Obituaries
Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.
Irene De La Cruz
Dec 19, 2025
Irene Elvira De La Cruz, de 73 años, falleció en Dec. 19,2025 en Miami,FL , rodeada del amor de su familia.
Nació el Abril 5,1952 en Lima, Perú. Elvira fue una mujer de profunda fe, fortaleza y amor incondicional por su familia. Siempre será recordada por su bondad, su entrega a los demás y el cariño con el que tocó la...
Héctor Herrera Guzmán
Dec 18, 2025
Héctor Herrera Guzmán, de 50 años, partió de este mundo el 18 de diciembre de 2025 en Apopka, Florida.
Nació el 24 de mayo de 1975 en Poza Rica, Veracruz, México, donde comenzó una vida guiada por el esfuerzo, la responsabilidad y el amor por su familia. Héctor fue un hombre trabajador, perseverante y de gran fortaleza, reconocido por ser un...
John Parker Carskadon
Dec 17, 2025
John Parker Carskadon, 79, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
Born on June 26, 1946, in Elkins, West Virginia, John was the son of Isaac Parker and Virginia Dale Carskadon, both of whom predeceased him. He was the youngest of two children and was also preceded in death by his sister, Dale Ann Doran.
John spent most of...
Bill (William) Edward Murphy
Dec 16, 2025
Bill (William) Murphy died on Tuesday, December 16 in Orlando, FL. He is survived by Cheryl, his wife of 52 years, son Mark, daughters, Rebecca and Bozena, brother Bob Murphy (Anne), sister Carol Robertson (Arlyn), and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Greenville, NC in 1945, he lived in Orlando for the majority of years between 1955 to present, attending...
Carmen Mendez
Dec 15, 2025
Carmen Mendez 75 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2025. Leaving a legacy of love, kindness and compassion. She was a loving mother, grandmom, sister and friend.
She loved to serve the lord, gardening, her orchids, traveling and missions.
She loved her church; The Gathering Place and she was devoted to serving mission in the Calvario Church.
She...
Haroon Joseph
Dec 6, 2025
Haroon Joseph, 75, of Lahore, Pakistan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, quiet strength, and unwavering love. Born on November 23rd, 1950, to Zeenith and Joseph B. Khan, Haroon was the seventh eldest of twelve children. From an early age, he carried a natural curiosity for how things worked, a passion that would later blossom into a...
Marion Cornett
Dec 2, 2025
Marion "Bud" Cornett passed away peacefully at age 81 on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, after a long illness. Bud was a decorated naval aviator in the US Navy. He served in the Vietnam War from 1967-1972.
Bud was a native of Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky and earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics as well as an MBA in...
Maria Rodriguez
Dec 1, 2025
Maria "Minina" Bernice Rodriguez, 73, of Apopka, Florida, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. Born on February 10, 1952, in Inza, Colombia, Maria immigrated to the United States in the 1980s, courageously beginning a new chapter that would shape the rest of her life.
Maria dedicated more than 20 years of service to the Walt Disney...
Asuncion Ramirez
Nov 30, 2025
Asunción A. Ramirez, 88, passed away peacefully on November 30th in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family’s love.
Born on August 15, 1937, in Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Asunción lived a life filled with warmth, humor, and a generous spirit. He was funny, friendly, and full of life. He loved cooking, music, dancing, baseball, and cheering for his beloved New York...
Dr. Luis E. Morales
Nov 26, 2025
Dr. Luis E. Morales went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025, after a long battle with muscular dystrophy. He was a devoted physician, son, husband, father, brother, friend, neighbor and servant of faith. Luis will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and integrity.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Debbie, sons Alejandro and Jorge,...
Diana Tyre
Nov 26, 2025
Our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Aunt, and Wife Diana Tyre passed away on November 26, 2025.
Diana was known as Gi Gi to her grandchildren: Megan, Nicholas, Matthew, Alicia, and Hailey. Her mission was to make sure that those grandchildren grew up to be good people with caring hearts. She succeeded and knew that over the last few...
Janet Tapia
Nov 24, 2025
With profound love and deep sorrow, the family of Janet Awilda Tapia announces her passing as she went home to be with the Lord. Janet was born on July 9, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, the third of ten children born to Maria Iluminada and Pedro Quiles. As a child she was tenderhearted, shy, and so sweetly sensitive that her...
Aida Maldonado Maldonado
Nov 23, 2025
With profound love and deep sorrow, the family of Aida Maldonado announces her passing.
Aida was born on April 20,1931, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the oldest of eight childrens born to Arstey Maldonado and Hermogenes Maldonado.
During her marriage to Antonio Abolafia, they had three daughters, Gloria, Adanis and Sonia who she cherished with a fierce and unwavering love.
Aida was a proud...
Patricia Ann Burrough Cecil
Nov 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Burroughs Cecil
December 19, 1934 – November 23, 2025
Patricia—known to many as Pat or Patti—was born in Mt. Rainier, Maryland, the 13th of 14 children in a lively, loving family. Though her childhood was marked by hardship, she grew into a woman of extraordinary resilience, creativity, and joy.
She was a self-taught artist, musician, dancer, and...
Gene Collier
Nov 17, 2025
Gene Edward CollierDecember 4, 1974 - November, 17,2025With profound heartbreak, we announce the passing of Gene Edward Collier, age 50, who left this world far too soon. Born on December 4, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, Gene lived a life defined by love, faith, and an unwavering devotion to the people and animals he cherished.Gene was the son of Mary Ann...
Edward William Kern
Nov 17, 2025
Edward William Kern, affectionately known as Ed, Eddie, Big Ed, Dad, Pop Pop, and Uncle Woody, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Apopka, Florida, at the age of 73.
Born on February 3, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York, Ed was the beloved son of Edward Roy Kern and Marilyn Edna Kern. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy...
William Winston Clodfelter, Sr.
Nov 14, 2025
William Winston Clodfelter Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on January 11, 1937, in Richmond, VA, and spent his later years in Apopka, FL, where he created countless cherished memories with his family.
Winston earned a Master's Degree and devoted much of his professional life...
William Schupfer
Nov 11, 2025
William George Schupfer, 83, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025; with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born in Savannah, Ga. on March 7, 1942. His life's journey began as a "military brat". He was the oldest of four children and traveled the US with his family; seeing and experiencing so much of what the country has to...
Audrey Hubbard Larkins
Nov 8, 2025
Audrey Amelia Gillespie was born on February 15, 1931 in Williamson, West Virginia. She was the youngest of four children born to Paul and Elma Gillespie. She grew into a joyous and fiesty young woman who married Harry M. Lerch Jr. in 1950 and had three wonderful sons that were raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. After suffering the death of...
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