Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Aida Ortiz
Oct 30, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Aida Luz Ortiz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, and sister. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Aida was a devout Catholic and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where she served her community with unwavering faith and...
Cindy Harman
Oct 24, 2024
Cindy Harman, 67, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. Born in New York, Cindy moved to Florida as a young child, where she built a life centered around her faith, family, and creative talents.
Cindy was a devoted mother to Jennifer and Jonathan. In 2000, when her daughter Jennifer suffered a life-altering injury, Cindy...
Lionel Prince
Oct 20, 2024
Lionel was born on Tuesday May 22,1928 to Helena Prince and Joseph Punit in Freeport Trinidad.His siblings are Andrew Prince, Joseph Prince, Wilfred Prince, Maria Modeste and Ivy St. Lewis. They all preceded Lionel in death except Wilfred Prince. On February 4,1951 Lionel married Veronica (Manwaring) Prince. And they were blessed with seven children. The children's names are Lennox (preceded...
Lidia A. Rodriguez
Oct 20, 2024
Lidia A. Rodriguez (de Frias-Gonzalez)
July 10, 1931 — October 20, 2024
Lidia A. Rodriguez, born on July 10, 1931 in the Dominican Republic, went to be with your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 20, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. She was a relentless woman of faith whose exemplary life testified of her unwavering dedication to the Grand Commission. She was...
Desiree Sotirin
Oct 18, 2024
Desiree Diana Sotirin
March 8, 1982- October 18, 2024
Desiree Diana Sotirin, 42, of Longwood, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 18, 2024. A loving, compassionate, devoted wife and mother, Desiree is survived by her husband Michael D. Sotirin, children Michael J. and Milania C. Sotirin, mother and father Carol and Michael J....
Rev. Edward Benjamin "Ben" Chambers
Oct 13, 2024
On Friday, June 8, 1928, Edward Benjamin Chambers, or Ben, as he was fondly called by family and friends, was born in Garden Hill, in the parish of St. Catherine in Jamaica, West Indies. His parents were the late Edward Chambers and Emily (Hutchinson) Chambers.
In his youth, Ben attended Garden Hill Primary School and Dinthill Agricultural High School....
Stephen R. Baker
Oct 10, 2024
It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our cherished Stephen (Steve) Ryan Baker. He was 52 years old.
Steve lived in Longwood, Florida and was the eldest son of Bruce and Kathy Baker. Steve was preceded in death by his younger brother Wesley Stuart Baker.
Stephen is survived by his parents Bruce and Kathy; beloved daughters, Kayla and...
Herminia Figueroa Suarez
Oct 8, 2024
Herminia Figueroa Suarez Born: October 9th, 1930, Died: October 8th, 2024,
Herminia Figuera Suarez, age 93, passed away on Tuesday October 8th, 2024, at her residence in Apopka, Florida. She was born October 9th, 1930, in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico to Nieves and Moncerrate Figueroa. She was one of eight siblings; three brothers, Pepe Figueroa, Alfredo Figueroa, Belito...
Carol Ried
Oct 8, 2024
Carol Joy Ried (Lazar)
- age 81 of Leesburg, FL.; passed away October 8, 2024. Born October 9, 1942 in Herrin, IL. to Steven & Laverne Lazar. She was raised in Ziegler, IL.; & graduated from Ziegler High School in 1960.
She is the beloved wife of 41 years to Walter A. Ried; and the late Ronald Dean Williams;...
Dennis Wiltse
Oct 5, 2024
Dennis James "DJ" Wiltse, 83, of Longwood, Fla., passed away on Oct. 5, 2024.
He was born in Kokomo, Ind., on Sept. 23, 1941 to Edward and Kathleen (Runyon) Wiltse.
He was a 1959 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Monticello, Ind.
He married Gail Gamble on Sept. 15, 1963 at her parents' home in Monticello, and...
Andrew P. Cardona
Oct 5, 2024
Andrew P. Cardona
- age 75 of Casselberry FL.; passed away October 5, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14th from 4-7pm at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL. Burial will take place in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell FL. on Tuesday, October 15th at 10am. Mr. Cardona was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Virginia Francis
Oct 3, 2024
Virginia Jocelyn Francis, beloved daughter of Zelie Platoff of Martinique and Sydney Felix of Venezuela, was born on January 7, 1941, in Port of Spain, Trinidad West Indies and passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida on October 3, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
She attended Success Roman Catholic school in Trinidad. Thereafter, she assisted her father in one...
Betty R. Delfiacco
Oct 2, 2024
Betty Ruth Delfiacco was a caring and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Betty, an Altamonte Springs resident for 44 years, left this world gracefully on the evening of October 2nd, 2024 at the golden age of 93.
She was born on October 9th, 1930 to Clarence and Goldie Louise Clemmer in Poland, Ohio. Betty metthe love of...
Catherine S. Bruno
Oct 1, 2024
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to Hurricane Milton and potential impacts to Central Florida, services for Mrs. Bruno have been changed to Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Catherine (Cathy) Stella Bruno, 79 of Winter Park, FL passed away on Tuesday October 1st with her loving family by her side.
Cathy was born on April 14th 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to Phllip and Frances Todaro. She was...
Elder Lester C. Rilea, Sr.
Sep 30, 2024
Les, as he encouraged his friends to call him, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Four days before his 92nd birthday. He lived his life making sure that everyone around him knew they were loved. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings William, Warren, Dorothy, and Margaret.
Les was the youngest of 5 children born to...
William R. Richardson
Sep 29, 2024
William "Bill" Richardson, 80, passed away On Sunday, September 29, 2024. Born on the vibrant island of St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., on August 8, 1944 to Maria Riera and Lionell Gaston Richardson. He was the oldest of seven children. Raised by his mother Maria, along with his siblings, Daniel, Eddie, Jeanie, Lorraine, Harry, and Randy, in the Bronx, eventually settling in...
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