Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Linda Kay Tucker
Feb 12, 2025
Linda Kay Tucker passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando. She was 78 years young, born in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 1946. She worked at Walt Disney World for over 40 years as a lead foreman involved in merchandising.
Linda was a single mother, who worked diligently to support and raise daughter, Theresa. Once...
Carla Marina Vintilla
Feb 12, 2025
Carla Marina Vintilla, born November 20, 1935, and she passed away on February 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ray. Carla was born in Dresden, Germany and in 1953 she moved to Venezuela, where she spent the next 25 years of her life. In Venezuela is where she met and...
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...
Mercedes Hortencia Johnson
Feb 3, 2025
Mercedes Hortencia Johnson, nee Latore, was born September 12, 1940, to Adel M. Johnson and Hubert S. Latore in Kingston, Jamaica. Adel was from Cuba and Hubert, Costa Rica. Her early childhood was in Jones Town, Jamaica. She attended Jones Town Primary School. After primary school, she attended Kingston Senior School on a scholarship. The scholarship was part...
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...
James Whitfield Spell Jr
Jan 24, 2025
James Whitfield Spell, Jr. "Jimmy" (Born July 17, 1959; Deceased January 24, 2025)
James W. Spell, Jr., known as "Jimmy", beloved brother, Uncle, and faithful friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, Saint Cloud, Florida. Jimmy was raised in Orlando where he attended Holden Heights Baptist Church for Sunday School, VBS, Youth Group, and Church . Accepted Jesus...
Rodney Slaughter
Jan 21, 2025
In Loving Memory,
Rodney Slaughter - November 22, 1953 – January 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I, Kathy Slaughter announce the passing of my soul mate of 53 years,
Rodney Slaughter. On January 21, 2025, he passed peacefully at home in his sleep.
He is survived by our daughter Rhonda, our son Colin and his wife Danielle, our grandsons, Dominic,
Calvin and...
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