Obituaries

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

Alice Jean Gordon

Alice Jean Gordon

Jul 12, 2023

Alice Jean Love Gordon December 5, 1927 - July 12, 2023

 

Born in Anniston, Alabama on December 5, 1927, Alice Jean Love Gordon made her home in College Park in Orlando, Florida. In 1949, Jean married Dr. Thomas Edwin Gordon, Jr. and they quickly added three children: Tina Lynne, Thomas Gary and Karen Anne. Jean was most known...

Doyle Malcolm Rippetoe

Doyle Malcolm Rippetoe

Jul 12, 2023

 

Doyle Malcolm Rippetoe passed away July 12, 2023. He was 67. Doyle will forever be remembered by his loving family and friends.

Luke Gabrovic

Luke Gabrovic

Jul 8, 2023

   Luke Gabrovic, an 89-year-old resident of Longwood, Florida, passed away on July 8,

2023.

   Luke was born on October 8, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed his

education at the University of Wisconsin, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Luke

proudly served in the Korean War before embarking on a successful career as an

engineer at the General Electric Company....

Retha Jackson

Retha Jackson

Jul 6, 2023

 

On the afternoon of July 6, 2023, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, Retha Nell Jackson, 78, of Apopka, FL went home to be with the Lord with loved ones by her side.

Retha was born in Nashville, GA on April 19, 1945, to Ella Mae and John Lamar Starling. Then as a small child relocated to Florida where...

June Arlene Gentile

June Arlene Gentile

Jul 6, 2023

 

At 85 years young June passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born in Malden, MA on May 28, 1938 to Antonette Keefe and Salvadore Mazzarello. June was an amazing Wife, Mother, Nana, Daughter, and Sister. She was like sunshine on a rainy day to all of us. She loved shopping, having brunch, but mostly loved spending time...

Christina "Chrissy" M Hawkins

Christina "Chrissy" M Hawkins

Jul 4, 2023

 

 

Christina "Chrissy" M Hawkins, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 4, 2023, in Clermont, Florida. Born on February 6, 1980, in Orlando, Florida, to William and Carol Holton. Chrissy touched the lives of everyone she met with her sweet nature, sense of humor, and unwavering strength.

 

Chrissy's family and friends will gather to...

Lewis Collins

Lewis Collins

Jun 30, 2023

Lewis Ernest Collins

- age 94, beloved Father, Son, Husband, Father-in-law, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on June 30, 2023. He entered this world on February 13, 1929 in Russell, TX, born to Clarence Collins and Vivian Collins.

He is survived by his daughters, Karen (Steve) Licko and Paula (Bill) Dillingham; son Alvin...

Maria Ramos

Maria Ramos

Jun 26, 2023

Maria Ramos was born on August 9, 1933 to parents Venture Acevedo and Augustina Acevedo in Santurce, Puerto Rico. She was the oldest of five siblings; Carlos Acevedo, Carmen Cardona, Buena Venture Acevedo, Guadalupe Berrios. Maria Ramos married to Osvaldo Ramos on October, 16, 1951. They were married until his death in 2006. She has two daughters; Miriam Martinez and...

Kenneth N Fillinger

Kenneth N Fillinger

Jun 20, 2023

Kenneth N. Fillinger, 98, of Longwood, FL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Kenneth was a proud member of the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945. He was also a loving father, grandfather, friend, and Pilot. Kenneth was a conversationalist and never met a stranger. He was known for...

Johnny Charles McQueen

Johnny Charles McQueen

Jun 19, 2023

 

Johnny Charles McQueen affectionately known as "JC" was born October 12, 1937, to the late Jessie L. Rush and John McQueen in Bradfordville, Florida. Johnny made his transition from this life to eternal rest on Monday, June 19, 2023.

He was educated at Bonds Elementary School and Florida A&M University High School. While at FAMU high he was a...

Jean E Carr

Jean E Carr

Jun 17, 2023



Early in the morning on June 17, 2023, God called to rest a loving and devoted wife and mother, Jean Carr.  Jean was born to Pearl & Isaac Mignott in the garden parish of Jamaica, St. Ann on February 11, 1945.  She was the third of four daughters – Dorrett (Cherry), Claudette (Grace), Jean ( Lin) & Pearl (...

Jesus Angel Diaz

Jesus Angel Diaz

Jun 16, 2023

 

Jesus Angel Diaz, “Chino”, age 46 passed away Friday, June 16th, 2023. Jesus was born in the Bronx, New York in 1976 with complications at birth.  He survived many early surgeries, but his life was never destined for many years. Chino was later diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, which he lived with till the day of his passing. Chino left behind...

Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth Kotowski

Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth Kotowski

Jun 15, 2023



On June 15, 2023 Mary Kotowski, Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister ,Grandma, Gigi, Aunt, Cousin, Niece, Friend, Hairstylist, and Devoted Women’s Bible Study Teacher, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Christ. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Celebration of Life on 

Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Eau Gallie First Baptist Church 1501 W...

Virginia Irene Lamparsky

Virginia Irene Lamparsky

Jun 12, 2023

 

VIRGINIA IRENE LAMPARSKY (nee DACIEK) 12/5/1923 - 6/12/2023

Virginia Irene Lamparsky passed unexpectedly but peacefully into eternal life on Monday, June 12, 2023 at age 99 1/2, where she is reunited with her husband of 59 years, Joe Lamparsky Sr., her parents, sisters and brother, and her son Joseph, Jr.  Virginia was born in Price Hill, West Virginia on...

Ernesto Fandino Lozano

Ernesto Fandino Lozano

Jun 9, 2023

 

Ernesto passed away on June 9 at the age of 72. He was born on February 2, 1949 in Girardot, Colombia, the son of the late Jose and Carmen Rosa Fandiño. Before immigrating to the United States in the 1980’s, he was a public accountant in Bogota, Colombia. In the United States, Ernesto lived in Silver Spring, Maryland for...

James George

James George

Jun 8, 2023

James (Jim) George, 88, a beloved Husband, Father, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on June 8, 2023. He entered this world on April 16, 1935, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Galen and Lois [Ickes] George. Jim was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University class of 1967, where he studied Electrical Engineering. His career began...

Noelia Lopez

Noelia Lopez

Jun 2, 2023

 

 

On behalf of my mother Noelia, we want to express our gratitude for all your support and loving prayers that touched our entire family,

It is with great sadness and a broken heart I announce.

Noelia Lopez age 71 passed away on June 2, 2023, after a 13-year battle with breast cancer.

Noelia was born in Puerto Rico...

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