Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

Oct 24, 2026

Renee Diane DeNieuerkerk passed away on October 24, 2026, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 45. She was born on June 25, 1981 in Marianna, Florida to Guyanese-born parents, Richard, a US Army veteran and Marjorie, a retired Registered Nurse.

Renee’s life was marked by strength and perseverance. Approximately two and a half years before her death, she received a...

Oct 20, 2026

It is with great sorrow that the family of Rocco Cambareri announces his passing on October 20, 2026. He is survived by his five children: Grace ‘Rav’ (Ken), Barbara (Jim), Allan, Joseph, and John ‘Jack’ (Elizabeth). He is also survived by four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. His sister-in-law, Bonnie, also survives him, as do two nieces, a nephew, and their...

Oct 5, 2026

Ani died peacefully on October 5, 2026 in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with the loving care of her daughter, Alicia Palelis and other relatives after a year long battle with ovarian cancer.

Ani began her life on September 22, 1942 in her beautiful homeland of Havana, Cuba as the oldest of six daughters of Melchor W. Gastón Segrera y Maria Luisa Sánchez...

Oct 26, 2026

Jane Wuller Apodaca, 70, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. Jane lived with Type 1 diabetes for more than 65 years, a remarkable accomplishment in itself. Over the past five years, she faced additional health challenges, meeting each one with great courage, grace, and faith. God called her home, where...

Oct 17, 2026

Oct 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved sister Linda Swinty.

Please join us as we remember her on Tuesday afternoon at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 3:00PM.

Oct 13, 2026

Jaclyn Marie Brundza, lovingly known as “Jackie,” passed away very unexpectedly on October 13, 2026, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She was born on August 24, 1982, in West Islip, New York. Her passing leaves an immeasurable space in the lives of all who knew and loved her.

Jaclyn was, above all else, a loving mother, a devoted wife, and the kind...

Oct 11, 2026

Edward Mitchel O’Hara, born to Mitchel O’Hara and Janet Cave O’Hara on October 19th, 1966, passed from this world on Sunday, October 11th, 2026; he expected to turn 60 in just one more week. Ed (or Eddie) as called by his family and friends is survived by his two beloved children Ryan and Megan, and by his cherished sisters Kathy and...

Oct 10, 2026

John DiPlacido, a master builder and a deeply devoted family man, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.

Born in Italy, John possessed a visionary spirit that led him to America, where he turned his lifelong passion for craftsmanship into a reality. He began his career building custom homes, later establishing his own highly respected construction company....

Oct 6, 2026

Oct 5, 2026

Kenneth W. Cochrane, a devoted minister, skilled engineer, and beloved patriarch, passed away peacefully at the age of 95.

Born in Cuba on April 22, 1931, to Thomas and Ruth Cochrane, Kenneth was the sixth of eight siblings. At the age of eight, his family relocated to Westmoreland, Jamaica, settling in the village of Frome. A talented athlete and dedicated student,...

Oct 4, 2026

Arthur “Art” Lee Stich, of Plantation Florida, passed away on October 4, 2026, two days after celebrating his 94th birthday.

Art’s life was defined above all by devotion, family, and steady warmth. At the heart of his world was his beloved wife, Joyce Stich. Together for 72 remarkable years, their enduring marriage stood as a true beacon of commitment, partnership, and...

Oct 4, 2026

It's with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved sister, aunt and great aunt, Linda Busch, who died on October 4, 2026 at the age of 67.  Linda was a woman of faith who fought a brave battle with kidney disease and psychiatric illness.  She is now with God and her loving family who preceded her in...

Oct 3, 2026

Angel Estevez passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2026. To know Angel was to love him; he truly lived life to the fullest. As a dedicated psychiatrist, an avid hunter and shooter, he embraced life with passion. His positivity was contagious. Angel's greatest pride was being a father to his four daughters. His beloved wife, Marta, was by...

Sep 28, 2026

Sep 26, 2026

Michelle Dawn Grace, lovingly known as “Shell Belle,” passed away on September 26, 2026. Born on June 25, 1973, in Miami, Michelle met the last nine months of her life with extraordinary courage, enduring multiple open-heart surgeries and other procedures with a fighting spirit that never left her. Even in her hardest days, she showed those around her what true...

Sep 19, 2026

Francisco “Paquito” Salazar, born in 1933 in Chiclayo, Peru, passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love, laughter, and joy. He is survived by his wife, Elba Mendez Salazar, and his cherished children, Martin, Julia, Alicia, Juan, Eric (predeceased), and Betsy. Loving grandchildren and also countless nieces, nephews, extended family...

Sep 17, 2026

Nancy J. Franklin, 94, of Plantation, Florida, passed away on September 17, 2026.

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, during the Great Depression, Nancy grew up in the Walkersville area where she spent many heart-felt years playing basketball and cheerleading. Her favorite childhood memory always centered around the local post office operated by her grandma and aunts, and where she and her...

Sep 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerrold 'Jerry" McClellan.

Please join us as we remember him with the Holy Sacrifice of Mass.

Sep 16, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Lydia Valentino. She passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026 at the age of 94. Her greatest legacy was the work ethic, love and values she instilled while raising her children. Her love will continue through her five children, fourteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren.

She is now with...