Obituaries

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.

Oct 20, 2022

Faris Mathew Crews

January 6, 1962 – October 20, 2022

Born- Jacksonville, Florida

Died- Clermont, Florida

Faris Mathew Crews, age 60, passed from this life on October 20, 2022 at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont. He was surrounded by his family.

Faris was a loving father and grandfather. His children...

Oct 19, 2022

Donald Wolfe, 84, of Orlando, Florida passed away on October 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of 46 years; sons Donald (Donnie) Wolfe Jr (Mitzi) of Charleston, West Virginia, Robert Anthony (Tony) (Michele) Wolfe of Hollywood, Fl. and daughter Debora Bragg (Gene) of Satellite Beach, Fl.  He was blessed with six grandchildren – Michael, Jamon, Bryan,...

Oct 19, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” J. Simpson, 72, of Orlando, Florida passed away on October 19, 2022.  Mr. Simpson was born on August 26, 1950 to the late Harry and Hazel Simpson in Boyle, Kentucky. He is survived by his brother Jim Hougue; cousin Ann (Thurman) Preston; as well as his two very close friends Judy Miles and Rebekah Santiago. He will...

Oct 15, 2022

George Lester Peters Jr., 66, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on October 15, 2022.  Mr. Peters Jr. was born on January 19, 1956 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Mr. Peters Jr is preceded in death by his father George Peters Sr.; as well as his brother Charles Peters. He is survived by his loving wife Tina Peters; mother Loretta Peters; children...

Oct 10, 2022

James Stuart Russ, 43, of Tavares, Florida passed away suddenly on October 10, 2022 from a brain hemorrhage, he did not suffer.  Mr. Russ was born on September 19, 1979 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Russ is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Stanley and Phyllis Corkhill as well as his paternal grandparents Thomas Newton Russ and Mary Virginia...

Oct 10, 2022

Mrs. Evangelina Sowders, 55, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 10, 2022. Mrs. Sowders was born on January 11, 1967 in El Condado, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Sowders is survived by  her children Rachel Sowders, Jonathan Sowders, mother Evangelina Rivera, sister Marisol Rivera and brother Edwin Rivera. Followed by her grandchildren Joseph Marchman, Nathan Marchman, Nevaeh Molina, Estrella Sowders...

Oct 8, 2022

Earl James Allen, 71, of Zellwood Florida, passed away peacefully at home with family on October 8th, 2022, after courageously battling cancer for several years.

Earl was a valued and vital member of his Zellwood Station community, serving as a long-time member and past president of the Zellwood Station Red Caps, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. He organized...

Oct 5, 2022

Myke Jacob Antoine, 67, of Eustis, Florida passed away on October 05, 2022.  Mr. Antoine was born on December 31, 1954 in Jamaica. Mr. Antoine is preceded in death by his brother Nathan Antoine. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Antoine; children Channa Antoine, Myke Antoine Jr and Sabriena Antoine; siblings Linden Antoine, Marcia Murray and Linden...