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Carol Rodriguez

Carol Rodriguez

Nov 12, 2025

Carol Rodriguez, born on August 4, 1940, in New York, departed this world on November 12, 2025, in Broward County, Florida. She lived a life richly interwoven with the love of family, the joy of creativity, and the warmth of friendship.

Throughout her journey, Carol embraced several careers, showcasing her diverse talents and unwavering dedication. She was a remarkable seamstress, lovingly...

Viviana Amelia Afonso

Viviana Amelia Afonso

Nov 10, 2025

Viviana Amelia Afonso, lovingly known as Mellie, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by her devoted daughters. She was 87 years old.

Born on August 28, 1938, Mellie was the daughter of the late Aida and Dr. Reis Dias. She grew up in Bombay, a place that shaped her early years with warmth and vibrancy, though...

Ruth Dare Tart Staples

Ruth Dare Tart Staples

Nov 10, 2025

Ruth Dare Tart Staples, 86, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Plantation, Florida, leaving behind loved ones and hundreds of hearts she touched through the gift of music. 

Born in Dunn, North Carolina, on July 5th, 1939, Ruth was embraced from childhood by the love of her parents, Hugh Willie and Virginia Tart, her younger sisters Gayle and Anne, and...

Lena Marino

Lena Marino

Nov 6, 2025

Words can’t express the sorrow we feel today as we must say goodbye to our mother, our grandmother, and our great grandmother. She lived a full and faithful life on her terms, choosing to be a wife and mother above all else. Her faith in God was unwavering. She was the heart of our family and the glue that binds...

Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Nov 5, 2025

Barbara Lee, affectionately known as Jeanie, was born on January 25, 1944, in Richmond, Jamaica, a market town nestled in Saint Mary parish. She passed away in Tamarac, Florida, on November 5, 2025, after bravely enduring a prolonged illness.

Barbara was a beacon of warmth and light, her laughter resonating through the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Lillian Anne Itayim

Lillian Anne Itayim

Nov 4, 2025

With heavy hearts but steadfast faith, we announce the passing of Lillian Itayim, our beloved mother, grandmother, and Nonni. She was a woman of great strength, unwavering honesty, and deep love, a light in the lives of all who knew her. Surrounded by her family, she entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that...

Florenio M Ecle

Florenio M Ecle

Nov 2, 2025

Florenio Mortil Ecle, 103, of Zambales, Philippines, passed away on November 2, 2025, born on April 30, 1922 in Santa Cruz, Zambales. He was a devoted husband to Felicidad Tamayo Ecle for 75 years and a loving father to Amante, Bernardo, Cristeta, David and father-in-law to Marcela, Lerma, Nelson, and Malou.

Florenio was a very hard-working carpenter, farmer, and was known...

Joy Millicent Calloo France

Joy Millicent Calloo France

Oct 29, 2025

Joy Millicent Calloo France, a beacon of love and joy, and devout Christian, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2025, in Plantation, Florida. Born on April 8, 1951, in Race Course, Clarendon, Jamaica, Joy was a vibrant spirit whose life was marked by her selflessness, kindness, and unwavering devotion to God and her family.

Joy embodied a personality that radiated warmth...

Dr. John Arnold Neily

Dr. John Arnold Neily

Oct 28, 2025

DR. JOHN A. NEILY

Nov 4, 1936 – Oct 28, 2025

Dr. John A. Neily, 88, passed away on October 28, 2025, at his home in Plantation, Florida. John was born on November 4, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald and Margret (Oliver) Neily. John was raised and received his early education in Boynton Beach, Florida. After spending several months in a...

Michael Whitehead

Michael Whitehead

Oct 26, 2025

Michael Allen Whitehead Born 10/10/1939 Died 10/26/2025

Michael Whitehead, age 86, of Davie FL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Son of the late Word and Lillian Whitehead, he was born and raised in Houston, Texas and served in the Army during the Vietnam war as a medic. After the war, he lived in California for...

Norris Blakely

Norris Blakely

Oct 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Norris Blakely July 1, 1936 – October 25, 2025 It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Norris Blakely, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 25, 2025, at the age of 89. Norris was born on July 1, 1936, in...

Margie Gwennette Goodman

Margie Gwennette Goodman

Oct 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margie Gwennette Goodman March 27, 1945 – October 19, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Margie Gwennette Goodman, who passed peacefully in the early morning hours of October 19, 2025, at 1:01 a.m. She was 80 years old — a lifetime filled with kindness, laughter, and devotion to the people...

Peggy Sue Lunsford

Peggy Sue Lunsford

Oct 17, 2025

Peggy will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family & friends, beautiful smile, and kind and generous spirit that left a lasting impression.

Peggy Sue Lunsford, 86, of Plantation, Florida, passed away on October 17, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Lunsford, Jr., and her son, Stuart Lunsford.

She...

Edgar Lawrence Echols, Jr.

Edgar Lawrence Echols, Jr.

Oct 14, 2025



Obituary of Edgar L Echols Jr: A Life Well Lived

Ed loved Sports. His love of sports began at Ravenna High School in Ohio where he excelled in football, wrestling and track, won numerous awards/trophies and was recognized as Mr. Ohio for his athletics. Ed was a diehard Ohio State Buckeyes fan. During his last days, he and Marti (wife) were watching...

Lydweine Rose Fletcher

Lydweine Rose Fletcher

Oct 13, 2025

Lydweine Rose Fletcher, 96

November 24, 1928 – October 13, 2025

Lydweine Rose Fletcher passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida, at the age of 96. Her long and meaningful life was marked by devotion to her family, dedication to her work, and a deep sense of care for those around her.

Born on November 24, 1928, in Lawrence Tavern,...

Edith Marie Sample Riner

Edith Marie Sample Riner

Oct 12, 2025

Edith Marie Sample Riner was born on June 15th, 1934, in Miami, Florida, and on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 91, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was lovingly cared for in her last days by both of her daughters, her son, and her granddaughters.

She is predeceased by her sister Betty Gifford, her brother Robert...

Joseph Vincent Priore

Joseph Vincent Priore

Oct 10, 2025

Joseph Vincent Priore, Esq. was finally freed from pain on October 10, 2025, after an 8-year long battle with cancer. He approached it like many things in his life - with unmatched and unrelenting mental fortitude. This is only one of the reasons that you cannot sum up what he meant to so many people in just a few paragraphs.

You...

Sophia Maria Hart

Sophia Maria Hart

Oct 9, 2025

Sophia Maria Hart, passed away October 9, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida.

The melody of Sophia Maria Hart’s life began in Plantation, Florida, and though her song ended far too soon, its beauty will echo for all who knew her. She passed away at the age of 20, a Junior at the University of Florida, where she pursued Mechanical Engineering with the...

Robert Beck

Robert Beck

Oct 4, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Beck, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by family. He was 88.

Bob was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Walter F. Beck Sr. and Willie Mae (Brower) Beck. He was one of five children and is predeceased by his brothers Walter F. (Dub) Beck Jr. and William...

Andrea Carol Wright

Andrea Carol Wright

Oct 2, 2025

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Andrea Carol Wright, born on July 2, 1968, in St. Andrew, Jamaica, passed away on October 2, 2025, at Broward Health North Hospital after a valiant fight with cancer lasting over two and a quarter years. Andrea's journey through life was marked by...