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Amado Orona Jr.
Aug. 13, 2021
Amado Orona, Jr., 42, of Bradenton, FL passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 surrounded by his sisters. Amado was born September 13, 1978 in Smithfield, NC to Amado and Linda Orona. Amado Jr. was a member of the Sax and Fox Nation and held close to his family and roots. Amado was always positive...
Patricia D Land
Aug. 11, 2021
Patricia D. Land, 72, of Palmetto, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2021. Patricia was born in Rochester, NY on February 11, 1949 to Dorothy and Howard Peo. Patricia was an avid boater, lover and collector of elephants, had a green thumb and enjoyed growing orchids and...
Helen Adorno
Aug. 09, 2021
Helen Adorno, 63, entered into the gates of paradise on August 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Helen was born on September 27, 1957 in Manhattan, NY. She was the daughter of Neri Soto and Juan Mejias. Helen received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, she was honored to...
Anival Aldana Larios
Aug. 08, 2021
Visitation and service Saturday August 28 from 1pm-5pm here at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home 5200 US Highway 19 Palmetto FL 34221. Please wear a mask for the protection of the family. Visitación y servicio el sábado 28 de agosto de 1 pm a 5 pm aquí en Skyway Memorial Funeral Home 5200 US Highway...
Rachel F. Francis
Aug. 08, 2021
Rachel F. Francis, 83, of Bradenton, Florida, went home to her Lord, Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born in Taylorville, IL, she was one of five children of the late Elisha and Tillie (McGarvey) Williams. Rachel worked as an office manager in a dental office but if anyone asked, she was a mother,...
Luis Manuel Gonzalez
Aug. 04, 2021
Please check back for full obituary and service times and dates. Luis Manuel Gonzalez, 75, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family. Luis was born in Puerto Rico on April 19, 1946. Luis liked spending time outdoors, watching baseball; but his greatest joy was spending time with his family...
Richard Stripling
Aug. 01, 2021
Richard Stripling July 15, 1939 - August 1, 2021 Sarasota, Florida - Richard Stripling gained his angel wings on August 1, 2021. Richard was born and raised in Sarasota and graduated Sarasota High School. He married the love of his life Iris Creech on February 16th 1962. Together they had 3...
Randy Lee Fusch
Jul. 30, 2021
Randy Lee Fusch entered into rest on July 30, 2021 at the age of 72 after a long illness. He was a loving husband of 33 years to Nanci and step-father to Dain, and his wife, Oceania. Randy is also survived by several brothers-in-law, their wives and families, and many caring friends and...
Donald Ray Priepot
Jul. 27, 2021
Donald Ray Priepot, 86, passed away on July 27, 2021. Donald was born on March 13, 1935, in Quincy, IL to Adam and Lola Priepot. Donald was in Auto Sales and management in Quincy, IL, Decatur, IL and Wichita, KS for many years. Donald relocated to Florida almost 29 years ago to enjoy retirement....
James L. Pullara
Jul. 26, 2021
James “Bud” L. Pullara passed away at home on July 26 at age 80. A Florida native, Bud graduated Boca Ciega High School in 1958 and the University of South Florida earning a Bachelor’s degree in geography in 1975. He served in both the US Coast Guard while assigned to the Air Station in Traverse...
Chris Gortman Gonzalez
Jul. 25, 2021
Chris Gortman Gonzalez, 30 passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2021. Chris graduated from Manatee Highschool. Chris loved to be outside, but his greatest joy was joking and spending time with family and friends. Chris is survived by parents Linda Gortman (Mark) Dodson, Pastor Basilio (April)...
Therese Leonce
Jul. 23, 2021
Therese “Colita Leonce, 91 years old, of Ruskin, FL passed away July 23rd 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born to the late Eddison Stephen Charlery and Euphita Leonce, November 29th 1929, in Micoud, St. Lucia. She left the island of St. Lucia, which she loved dearly and moved to St....