Obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

Bella Leticia Gaybor Rizzo, 66, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 23, 2023. Mrs. Rizzo was born on July 15, 1957 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Mrs. Bella is preceded in death by her parents Efrain A Gaibor and Bella R Rizzo; son Jose Antonio Anchundia; as well as her brother Gabriel Gaibor. She is survived by her loving husband...

Oct 22, 2023

Rebbecca Marie Schutte also known as “Queen Bee”, 36, passed away in a tragic car accident on October 22, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1987 in Orlando, Florida.

Ms. Schutte is preceded in death by her brother Steven.

Becky leaves behind her daughter Hailyn; son Braysen, mother Stacy Curtis of Winter Garden; father...

Oct 21, 2023

Yaritza Figueroa, 48, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 21, 2023. Mrs. Figueroa was born on July 17, 1975 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her loving husband Jorge Figueroa; children Melanie, Emely and Caroline; siblings Cathy, Hector and Anibal; as well as her many loved ones and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Oct 20, 2023

Wilberto Esponda, 84, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 20, 2023. Mr. Esponda was born on January 02, 1939 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Mr. Esponda is preceded in death by his 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife Eva Esponda; children Wilma Esponda, Belinda Esponda, Melissa (George) Martinez, Kevin (Idalis) Esponda and Wilberto...

Oct 18, 2023

Terrance (Terence) Lloyd Wilson – Sunrise: April 16, 1960 – Sunset: October 18 , 2023

Terrance Lloyd Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep in Orlando Florida at AdventHealth Hospice Center after a long, courageously fought battle with chronic kidney disease.

He was born on April 16, 1960 to parents Clarence and Nola (Ewing) Wilson,...

Oct 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Susan Trulock Simpson

October 13, 1948

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother on October 18, 2023, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home. She was a remarkable and caring mother who was always there...

Oct 17, 2023

Jesus Miguel Cardenas, 60, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on October 17, 2023. Mr. Cardenas was born on October 24, 1962 in Valera, Venezuela. He is preceded in death by his father Miguel Cardenas and father in law William Krantz. He is survived by his loving wife Lisa Cardenas; mother Carmen Rivas Denzler of Apopka, Florida; children Miguel (Jillian)...

Oct 16, 2023

Martha Jaylene DeBord Price (Jaylene), 55, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on October 16, 2023. Jaylene was born on May 01, 1968 to the late Eula I. Miller DeBord and Jay DeBord in Columbus, Ohio. Jaylene is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Price, step-daughters Sarah and Brittany Price, sister Lisa...

Oct 15, 2023

Ruth M. Pellegatto, 84, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on October 15, 2023. Mrs. Pellegatto was born on June 04, 1939 in Westfield, Massachusetts. Mrs. Pellegatto is preceded in death by her loving husband Angelo Pellegatto; as well as her grandson Calvin Warner. She is survived by her children Cynthia (Richie) Gregg of Maine, Sonia Bahre of North Carolina,...

Oct 12, 2023

Long-time editor of The Apopka Chief , John R. Peery, died in his sleep Thursday, October 12.

Peery grew up in Apopka, and later rose to editor of The Apopka Chief , having capped off his 40-year career at The Chief two years ago. He was 67.

John was a deacon at...

Oct 10, 2023

Ina Rose Rice, 95, of Deland, Florida passed away on October 10 th , 2023. Mrs. Rice was born on October 22, 1927 in Howellsville, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond P. Rice; grandson Mike Laughlin; great granddaughter Courtney Coffey; 3 sisters and 1 brother.

She is survived by her...

Oct 10, 2023

Jeffrey Ryan Baker, 42, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He grew up in Ocoee and was a graduate of West Orange High School and Valencia College. Everyone who knew Jeff remembers him as a very loving and caring person. He is survived by his parents Donald and Rosemary Baker; sisters Kelli (Aaron) Femiak, Maureen...

Oct 6, 2023

Lila Sherline Shelley, 84, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on October 06, 2023. Ms. Shelley was born on May 10, 1939 to the late Gordon and Idell Kinsey in Bell, Florida. Ms. Shelley is preceded in death by her brothers Charles (Linda) Kinsey and Ray (Alice) Kinsey. She is survived by her two daughter’s Deanna (Calvin) Cron and Sonya...

Oct 5, 2023

Jayden Yoandry Miranda Ramos, 07, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 05, 2023. Jayden was born on January 21, 2016 in Florida. He is survived by his loving parents; 2 brothers; as well as his many loving family members. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and friends.

The family would like to...

Oct 3, 2023

Doris Marie Wright, 93, longtime Zellwood, Florida resident, passed away on October 03, 2023. Mrs. Wright was born on January 05, 1930 in Marmaduke, Arkansas to the late Reba and Humphrey Ray. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Glenn Wright; brother Maurice Ray; and son Kenneth Wells. She is survived by her children Catherine (Rodney Crowte)...

Oct 1, 2023

Patricia Culmer, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 01, 2023. Mrs. Culmer was born on July 08, 1942 in Apopka, Florida. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John Culmer. She is survived by her children Deborah Jane Culmer, Richard Alban Culmer, Callum Adrian Culmer; siblings Moira, James, Betty, Steve, Margaret, Betty and Aileen; grandchildren...

Oct 1, 2023

Jason Peter Nabors of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away unexpectedly on the morning of October 1, 2023 at the age of 56.

Jason was born in Columbus Mississippi on December 20, 1966 and is survived by his wife and beargirl of almost thirty four years, Kimberly Lang Nabors, his sisters Diana Nabors, Heidi Slagle, and Jessica Rubin,...

Sep 30, 2023

Our beloved mother, wife and friend, Theresa “Teri” Ann Foltz, of Apopka Florida, passed away on September 30 th , just a month shy of her 65 th birthday.

Teri was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to Arthur and Helenmae Veard on October 29 th , 1958. She was the youngest of 5 children. She attended East Lyme...

Sep 30, 2023

Gertrud Aloisia Schlinsog, 94, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 30, 2023. Mrs. Schlinsog was born on October 07, 1928 in Tepl, Czechoslovakia. Mrs. Schlinsog is preceded in death by her loving husband George Schlinsog. She is survived by her children Ingrid Behner, Anthony Schlinsog and Karl Schlinsog; as well as her grandchildren Kira, Elizabeth, August and Megan....

Sep 29, 2023

Jason “Jay” LaClair, 45, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 29, 2023. Mr. LaClair was born on June 20, 1978 in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. LaClair is survived by his parents Linda Lou LaClair and Paul (Juanita) LaClair; children Jason LaClair Jr, Mackenzie LaClair and Tyler LaClair; siblings Chantel Cox, Paul LaClair II and Kari Mowery; as well as...