Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

Aug 27, 2026

Julio César Luciani falleció el 27 de agosto de 2026 en Miami, a los 73 años.

Nació en Caracas en 1953, hijo de Guido y Omaira Luciani. Allí creció, formó su familia y pasó la mayor parte de su vida, hasta que en 2002 se mudó a Miami, donde vivió sus últimos años.

Su vida profesional estuvo dedicada a Holly Import, el...

Aug 26, 2026

Ruperdaya Veronica Bissessar

Ruperdaya Veronica Bissessar, lovingly known as Veronica, passed away on August 26, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 78.

Born on February 2, 1948, in El Socorro, Cimaronero, Trinidad, Veronica was the daughter of Ramcharan and Soan Chotoo. Before making Fort Lauderdale her home, Veronica lived in Canada. She eventually settled in Fort Lauderdale, where she...

Aug 26, 2026

William Michael Russell

April 11, 1944 – August 26, 2026

William Michael Russell, known to most simply as Michael and to others as Mick, Mike, or Mr. Russell, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 82.

Michael was born on April 11, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, and moved to Miami Shores in his youth. South Florida would be his home...

Aug 2026

Living and now deceased south Florida legend Mark Martin Markham will be celebrated this Sunday at TM Ralph Funeral home. Visiting hours will be 12:00-1:00 PM. A short service with family and friends will occur at 1:00 with continued visiting hours thereafter.

Mark was born in Athens, Ohio to Robert Markham and Madolyn Janette Pickett on July, 1944. We can only...

Aug 24, 2026

Audrey Donnet Walter (née Peat), 85, passed away peacefully on August 24th surrounded by her loving family.

Audrey was born on April 13, 1941, in the town of Alexandria in the parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica. She was defined by her grace, her ability to excel at anything she put her mind to, and her protectiveness of her six younger siblings....

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dr. Fernando Fandiño-Sende

April 17, 1956 – August 22, 2026

Dr. Fernando Fandiño-Sende—a devoted husband and father, gifted physician, loyal friend, passionate historian, and wonderfully unforgettable storyteller—passed away suddenly on August 22, 2026, at the age of 70.

Fernando was born in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where he graduated from medical school in 1979. He later continued his medical...

Aug 22, 2026

Norma L. Harrison was born in Claytonia, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1935. She passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at the age of 91.

Norma graduated from Struthers High School in 1953 and went on to build a long and faithful career as a Cafeteria Manager for the Broward County School System, where she served for 32 years. In her...

Aug 20, 2026

Sheila Ann Coughlan Oliveras, born on August 13, 1939, in Waterbury, Connecticut, was called home to heaven on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the age of 87 in Plantation, Florida. She now rejoins her sincerely beloved husband of 39 years, Teddy Oliveras.

Sheila is survived by her three children, Michael T. Oliveras, Maria “Ria” T. Oliveras‑Cooper, and Robert T. Oliveras; five...

Aug 16, 2026

Aug 15, 2026

Betty Ann Ozelas, a long time resident of Plantation, originally from Hackensack and Lodi, NJ, passed away on August 15, 2026, in Sunrise, FL from dementia complications. Born in 1937, Betty was 88 years old.

Betty was a friend to many, hardworking and fun loving. She grew up in New Jersey where her first job was at a button factory, then...

Aug 15, 2026

Annie Ryan passed away at approximately 1:00 a.m. on August 15, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 25, 1949 to Francis T. and Virginia L. Ryan. She is survived by her husband, Al Desarro; nine siblings; 39 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins and in-laws.



From the time Annie attended the Basilica of St. Mary’s in Minneapolis, she was energetic,...

Aug 13, 2026

Larry C. Bowen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April 11, 1947, Larry’s life was one woven with integrity, hard work, and unfailing devotion to the people he cherished.

Larry’s journey through life was marked by a steadfast commitment to serving and uplifting others. For 46 remarkable years,...

Aug 10, 2026

Bernabe Gamboa Caburian, born on July 23, 1945, in Palacpalac Pozorrubio Pangasinan, Philippines, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, in Plantation, Florida. He was 81 years old. He is survived by his wife,Nieva Cayacan; oldest son, Bernard Caburian, and his cherished daughters, Christine McMahon, Risa Caburian, and Lyerna Reed.

A Mass to honor and celebrate Bernabe’s life will be held...

Aug 8, 2026

Aug 8, 2026

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Mother, Sara Francia Ortega. Please join us as we remember her.

A celebration of her life and faith will be held on Saturday, September 19th, at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Parish, 10900 West Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351, followed by the burial at 11:30 a.m....

Aug 7, 2026

Francis Anthony Verardi Jr., 60, of Weston, Florida, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2026.

Frankie was born in Hialeah, Florida, on November 5, 1965, and was raised there before spending time in various South Florida communities. He ultimately married and settled in Weston, Florida.

Frankie began his career working for Mannin Plumbing before entering civil service with the City of Hialeah...

Aug 7, 2026

John William Sundberg Jr.



John William Sundberg Jr., 76, of Tamarac, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on June 28, 1950, and spent many years living in New York before retiring from the US Postal Service and moving to Florida.



John was the beloved husband of Ana L....

Aug 7, 2026

Ramona Pena, age 101, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Born on August 31, 1924, in La Vega, Dominican Republic, Ramona lived an extraordinary life marked by love, generosity, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She worked as a laboratory technician at G & W Laboratory in Plainfield, New Jersey, for more than...

Aug 6, 2026

John "Bud" Clawson Jr. passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in the home he cherished for 57 years. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1930, to the late John Clawson Sr. and Lena Bauserman Clawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Willovene "Billie" Latshaw and Bonnie Miller. He is survived by his...

Aug 6, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Ford, who left this world peacefully at home in Davie, Florida, on August 6, 2026, following a brief illness. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 14, 1931—a beginning that would mark a life steeped in love, service, and unwavering commitment to family and country.

Joseph's early years in...