Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Desiree Dupre, 79, passed away in Apopka, FL on July 13, 2023. She was born Geraldine Donna Powell on February 14, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Donald Powell, WWII Veteran, and Edna (Pitman) Powell; and her son Thomas Powell.

She is survived by her children Jennifer...

Jul 12, 2023

Annie Sasser Miller passed away on July 12 th , 2023. She was born on August 16 th , 1940 in Covington County, Alabama. She was 82 years old. Annie, also known as Nanny to many. She resided in Altoona, Alabama. Although Apopka, Florida had been her home for most of her life. She was a wife, a mother,...

Jul 10, 2023

Gerald Dunstan Smith, age 78, born August 22,1938 in Chicago, Illinois. Died July 10th in Huntsville, Alabama. He is survived by his children Shane (Teri) Smith and Cindy Crossen; his grandchildren Chad (Katie) Crossen, Chelsie Crossen and Maverick Smith; his great-granddaughter Ada Crossen and his sister Laura (Bill) Mollenhauer. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Annette...

Jul 9, 2023

Robert (“Bob”) William Vander Lugt, of Ocoee/Winter Garden, Florida, moved home to heaven on Sunday, July 9, at age 87.   Born on January 12, 1936 in Pella, Iowa, he also lived and studied in Pennsylvania and Michigan, before graduating from law school in Indiana.  Married to “the girl across the street”  Ruth Ellen Mokma, on August 19, 1961, they...

Jul 8, 2023

It’s with profound sadness that the Faber family announces the passing of Heather Leigh Faber. She passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023 at the Tavares Cornerstone Hospice house surrounded by family. Heather fought a courageous three year long battle with cancer, but ultimately succumbed to the awful disease at the young age of 44....

Jul 4, 2023

John Parrinello Jr., 69, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on July 04, 2023. Mr. Parrinello was born on December 06, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York to the late John Parrinello Sr. and Anita Parrinello. Mr. Parrinello is survived by his loving wife Denise Parrinello; children Rianna (Andrew) Spears, Justin (Amy) Parrinello and Jessica (Bruce) Thompson; grandchildren Liam, Jax, Nora,...

Jul 3, 2023

Bruce Sasser born in Orlando Florida on January 9,1965 passed away on July 3 rd 2023 in his home after a long battle of cancer. Gone too soon, his passion was heavy highway construction for 40 years and loved each day he was blessed to go to work.

Bruce had a great love for his dog Lucy...

Jul 2, 2023

Miguel Angel Alcazar, 53, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 02, 2023. Mr. Alcazar was born on December 15, 1969 in Bronx, New York. Mr. Alcazar is survived by his loving wife Luz Emilda Alcazar; children Cynthia Alcazar and Miguel Angel Alcazar Ortiz; grandchild Yonel Angel Alcazar; as well as his siblings Aida Iris Alcazar Colon, Carmen Eneyda...

Jul 1, 2023

Shawn P. Waller, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1st, in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Apopka, FL on February 4th 1972.

He attended West Orange High School, completed basic training with the Florida Conservation Corps and, within three months, received his GED from Seminole Community College. Shawn then proudly enlisted in the U.S....

Jul 1, 2023

Margaret D. Wright, 78, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 01, 2023. Ms. Wright was born on September 03, 1944 in Tiger, Arizona. Ms. Wright is preceded in death by her loving mother Margaret Wentz; as well as her siblings David Wentz and Wes Houghton. She is survived by her children Robert (Penny) Myro and Amanda (Jeremy) Murray;...

Jun 29, 2023

Robert Gerald Denney passed away on June 29, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. Bob was many things to many people. He lived a highly active life filled with rich outdoor experiences; he was a skilled mechanical and electrical engineer; he was a man who loved his family and participated in a wide range of family events;...

Jun 26, 2023

CLINTON ORAL BOND, JR. fell asleep in Jesus on the evening of Tuesday, June 26 following a brave six-year battle with cancer. He would have been 73 years old on July 2nd. He leaves behind his bride of 49 years, Judy (Bohannon) Bond, his sister, Diane Combs, his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Conna Bond, four grandchildren, Emily Beth,...

Jun 26, 2023

Ralph Perez, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 26, 2023. Mr. Perez was born on February 16, 1944 in the Bronx, New York. He was preceded in death by his son Abriam L. Perez. Mr. Perez is survived by his children Christopher Bruno, Hiram Perez and Joshua Perez; 11 grandchildren; as well as extended family, loved ones...

Jun 25, 2023

William John Bunka, a former Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran, New York City Police Department Detective and Local 580 Ironworker who spent most of his life building and defending New York City died June 25 at his home in Apopka, Fla. He was 85.

His wife, Evelyn, was by his side after a stomach...

Jun 25, 2023

David A. Brigman 95 of Zellwood passed away June 25, 2023. Born February 16, 1928 in Lumberton, NC. He was a proud navy veteran from WWII, A longtime resident and business owner in Apopka, he and his wife Hazel owned Dave’s Jewelers and Dave Brigman Motors. He is preceded in death by parents Archie D....

Jun 23, 2023

Betty Joyce Mora, 91, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 23, 2023. Mrs. Mora was born on May 16, 1932 to the late Grady and Ovella Cauley in Defuniak Springs, Florida. Mrs. Mora is preceded in death by her husband Leo R. Mora; brothers Buren Cauley and Wallace (Wig) Cauley; as well as her sister Laura Mae Tyndal....

Jun 18, 2023

George Gedda, 82, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on June 18, 2023. Mr. Gedda was born on January 07, 1941 in Long Island, New York. He is survived by his daughters Sara and Debbie. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Jun 18, 2023

Vicente Garcia Silva, 63, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 18, 2023. Mr. Garcia Silva was born on July 02, 1959 in Nayarit, Mexico to the late Vicente Garcia Orozco and Carolina Silva Inda. He is preceded in death by his brother Enrique Garcia Silva. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Olivia Lopez Inda; children Blanca...

Jun 18, 2023

Virgil E. Boetcher, 93 of Zellwood, Florida died at 11:30AM Sunday, June 18 th , 2023 at Advent Health Hospice Care, Altamonte Springs, Florida. He was born July 29, 1929 in Gaysport, Ohio, the son of the late Virgil H. Boetcher and Maybelle Boyse Boetcher. Virgil was a member of Corburn United Methodist Church where he served as their...

Jun 18, 2023

Murray, Joan A. of Manchester, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 18. Born January 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Julia (O’Connell) Katzmarski.  She moved to Central Tennessee from Apopka, Florida in 2020. She was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka. Joan raised six children, and worked at...