La visitación se llevará a cabo en Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614, US, el 5 de septiembre de 2...

Ellen S. Purdy, 75, passed away on August 26, 2026. She will be remembered as a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew her, honored with enduring affection and sincere respect.