Obituaries

Carmen Perez

Jul 12, 2024

 

The Lord welcomed home Carmen Maria Rivera Perez on July 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A longtime Orlando resident, Carmen was 91.  

Born in Farjardo, Puerto Rico on August 31, 1932 to parents Francisco Rivera and Luisa Diaz. After the passing of her mother she was raised by her loving father and stepmother Gabriela DeJesus De Rivera. Carmen was...

Harvey C Pittman

Jul 10, 2024

 Dr. Harvey Clark Pittman, age 97, formerly of Winter Park, FL, passed away July 10, 2024 at Brentwood Assisted Living, Ocala. Dr. Pittman was born on August 4, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to Benjamin Hayes Pittman and Evelyn Virgila Ayers. He attended McKee High School in Staten Island, NY, where he was a running back #33 on the football team,...

Shamsi Rezai

Jul 8, 2024

 - age 75 of Orlando FL.; passed away July 8, 2024. Graveside Burial Services will be held on Thursday, July 11th, 10am at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL.

Luis Calderon

Jul 6, 2024

Luis E. Calderon of Apopka, Florida has joined his beloved wife America and his eldest son Manuel in Heaven. He passed away on July 6, 2024 at the age of 105. He is survived by his children Grecia, Napoleon, Francia, Xavier, Lucy, Ligia, David, Belgica, Danilo; and his 83 grand children, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was born in...

Edwin Ramirez Vargas

Jul 1, 2024

Edwin Ramirez nació el 8 de Diciembre 1968 en Guatemala. Pasó su infancia y juventud en Manzanotes Zacapa. Se graduó de subteniente del ejército en el Instituto Adolfo V. Hall en 1988. En ese mismo ańo viajó a los Estados Unidos y comenzó su vida en New Jersey. Se casó en 1989 y procreó dos hijas, Jacqueline Ramírez nacida en...

Lourdes L. Luna

Jul 1, 2024

Lourdes L. Luna, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, in Winter Park, Florida. Born on February 11, 1956, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she embodied grace and kindness throughout her life.

Throughout her years, Lourdes enriched the lives of those around her, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

In remembrance...

Bradley "Brad" Gerhardt

Jun 25, 2024

Born April 9, 1955 to parents Frank and Norma [Baker], Brad was raised to love the outdoors. In death, he has chosen to gift much of his estate to charitable organizations that work to preserve wilderness, support biodiversity, and celebrate the beauty of nature. Brad passed on June 25, 2024 after a nearly two-year struggle with glioblastomas.

Brad swam at Trinity...

Kenneth H Brown

Jun 25, 2024

Kenneth H. Brown (aka Kenny) passed on the evening of June 25, 2024, peacefully in his home. 

He was born on April 13, 1949 in Canton, Illinois. He moved to Forest City in 1956. He attended school at Forest Lake Academy. 

Most know Kenny as the owner/operator of Brown's Bay Station aka Brown's Auto Service. He had a passion for all things fast:...

William Brode

Jun 23, 2024

William Allen Brode, 76, beloved Son, Father, Papa and Great Papa was called to his eternal resting place on June 23, 2024. He entered this world on October 16, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, born to James Warren and Edith Marie Brode. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Jean and John Moyer, first wife Janet Brode, three daughters and...

Carlos R Sanchez

Jun 23, 2024

Carlos Sánchez (Séptimo) nació en Fajardo Puerto Rico, el 4 de febrero de 1962, hijo de José Juan Sánchez y Loida Delgado. Paso su niñez y adolescencia en Puerto Rico y luego después de convertirse en padre, decidió viajar a Estados Unidos para brindarle a sus hijos un mejor futuro.

En su primer matrimonio, Carlos tuvo tres hijos, llamados Juan Carlos,...

Carmen M Timothy

Jun 22, 2024

On June 22, 2024, the world lost a sweet and kind woman as Carmen Minerva Timothy of Apopka, FL, went to sleep in the Lord at the age of 87. Born on April 28, 1937, in Jamaica, West Indies, Carmen lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering faith in the Lord. She dedicated her career to the medical...

Deloris Kapaldo

Jun 21, 2024

Deloris Kapaldo, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and retired banker, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 86 in Lake Mary, FL. Deloris was born on January 19, 1938, in Williamson, WV, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of all those who knew her.

Survived by her loving husband, Jack Kapaldo, and children Stephen,...

Gail Stuhrke

Jun 21, 2024

   Gail Stuhrke went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday June 21, 2024. She was the wife of William Stuhrke for almost 62 years. She is the beloved mother of Karyn (James) Phillips, Kevin Stuhrke, & Kimberly (Randy) Olsson; grandmother of Kathryn Meeks, Laura (Andrew) Liu, Sarah Phillips, Benjamin Phillips, Tyler Stuhrke, Jarrett Stuhrke, Shelly Stuhrke,...

Martin Darrell Carte

Jun 15, 2024

 

Martin “Darrell” Carte, 83, of Ocklawaha, Fla., died June 15, 2024, following a long illness.

Born Dec. 7, 1940, in Flatwoods, Ky., to the late Robert “Bob” and Mary Carte, Darrell was married to Louvina (Adkins) Carte for nearly 60 years. Together, they raised two daughters, Tamara “Tammy” and Jamie. Their granddaughter, Mahalah “Haley,” great-granddaughter, Stella Rose, and dog, Holly Berry,...

Martha J Crim

Jun 10, 2024

Martha Jane Crim, a beloved member of The First Baptist Church of Forest City, passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Martha was born on November 22, 1934, in Griggsville, IL and resided in Apopka, Florida. She was a devoted mother to her three sons, Charles, Randel, and Kirk Crim.

Martha's love for the Lord was evident...

Thu Truc Nguyen

Jun 8, 2024

- age 84 of Orlando, FL.; passed away June 8, 2024.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 18th from 10am-6pm ay Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka FL. Funeral services will be held the following day, Wednesday June 19th beginning at 9am. Burial will take place following services in Highland Memory Gardens, Apopka FL.

Patricia B Carlson

Jun 8, 2024

Richard Oglesby Jr.

May 30, 2024

Richard "Bill" Oglesby, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2024. He was 98 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife Della, son Roger, daughters Dottie and Jeannie, He is survived by his son and caregiver Billy, along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Mississippi. First son of Richard and Annie Oglesby....

Walter Cevelin

May 25, 2024

Walter Cevelin, age 75, passed peacefully with family at his side on 5/25/2024.

Born 1/08/1949 East Orange, New Jersey to USAF Captain Ranger & Evelyn Cevelin. Walt spent his early years as an Air Force brat until his father's retirement to Orlando, Florida. There he developed a passion for collecting & preserving most, if not all, species of...

John "T.C." Cox, Jr.

May 24, 2024

John "T.C." Cox

- age 57 of Apopka FL., passed away May 24, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 21st, 10:30am at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. SemoranBlvd., Apopka FL.