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Blowers, Bruce Lawrence
Feb. 10, 2025
Obituary for Bruce Blowers “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” John 1:14 (NIV) “. . . the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” Deuteronomy 30:14 (NIV) On February 10, 2025 Bruce Blowers passed from this mortal life to eternal life...

Leonardo Rivera-Salazar
Feb. 09, 2025
Leonardo Rivera Salazar was born on November 9th , 1957 in Tierras Blancas, Michoacán Mexico and passed away in the comfort of his home with his loved ones present by his side on February 9th, 2025 in Bradenton, FL. After a long battle of cancer he passed away at the age of 67, now joining his...

Palmer, Joseph Eugene
Feb. 08, 2025
Joseph Palmer of Bradenton, Florida passed away February 8 at the age of 82. Joe, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from St. Edward High School in 1960 and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Akron. He taught at Walsh Jesuit High School, was a CPA...

Margaret Maria Davy
Feb. 05, 2025
Margaret Maria Davy, 77, of Palmetto, FL, passed away February, 5, 2025 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, Bradenton, FL. Margaret was born, October 4, 2025 in Portugal, the daughter of Hermerto and Fortunata (Franco) Cardoza. Margaret had worked as a manager for Walmart until she had retired. One...

Gary Donald Hinton Sr
Feb. 05, 2025
Gary Donald Hinton Sr. passed away in Sarasota, Florida on February 5th, 2025. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 8th, 1953. He graduated from Weequahic High School and Kean University. Gary was a loving husband and father. For most of his career, Gary worked as a project manager for...

Kruse, Fern M
Feb. 05, 2025
Fern Marie Kruse, 87, of Bradenton, FL passed away February 5, 2025 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Fern was born June 27, 1937 in Halstead, KS, the daughter of Herman and Mary Kruse. Fern was a missionary and loved serving others in need. She belonged to Evangel Baptist Church and Baptist Mid...

Wayne Edward "Eddie Gentle
Feb. 03, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Wayne Edward “Eddie” Gentle. He left us peacefully, to be with the Lord, on February 3, 2025. He had a 6-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia and was 72. Eddie was born on September 1, 1952 in the old Bradenton General Hospital, and was a proud native...

Genthner, Richard
Jan. 31, 2025
Services are pending with Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation.

Sullivan, Rick
Jan. 31, 2025
Services are pending with Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation.

Franco, Evangelina
Jan. 31, 2025
Evangelina Franco Rivera Colón Evangelina Franco Rivera Colón was born in Puerto Rico on February 26, 1934 to Ricardo Jovino Rivera and Juana Colón Rivera, whom preceded her passing along with her four siblings: Luis Ricardo, Antonio, Ernesto and Juanita. She married her teenage sweetheart Jorge...

Morgan, Eleanor J
Jan. 29, 2025
Services are pending with Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation.

Schiavarelli, Arlene
Jan. 28, 2025
Arlene Mary Schiavarelli (née McLarney), aged 70, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Safety Harbor, FL. Born in Rockville Center, New York, she had been a proud resident of Florida since 1996. Arlene is survived by her devoted spouse of over 40 years, Paul Schiavarelli; her sons, Junior, John,...