Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.

Maria Alvarado

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 his spouse Irving Alvarado; daughter Yarin Rodriguez; daughter Carol Borrero; daughter Lourdes Borrero; daughter Lorraine Borrero;...

Gloria Burrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Noris Sanchez

Noris Sanchez

May 19, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Noris Marina Sanchez, aged 94, who left this world on May 19, 2025, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Born on February 3, 1931, in La Romana, Dominican Republic, Noris was a beloved daughter, mother, and homemaker whose kindness and love touched the lives of many.

The family invites friends...

John Nerness

John Nerness

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Nerness

We celebrate the life of John Nerness, a beloved son, brother, and father, who touched the lives of all who knew him.

John was the cherished son of John Lavon Nerness and Shirley Yvonne Nerness. He grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside his siblings-Curtis, David, and Janelle. The strong bond...

Leola Pertl

Leola Pertl

May 15, 2025

Leola Pertl, 104, beloved Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on May 15, 2025. She entered this world on April 3, 1921 in Kingman, ME, born to Frank and Leona Markie. She is survived by her daughter Denise Jones; granddaughter Danielle Trail; great-grandson Devin Simpson; great-granddaughter Jade Simpson; great-grandson Waylon Simpson. A memorial...

Joseph "Scott" Samson

Joseph "Scott" Samson

May 9, 2025

Joseph "Scott" Samson (July 18, 1964 - May 3, 2025)

  Scott passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2025. Born in Cleveland OH, Scott also lived in Ann Arbor, MI, Rockford IL, Nashua NH and, for the past 34 years, in Apopka FL.

  An avid sports fan, Scott followed his University of Michigan Wolverines...

Elizabeth Griffin

Elizabeth Griffin

May 8, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Locke Griffin, was born October 11, 1948 in Kissimmee, Florida. She grew up in the rural community of Boggy Creek in Orange County and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1966. Betty was married to Ben Griffin Jr. for fifty three years and they made their home in Longwood, Florida where they raised their children, Lauren...

Linda Tuttle

Linda Tuttle

May 7, 2025

Linda Youngs Tuttle

July 18, 1947 – May 7, 2025

Linda Youngs Tuttle was, in every sense of the word, the embodiment of elegance. Her wit was razor-sharp, her presence commanding, and her heart as generous as her spirit was vibrant. For over 30 years, Linda dedicated her life to education, teaching Home Economics in Seminole County at Lake Brantley High School,...

Roberto Gomez Polanco

Roberto Gomez Polanco

May 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Roberto Gomez Polanco

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roberto Gomez Polanco, who left us on May 5, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on November 16, 1982, in Palma Soriano, Cuba, Roberto came to the United States in search of the American Dream, settling in Altamonte Springs, Florida....

Marjorie Pierce

Marjorie Pierce

May 3, 2025

Our dear mother, Marjorie A. Pierce (Marge), passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Albany, NY, she moved to Fern Park in 1958. She never completed high school but had a successful career as the manager of the accounting division with Southland Corporation (7 - 11). Marge was open minded and non-judgmental when it...

Mary Sirois

Mary Sirois

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Louise Sirois, Mary Lou to her friends and family, passed away on April 28, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family (who will continue to love her to the moon!)

She had just turned 87 on the 2nd of April 2025. I will do my best to honor her by writing a short story about her life! Please...

Victor Felix Pereira

Victor Felix Pereira

Apr 25, 2025



It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Felix Pereira, a husband, father, and grandfather, who departed this life on April 25, 2025. Born on January 11, 1950, in Vieques, Puerto Rico, Victor lived a life deicated to hard work and family. He proudly served in the United States Army and later made significant contributions to...