Obituaries

Nov 13, 2022

Ruth E. Opitz, 87, of Springfield, TN, passed away on November 13, 2022. She was born to parents Jacob Dorn and Amelia Rogoski  on August 4, 1935, in Lansing, MI.

She enjoyed trips to the beach, fishing of any kind, activities at the senior center, volunteering or as a participating member of Parents...

Nov 12, 2022

Willard Avery Gray III died on November 12, 2022 in Apopka, Fl at 63 years young, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Laddie was born February 17, 1959 in Hamden, CT. He leaves behind his daughter, Ashley Gray, and granddaughter, Eleni Wachter – CT, wife, Beth Otworth-Gray, bonus family Amanda (Casey Moore) Smith, Ashley (Giles) Platt, Jeff Otworth...

Nov 12, 2022

Alma Nydia Sanchez, 70, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 12, 2022.  Ms. Sanchez was born on August 23, 1952 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her sister Carmen Sanchez; as well as her nieces and nephews Peter Vargas, Edward Rodriguez and Erika Green. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Nov 9, 2022

Omia Gene Mercer, age 83 of Winter Garden Florida passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  She was the only child born to the late Clifton and Estelle Qualls on July 19, 1939, in Opp, Alabama.

She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1959.   After graduating she started her career working in the citrus industry at Winter...

Nov 8, 2022

Tomas Garcia Jr., 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 8, 2022. Mr. Garcia was born on March 30, 1948 to the late Tomas and Juana Garcia in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his son Tomas Gabriel Garcia and daughter Vanessa Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 Elizabeth Garcia; children...

Nov 8, 2022

Carla M. Durante, 91, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on November 08, 2022. Mrs. Durante was born on April 03, 1931 in Duke Center, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Durante as well as her son John Maseman.  Mrs. Durante is survived by her loving children Ronda Maseman, Nikki (Harold) Yarborough, and Jennifer...

Nov 5, 2022

Bettie Mae Chaudoin

August 06, 1935- November 05, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother and Granny.

Finally reunioned with the love of her life Dewey in heaven.

Survived by her Daughter Tina Chaudoin Holtzapple, Two granddaughters Josie Holt (Shane), Lucy Holtzapple and great grandson Cash Holt. Along with her multiple friends who were...

Nov 4, 2022

Glenda Shaw, dedicated wife, mother to six, and grandmother to many joined her Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2022, at the age of 84 in Plantation, Florida.  The first child of Beatrice and Glen Rawls, she was born in Plymouth, Florida on October 3, 1938.  Glenda was fiercely protective of her younger brother Johnny as they grew up...

Nov 1, 2022

Rafael Meraz Zavala, 68, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on November 01, 2022.  Mr. Meraz Zavala was born on October 24, 1954 in Corazol, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Cruz Meraz; as well as children Eduardo Meraz, Leocadia Meraz, Adrianna Meraz and Maria Meraz. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends....

Oct 30, 2022

Randy Lee Jones, 63, of Deltona, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 surrounded by close family and friends.

Randy was born on September 3, 1959 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 1978 where he excelled in both football and baseball.  After graduating from high school he was drafted...

Oct 30, 2022

Patricia A. Gill, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 30, 2022.  Mrs. Gill was born on March 24, 1941 in Flushing, New York. Mrs. Gill is preceded in death by her son Daniel Gill. She is survived by her loving husband Earl Gill; children Michael (Kathleen) Gill, Joann (Randy) Dickson and Karen West; grandchildren Nicole, Adrian, Cori,...

Oct 30, 2022

Robert “Bob” Viersen, age 58 of Ocoee FL crossed the finish line into Heaven October 30,2022. His peaceful finish took place at home with family by his side. Born on January 19,1964 in North Platt, Lincoln County, Nebraska. He is the son of the late Leo “Budge” Kendall Viersen and Margie Ann Fruit-Viersen. Bob attended Maywood High School; Class...

Oct 29, 2022

Sylvie Veronica James, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 29, 2022.  Mrs. James was born on October 24, 1941 in St. Kitts to the late Samuel and Winifred Hendrickson. Mrs. James is preceded in death by her loving husband Louis James. She is survived by her children Emelda James, Sandra (Paul Campbell) James, Althea James, Nathaniel (Sharon)...

Oct 28, 2022

Maira Alejandra Romero Araujo, 29, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 28, 2022.  Ms. Romero Araujo was born on June 22, 1993 in Oceanside, California. Ms. Romero Araujo is preceded in death by her father Jose Luis Romero Torres. She is survived by her partner Jose De Jesus Magana; children Matheus Magana Romero, Daleyza Marie Romero, Edwin Alvarez...

Oct 28, 2022

Dorothy Juskie passed away peacefully in her home on October 28, 2022 after a short illness.  Dorothy was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 30, 1933 to Francis and Ben Bartosh.  She was the eldest of three sisters (Elaine Juskie and Carol Good).

Dorothy worked as a secretary at Stone Container Corp. in Chicago when she met...

Oct 27, 2022

MichikoTanaka was born on January 6, 1931 to Masaharu and Kiyoko Tanaka in Osaka, Japan, and was the third of six children.

After attending a women’s college in Kobe, Japan, she worked for the US Army where she met and married Clem Shamus, an American soldier. After the birth of daughter Diane, they came to the US...

Oct 23, 2022

Randall C. Koehnke, 53, of Longwood, Florida passed away on October 23, 2022. Mr. Koehnke was born on April 28, 1969 in Appleton, Wisconsin.  He is preceded in death by his father Lloyd Koehnke and his sister Kari Koehnke. He is survived by his loving wife Amanda Koehnke; mother Judith Koehnke; children Nate Koehnke and Matty Koehnke; siblings Kris...

Oct 23, 2022

Mario Estrada, 64, of Ocoee, FL was called to heaven on October 23, 2022. Born in Eagle Pass, TX on May 17, 1958, Mario was predeceased by his parents, Santos Estrada Sr and Maria Dolores Rocha Estrada, brother Fidel Estrada Sr, and sisters Oralia Guerra and his twin Irma Rocha. He is survived by his five children Daniel Estrada,...

Oct 23, 2022

Robert Earl Sanders went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2022, with his family members by his side at just two weeks shy of 94. Robert was born on November 8, 1928, in Ashford Alabama to Foster and Nealy Sanders. As a young teenager, Robert moved to central Florida to work and send money back to his family...

Oct 23, 2022

Paul Jerome LaQuire Jr, 65, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on October 23, 2022. Mr. LaQuire was born on June 15, 1957 in Rutland, Vermont. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.