Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Sonia Jose
Jul 19, 2025
Sonia Ruth Hernández Morán: Un Legado de Amor, Superación y FamiliaCon profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Sonia Ruth Hernández Morán, quien partió a los brazos de nuestro Señor Jesucristo el 19 de julio de 2025. Nació el 8 de septiembre de 1968, y su vida fue un testimonio de amor, superación, inspiración familiar y fe.
Sonia fue una querida...
Dothnie Smith
Jul 7, 2025
Dothnie Loretta Smith of Apopka passed away on July 7, 2025 at 3:55 pm.
Dothnie was born to the late Richardson Lincoln Parkinson and Lilian Parkinson in Jamaica on Feburary 28, 1930.
Grandma Dot as she was affectionately called, married Melvin Charles Smith on June 25, 1961 and from this union there were three lovely children - Joseph, Helena and Shirley.
In 1980,...
Wilfredo Colon
Jul 7, 2025
Wilfredo (Jocko) Colon was born on March 20, 1945, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to Maria Luisa Rubildo and Daniel Colón. He came to the United States as a young boy, growing up in the neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. It was there that he met the love of his life, Adelaide “Dolly” Colón. Together, they built a marriage...
William Quilliam
Jul 5, 2025
William C Quilliam, PhD, passed away July 5th, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida. He was called Will by family, friends, and colleagues. Will's late mother and father were Ralph W and Myrna R and he was born in Daviess County, Indiana. He had a special place in his heart for his hometown of Washington, Indiana.
Will was a Certified...
Yolette Charlot
Jul 1, 2025
Yolette Charlot, 72, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and mother-in-law, was called to her eternal rest on July 1, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1953, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to the late Aurel Joseph and Andree Vieux.
A woman of deep faith, Yolette was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus and dedicated her life to sharing His word. She...
Aida R. Nieves
Jun 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aida Rivera Nieves, who passed peacefully on June 23, 2025 at the age of 82 years old.
Known to many as Cuty, she was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on the 15th of November 1942. In 1981 she relocated her entire family to Central Florida where she built a home...
Alexander Frank Rossi
Jun 21, 2025
Alexander Frank RossiMay 9, 1924 - June 21, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander Frank Rossi, a beloved father and grandfather. He was a dedicated firefighter, and proud veteran. Alexander was born on May 9, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 18 Alexander enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his...
Marsha Murdock
Jun 12, 2025
Marsha Murdock, 73, beloved Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend , was called home on June 12, 2025. Born February 9, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late father and mother, Cecil & Louise Wilson. Marsha retired with over 40 years of service from the State of Florida, Department of Corrections. She was preceded in death by her...
Maria Alvarado
Jun 8, 2025
Maria Alvarado (Lucy), 74, beloved wife, loving Mother, caring grand and great-grandmother, was called to his eternal resting place on June 8, 2025. She entered this world on December 17, 1950 in San Sebastian, PR, born to Segundo and Luisa. She is survived by her spouse Irving Alvarado; daughter Yarin Rodriguez; daughter Carol Borrero; daughter Lourdes Borrero; daughter Lorraine Borrero;...
Victor Melendez
Jun 6, 2025
🇵🇷 August 30, 1939 – June 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor M. Melendez Sr, who departed this life on June 6, 2025, at the age of 85. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and proud Puerto Rican, Victor lived a life full of laughter, strength, and love.
Born on August 30,...
Gloria Burrell
May 28, 2025
Gloria Viola Burrell, 91, was born in Crooked River, Jamaica to the late Ambrozine Ross and John Blake on July 23, 1933. She departed this earthly life on May 28, 2025.
Gloria served the community as a nurse for over 40 years in England and New York. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lovingly...
Patricia Shivers
May 24, 2025
Patricia Anne Shivers, age 62, better known by family as Patty Anne, peacefully passed away on May 24th, 2025. Pat was born in Bayonne, NJ where she lived with her parents, Helen and Daniel, three brothers, John, Neil, and Danny and two sisters, Mary Ellen and Kathy. Her family spent many summers packing up the van, traveling across the United...
Gabriel Gonzalez
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabriel Fidel Gonzalez, who left us on May 24, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on July 2, 1959, in the Bronx, NY, Gabriel lived a vibrant life filled with love and laughter.
In honor of Gabriel's life, we invite friends and family to join...
Marion Williams
May 23, 2025
Marion Floyd Williams, 92, of Altamonte Springs, peacefully entered Heaven at his home on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 16, 1933, in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, the son of Floyd Williams and Maggie Lanham. He married Anna Byrd Coleman on October 26, 1956.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Anna Bryd Williams (Coleman),...
Pearl Steele
May 21, 2025
Pearl Fruehan Steele passed away on May 21, 2025, at the Pavilion at Penney Farms Retirement Center, Penney Farms, Florida. She was 103 years of age.
Pearl was born on December 14, 1921, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. At 25 years of age, she went to Burma and worked as a secretary for the American Baptist Mission. Pearl received her B.S. degree...
Ivan Acevedo Rodriguez
May 20, 2025
Ivan Acevedo Rodriguez, 68, beloved Spouse, Son, and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 20, 2025. He entered this world on November 9, 1956 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, born to Pablo Acevedo Cruz and Carmen Aida Rodriguez Encarnacion. Ivan was an avid gardener, who loved growing his own fruits, vegetables and herbs. He loved to...
Mary Wilson
May 20, 2025
Mary Ann Henry Wilson (née Carter), age 89, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2025, in Winter Garden, Florida. Born on November 24, 1935, in Miami, Florida, she lived a full and vibrant life marked by her outgoing spirit and love for the outdoors.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Paul Wesley Carter and Mertie Clyde Carter. She grew up in...
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