Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Chris Thomas
Feb 15, 2025
James Christopher “Chris” Thomas passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Chris was born November 12, 1969 in Madisonville, Tennessee to Caroline and Larry Thomas. He graduated from Madisonville High School where he played trumpet in the band and was a member of the debate team. He attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s School of Architecture. He met Tim Hanes April...
Gerda I. Hintz
Feb 15, 2025
Gerda Hintz, 91, of Longwood, Florida, went to God on February 15, 2025
Gerda was born on October 19, 1933 to Kurt and Otilla Indinger in Duisburg-Hamborn, Germany. After WWII, she finished her basic schooling and began her training as a professional shopkeeper. She quickly rose to store manager for the bakery for which she worked.
A faithful Christian who loved her...
Orelves Portal
Feb 6, 2025
Orelves S. Portal, age 66, beloved Brother, Son, Father, and Step-father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 6, 2025. He entered this world on June 1, 1958 in Las Villas, Cuba, born to Norberto and Estrella Portal. He is survived by his daughter Naomy Portal; his brother Aristides Portal; his sister Claribelle Hernandez and husband Raul; sister...
Amy Leigh Hansford
Feb 6, 2025
Amy Leigh Hansford, MSN, FNP-C (nee Hillman), 53, of Longwood, died on February 6, 2025, after a 19-year battle with breast cancer.
Amy was born on October 4 in Toms River, New Jersey, to Mary Lou Hillman. She was the first of 13 grandchildren, a fact that she half-jokingly encouraged the rest of the cousins and siblings to remember.
She graduated from...
Blanca Aurora Calderon
Feb 3, 2025
Mom was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to everyone that crossed her path.
Surrounded by her loved family here in the US, abroad in Spain and South America we gather today to celebrate her extraordinary life.
Blanca Aurora Calderón Cancelado, 90, a devoted mother, wife, friend, and pillar of her faith community, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2025. She goes...
Beth Young
Feb 2, 2025
Beth Young, the Jewel of her family, dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, colleague, friend, passed away peacefully in the early hours on February 2, 2025. She's passed away due to complications with pneumonia/flu. Beth leaves behind, son Robert and wife Sarah, daughter Alena and husband Guy, grandchildren Riley, Chris and Logan, Ember, a great-grand baby, Melody, and sisters Janet...
Robert W. Sarra
Feb 1, 2025
Robert William Sarra was born on January 15, 1943 in Astoria, NY. He passed unexpectedly February 1, 2025 while on vacation in the Bahamas. He was the only child of Aurelio and Theresa Sarra.
He graduated from Brooklyn Tech and The City College. In 1964 he married Maryann, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage last August. They have...
Paul Steven Gula
Jan 31, 2025
Paul Steven Gula, P.E., 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2025. Paul was born in Akron, OH on July 31,1956, to Margaret Sarah Gula and John Gula. He moved to Florida after college where he met his beloved wife, raised his family, and was a faithful member of Northland Church. He was a devoted...
Digna Ballenilla
Jan 30, 2025
Digna Ballenilla
May 20, 1950 – January 30, 2025
Digna Ballenilla, a beloved mother, grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in the Dominican Republic and later coming to reside in Apopka, Florida, Digna's life was defined by love, resilience, and unwavering faith.
A devoted mother of three and grandmother...
Lathan Smith
Jan 29, 2025
Lathan (LD) Dean Smith, 56, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29, 2025, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lathan Smith, and mother, Kathleen Smith. LD and his brother were born and raised in Avon Park, FL. After high school, he moved to Orlando for college. This was where he met...
Lucille Gayle
Jan 27, 2025
Lucille Gayle, also known as Aunt Sil or Grandma, a cherished wife, mother, aunt, sister and friend peacefully transitioned on January 27,2025 born in Jamaica to Lubel Grange and George Gordon. Mrs. Lucille Gayle embodied unwavering faith and grace, living as a devoted woman of God, whose life was rich with love, laughter and joy married to her surviving spouse,...
Joan Hammer
Jan 27, 2025
Joan Hammer Bailiff
Joan Hammer Bailiff, a kind and gentle soul, passed away peacefully, reuniting with her beloved family. Joan was a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she pursued her passion for education.
She had a deep love for animals, especially her cherished dog, Missy, who was her constant companion. Joan found joy in...
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