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Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

Local obituaries for Plantation, Sunrise, and Broward County, FL

Ronald Phillip Sergio

Ronald Phillip Sergio

Mar 20, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Ronald Phillip Sergio.

Aura Sofia Gonzalez

Aura Sofia Gonzalez

Mar 20, 2026

Aura Sofia Sanchez de Gonzalez, born May 26th, 1924, in Bogota, Colombia to Leonidas Sanchez and Maria Antonia Lopez de Sanchez. Being the youngest daughter of seven siblings, she learned to be responsible for herself and to be helpful to others. Known for her tenacity to move forward and achieve, she played basketball and even reached a competition overseas here...

Jovita Fernandez

Jovita Fernandez

Mar 20, 2026

Jovita Garcia Fernandez entered eternal rest on March 20th at her home with her family. She lived her life with quiet strength and an unwavering love for her family. Above all else, she carried a constant hope that her two children were always safe, cared for and surrounded by love.



Born in, Maizales, Puerto Rico, a small farming community in May...

Christine Tani

Christine Tani

Mar 12, 2026

Christine Maria (Hintz) Tani was born March 27, 1972 in Fort Meade, Maryland to William “Bill” Hintz and Josefine “Alice” (Staudt) Hintz. The family story starts in Germany, where Bill was stationed while serving in the United States Air Force. There he met and married Alice, and the two started a family when Christine’s older brother, Mark, was born. The...

Hippolyte Edouard Ledee

Hippolyte Edouard Ledee

Mar 12, 2026

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Hippolyte Edouard Ledee, 91 years young, of the Island of Saint Barthélemy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love he gave so freely throughout his life. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and the heart of his family, Hippolyte lived a...

Margaret Lauretta Castranova

Margaret Lauretta Castranova

Mar 11, 2026

Margaret Lauretta Castranova, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Margate, Florida. She was born on March 29, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, where her journey began before she embraced the warmer shores of Florida later in life.

Margaret’s life was marked by devotion to her family and an enduring...

Charlotte Claiborne Wintermeyer

Charlotte Claiborne Wintermeyer

Mar 10, 2026

Charlotte Claiborne Wintermeyer, A.K.A. Charlotte Meisner, born December 23, 1946, in Oneida, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Cora Sexton and Blaine Claiborne, and grew up alongside her sister, Carolyn.



From a young age, Charlotte had a deep love for horses and the freedom she felt riding them. She...

Ecaterina Traub

Ecaterina Traub

Mar 4, 2026

Wife to Philip Traub

Mother to Samantha Kotsonas 

In law to Anthony Kotsonas

Maya to Nicolette and Luka

John Michael Persico

John Michael Persico

Mar 2, 2026

John Michael Persico, 60, of Plantation, Florida passed peacefully into the arms of Our Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years , Sonia Persico, sons Anthony Persico, Andre Husbands, and grandchildren Jasmine and Jayden Husbands.Born in North Miami Beach, Florida, John was the youngest of four children from his parents Joseph and...

Minerva Hernandez

Minerva Hernandez

Feb 26, 2026

Minerva "Minnie" Hernandez, born on January 25, 1957, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was a beacon of light and warmth, known for her cheerful spirit and unwavering friendliness, which made her a ray of sunshine wherever she went. Minnie's generous heart and willingness to help those around her left an...

Charles Matthew Borowy

Charles Matthew Borowy

Feb 25, 2026

Charles M. Borowy, Chuck, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Chuck was born on April 28, 1926 in Erie PA. He was the forth child of seven and oldest son of Helen and Joseph Borowy. Charles was loved by all for his charm, limitless curiosity and lifelong pursuit of learning new things. He was a natural coach, always willing...

Grace Salome Pajotte Greene

Grace Salome Pajotte Greene

Feb 25, 2026

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Grace Salome Pajotte Greene, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on February 25, 2026, at North Broward Hospital, surrounded by the warmth of love she cultivated throughout her life. Born on October 22, 1965, in Trinidad and Tobago, Grace's journey brought her to...

Joseph Thomas Jurkowski, Jr.

Joseph Thomas Jurkowski, Jr.

Feb 25, 2026

Joseph Thomas Jurkowski, Jr, of Key West, Florida passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 in Coral Springs, Florida.

He was born on September 22, 1948 in New York, New York to Joseph Thomas Jurkowski, Sr, and Stella Jurkowski. He was pre-deceased by his parents and his brother Kenneth Thomas Jurkowski, his wife Anh Jurkowski, and his niece Rena Jurkowski. 

Joseph led...

Daniela Alexandra Camacho

Daniela Alexandra Camacho

Feb 23, 2026

Daniela Alexandra Camacho, affectionately known to many as Dani, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Plantation, Florida, at the age of 29. Born on October 28, 1996, in Caracas, Venezuela, Daniela’s life was a radiant journey marked by joy, kindness, and a passion for both family and her career.

From a young age, Daniela shone with a warmth that could...

Gary Robert Crawford

Gary Robert Crawford

Feb 23, 2026

Gary Robert Crawford, born on February 14, 1951, in Lisbon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026. A dedicated cook and a handyman, Gary was known for his passion for tinkering in the garage, always finding joy in working with his hands and fixing things around the house. He enjoyed riding motorcycles in his younger days and...

Donald Hedleston

Donald Hedleston

Feb 18, 2026

Donald Herbert Hedleston, 88, of Plantation, Florida, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born on September 18, 1937, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he was the son of Willie Hedleston and Debbie Hedleston. Donald grew up in Fort Lauderdale, where he attended and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School.

For 37 years, Don dedicated his career to Florida Power and Light, where...

Christopher Gerard Benemio

Christopher Gerard Benemio

Feb 17, 2026

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Christopher Gerard Benemio was born in NYC on August 21, 1969 to loving parents Robert “Bob” and Johanna (Clemente). Chris’s brother Greg arrived in 1971, completing their family of four.

Johanna & Bob moved to South Florida to raise their boys, first living in Margate, before moving to Parkland, FL.

Chris’s love...

James C. Pascucci

James C. Pascucci

Feb 17, 2026

James C. Pascucci, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed from this world on February 17, 2026, in Davie, Florida, at the age of 90. Born in Staten Island, New York, on January 20, 1936, Jim lived a full and meaningful life marked by unwavering love for his family and an enduring passion for his community.

For Jim, family was...

Joseph Donald Hedleston

Joseph Donald Hedleston

Feb 16, 2026

Joseph Donald Hedleston was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Donald Hedleston and Elaine Hedleston. He spent his childhood in Plantation, Florida, where he graduated from Broward Christian School.

Throughout his life, Joe demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, owning and operating two businesses: The Ft. Lauderdale Mail Center in Ft. Lauderdale, and Bell’s Beach Store in Pompano Beach. His dedication to...